Old Macdonald had a farm...

Here are some pictures from our little adventure to Tashunka Farm.  It is only a few miles from our house...who knew?!?! A friend told me about it so we thought we'd check it out.  Emmeline is really into animals right now since we read many books that have farm animals and zoo animals in them.  She really likes horses.  We just bought her some new jammies with horses on them and she gets really excited at night when we put them on!  She just started sounding like she is saying "horse" when she sees a horse...she also clucks her tongue (like the horse is trotting)--I do this when we see a horse in a book or when we drive by the pasture up the road.  She doesn't quite have the neighing down yet. ha!  She also makes a high pitched "bird call" when she hears/sees birds during our walks and that is the sound she made when she saw the chickens/roosters at the farm.  It was funny.  She also saw some trees with apples and pointed and said "Mmmmmmmmmmmm!" a bunch.
Keegan liked the goats the best.  He was shaking the gate and yelling with excitement. He wasn't too interested in anything else while we were there...he really just wanted to crawl away and find other stuff to get into.  Like ROCKS to try to eat!  Oh, BOYS.  We got pretty dirty but it was a fun trip.  We will definitely go back some time.  For $5 we got to see chickens, chinchillas, bunnies, a horse, a mini horse, a cow, a donkey, and some goats up close and personal...we're even on a first name basis with all of them.  I only remember the horses name though (Thank you, Will Smith--you'll see why)  Ha!  Not sure where the pigs were today?

Emmeline wasn't too sure about this Chinchilla on her lap.

Owen and Jiggy the horse

"Come on, Jiggy!  Follow me..."

Emmie and Ollie in their cute little overalls. :-)

Emmeline's First Birthday!

I cannot believe our baby girl is ONE!  I am overwhelmed with emotion as I think back on where we were a year ago and all that we've been through since then.  We have had an amazing year full of laughter and love...and some tears along the way.  It has been the best year of our lives and also the most challenging...so many changes, so much excitement!  It has been incredibly special to see Emmeline grow into her own little person right before our eyes.  I love my little family and I love how we are all growing and learning together.:-)  I can't wait to see what the next year brings.  We are so blessed and I am so grateful for all that we have and all that we are.  God is good!

It's the birthday girl!

Rainbow cupcakes!

Rainbow fruit tray

Fruity pebbles treats on a stick, dipped in white chocolate with sprinkles on top!  Mmm...

Rainbow edible paint (I made them with vanilla pudding and gel food coloring) with a handout on how to make it, how to use it and the benefits (each baby got one of these in their gift bag along with other goodies)

 

Emmeline loved the balloons!

Kids' table with sensory boxes (water, oatmeal and lots of colorful blocks, balls and gadgets!)

Mia, Max and Magnus (Neighbors)

An after photo...I guess it was a big hit with the kids...and I guess I should have had someone supervising?!  ha!

Oren, Shereen and Geoff

Checking out the party favors!

Muusa

Justin, Juliana and Owen

Miss Charlotte

Bump pose

Family photo...Don't drop the cake!

My party helpers, Aunt Bridget and cousin Mackenzie (cousin Riley is behind the camera!)

Little Harry

Dan and Ollie

Kirsi and Chuck and their little cupcake ;-)

Emmeline and Keegan...best buds!

Sarah (Harry's mom)

Owen again!

Letting loose!

 

Anna handing out hats and maracas

First year photo banner 

Jordi! 

Lillie, Vinod and Jordi 

Aylish and Pam (a couple of my IHS peeps)

The first birthday cake I have ever made (Aaron made the frosting :-) )

Happy Birthday to you!...

Blow out the candles!!

The first slice...yay, it turned out (I was a bit nervous)!

Time to take off your pretty party dress...

Boys, close your eyes!

Now I get it!

 

Try it daddy...it is soooo yummy!

Blowing kisses

The next morning...

Thank you to all of our friends and family!  Emmeline is a lucky gal!

Not sure who is more excited about the pink Seahawks jersey...?!

Phew! We made it through our first year!!!!  On to new adventures...