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Emma Kate had her first set of Easter photos done at Richland Fashion Mall in Columbia, SC. One set was done with her cousin Jadon. And then she did another set (when she was less tired and more smiley) a few hours later without her hat. All photos used by permission from Gronkett Photography. Emma Kate wasn’t too gentle with the bunnies, as you can see. 

Second set:

Being fed by Grandma Kirkland – March 3rd

In a pretty dress – March 4th

 

Will’s Birthday Party – March 17th

 

Wagon ride w/ Mom – March 24th

Cute as a Button – March 25th

Cousin Jadon turned 2 on April 3 and his party was on Saturday, March 31 in Columbia, SC. Emma Kate had a blast. 

First time sliding:

Emma Kate’s first time swinging:

Kelly (Hutto) Livingston:

Aunt Sylvia & Uncle Stokely at The Original Pancake House:

Hester & David at Longhorn’s:

Julie & Carol (who work in my old office building) – January 11th

What happens when daddy gets ointment in your hair – January 22nd

 

Enjoying her Jumparoo (thanks Sarah!) – January 31st 

In her Bebe Pod – February 4th

 

Macy – February 10th

 Valentine’s Day – February 14th

February 17th

Shawn & Melissa:

 

German & Brittany

February 20th – Watching TV:

Emma Kate was visited by her cousin Jadon, Uncle Jay, and Aunt Donette this week. The highlight of the visit was a trip to the Georgia Aquarium. Emma Kate loved it!!! I hate that I missed seeing her reaction. I wish we had more photos!

With cousin Madeline:

With cousin Addison:

In her pretty lemon outfit from Grandma Kirkland:

Born January 16, 2007, Hayden Grace Mulder entered the club of choir babies! We brought dinner over to the family and visited for a few minutes when she was only a week old. You’d never know that Erin just had a baby! Steve couldn’t be a prouder father. And Will couldn’t be a sweeter big brother!

Today was Emma Kate’s baptism. Raised in a Baptist church, we didn’t have infant baptism. Instead, Baptists have “believer’s baptism.” It is reserved for those old enough to make the decision for themselves, as a sign of their dedication to Chrsit. Methodists, at least in my understanding through my limited knowledge, view infant baptism as more of a sign of commitment from the parents, family, and church congregation. We gather together to celebrate Emma Kate’s birth, and we pledge to do our best to raise her in a Christian way, to shower her with love, and to help her understand the unending love that God has for her. It’s a very special way of recognizing the wonder of life.

Both sets of grandparents were able to attend, which we were very thankful for. Also, Alison’s sister, Kaye, and her family drove down from Knoxville. Good friends Lisa and Clara Lee also came, even though Lisa had the flu! And it wouldn’t have been the same without Ashley, Blaze, and Walker. Emma Kate was surrounded by people who love her and she was on perfect behavior the entire day! Thank you all for supporting her!

The Ceremony itself – Emma Kate, Alison, Bradley, Barbara & Quentin (Alison’s parents), James & Linda (my parents), Pastor Dan, and Pastor Gene:

It wouldn’t have been the same without Emma Kate’s friends to join her – Robert (accompanied by his big sister Leah and parents Justin & Kate) and Brittain (accompanied by her parents Dan & Valerie):

Brittain telling Emma Kate that she watched her baptism from the closed circuit tv in the nursery:

Alison learning what it would be like to have twins (and Robert watching the girls from a distance):

Leah:

Megan (Emma Kate’s cousin):

Emma Kate with her cousins Megan and Jake:

Clara and Lisa:

OK, this deserves some explanation….across from the music suite at church, there are water fountains. Someone had placed this big warning sign above them (and note the “There is a Fountain” sheet music tacked behind it”!):

Emma Kate, Alison, Megan, Madline, Jake, and Addison:

Kaye and Grandpa Kirkland:

Are they twins?:

J. & Madline:

Dee, Emma Kate, and J.:

Note sure why this photo is down here and not with the rest of them!: