First Bike! (not just any bike...)

It's hard to find quality products in the country we live in. We spoiled Americans are used to so many great choices. So when looking for a bike for Emma, I didn't expect to find this "gem". I expected plasticy, might-just-fall-apart-after-the-first-ride, kind of kids bikes. Because God cares about details and the little joys of our lives, I have no room to doubt that He put this cute pink Strawberry Shortcake bicycle right in the store just for E. She LOVES Strawberry Shortcake! AND it was more than just quality. It's a monster! Todd's words, "It's heavy! I could ride that bike!" I and the girls returned home super excited for Emma to begin learning to ride.

"What color is your bike, Emma?"
"PINK!"
"What's on your seat?"
"A STRAWBERRY!"
"Who's on your bike?"
"STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!!"

She had a tough time going to bed due to the excitement of her new SS bicycle. It even has a little basket in the front for "baby Livy doll." What a little slice of heaven for E. Thanks God. :)

Family Pics for Easter

Lots of fun this Easter weekend for the Bates family. Homemade french fries and hamburgers for lunch, lots of "Jesus songs" as Emma calls them, dancing, naps, and a fun family photo shoot. Ok, so the photo shoot lasted less than 5 minutes which is actually a long one for a toddler and baby. Emma is getting a little too good at smiling for the camera and Liv, well, she just loves the flash and is clueless about the rest. :) Happy Easter everyone!

Love,
Emma, who loves dresses and pink at the moment.
Olivia, the scooter and grabber-of-hair.

Green face and scissors

What are the gals up to today? ...

O thought avocado was...interesting.



E really loved learning how to cut with her new PINK scissors. "you don't touch the grey part," E said, after I instructed her to avoid the sharp part of the scissors.



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