Trick-or-Treat

Emma was the cutest little ladybug for Halloween. She and I went Trick-or-Treating on Thursday. Friday she had a big Halloween party at Nanny Patterson's. Today, Saturday, the Hortense Community is having a big annual Fall Festival.

Computer Wiz

A lady from my old job gave Emma a computer program for toddlers. She loves playing with it. She is such a smart cookie.

Disney World - Wow!

We mad a long weekend of it and went down to Disney World to watch Uncle Zac play ball at Disney's Wild World of Sports. We didn't know if we would actually go to the Magic Kingdom while we were there, but after a long car ride, we decided it was worth it. Emma had a wonderful time. It is really an amazing place. I am so glad we were able to give her this experience. I am sure it won't be our last trip. Here is Emma in Winnie The Pooh's forest play area.

Here are Layton and Emma sitting in Dumbo. She loved the Dumbo ride. We also took her on the Barnstormer and she really like that ride which surprised me.

Elmo All Grown Up

We took Emma to see Sesame Street Live in Jacksonville. I didn't know if she would like it because she isn't a big TV watcher, but she loved it. She only cried one time and it was because it was over.

Hunting Season - It's here again!

Every year I hate to see hunting season come around. I know Layton loves it, but it takes up a large amount of his time. I think this year may be different. Emma has started going hunting with her dad and loves it. Today, they went on their first big hunt together at Paulks with Uncle Steven and Garrison. They had such a great time together. All four of them were in one small ground blind. I would have loved to have seen that.

Papa's Birthday

Papa's, my dad, birthday was Sunday. We all went to church together and then out to eat. It was a nice day and we captured it with a few family photos.

Papa and Nana with Garrison, Emma, and Lily. Papa and Lily

Sunny Sunday

Today is such a beautiful sunny Sunday. Emma said it was too hot. She is such a funny kid.

I think Rock might agree with Emma on the temperature.

The lantana in my garden has really grown like crazy!

Piano Playing Princess

Emma has always loved music, but just recently started taking a real interest in the piano. She watches the ladies at church play and plays on the piano at her grandparents house. In this video she is playing on the dirt clothes hamper after her bath. I think we have the next Mozart on our hands.

Summer Afternoon Walks

The best part of living beside my family is getting to spend time with my sister. We really enjoy our afternoon walks. Not only do we, mostly me, need the exercise, but it is good for blowing off steam after a long day of work. Our kids have a great time together. These are the memories I will always remember.

Lillian "Lily" Jane Chesser

The long wait is finally over. Lily was born on Monday night and weighed in at 8 lbs. 12 oz. Aunt Marcia, Uncle Steven, Cousin Garrison, and Little Lily are all doing well.

Garrison has been spending the night with Emma in her new big girl bed. She loves having his company. The dynamic duo are sleeping like logs.

Emma thought her Aunt Marcia's big tummy was funny.

Big Brother Garrison and proud grandma Linda

Cake Kids

Emma and Garrison are as close as any two cousins could possibly be to each other. Many times, people think they are brother and sister or even twins. In these pictures they are eating cupcakes and are having a whole lot of fun.

Fun at the Beach

This week we are on vacation with Layton's family at Panama City Beach. It has been so much fun. Emma is really enjoying the pool and playing in the sand. We drove through the night on Thursday and she slept most of the way. She is a terrible traveler.

Below is a picture from our beautiful condo. It is really nice.

Here is Miss Emma at the pool. Her Grammy is teaching her to swim.

Choo! Choo! The Pier Park has some really fun things for kids. Emma got to ride a cool train and the carousel. She loved it!

Fun Fishing

Mother Daughter Banquet

Emma and I attended the Mother Daughter Banquet at our Granny's church. It was nice to have all the ladies in our family together. Emma had a nice time and the food was really delicious.

Pictured : Aunt Marcia (Lily inside), Granny, Nana, Emma, and Me

National Day of Prayer

In honor of tomorrow, National Day of Prayer, I would like to share this precious video. I am so proud of my girl. God bless you all.

Chasing Chickens

Emma had gotten two chicks around Easter and since then we have gotten several more. Layton has been teaching her how to catch and hold then carefully. In this video she gives a great demonstration.

Hey Batter Swing!

Layton played in a law enforcement softball tournament over the weekend. His team won the championship.

Emma was her daddy's biggest fan.

Happy Easter!

Emma got lots of goodies from the Easter bunny in her basket or bucket as she calls it.

The Middleton, Chesser, and Anderson families all had a wonderful day together. Below are Emma and Garris hunting eggs in our back yard. It was are really fun time.

The Water is Rising!

With several days of good rain, the Satilla River has flooded into our pond and back yard. Below is a picture from down the hill.

This is Emma sporting her water boots. She loves to wear them.

Chick Day at Ira Brown's

Layton and I took Sweet Emma to see the chicks, ducks, and rabbits on Friday, April 3rd, at Ira Brown Mills. Below are the two that came to live with us. We have named them Bert (Blue) and Ernie (Green).

Happy Birthday Pa Homer

Emma's Great Pa Homer celebrated his 81st birthday with his three great granddaughters. They had a fun time together.

Cole Brothers Circus

Emma and her cousin Garrison went to the Big Top on Thursday, March 26th!

They saw lots of fun things to include riding a camel twice. It was a lot of fun!