Thursday, December 2, 2010

Pancake Mornings

To be a true Barker, it is a requirement that you LOVE pancakes. So we were relieved to know Kate fits in perfectly. When I am off on Saturdays it is a given that we will eat at Joe's Coffee shop and have pancakes (usually accompanied by our buddies the Finchers.)

I love all pancakes, but this recipe (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Oatmeal-and-Applesauce-Pancakes/Detail.aspx) is my favorite, it has fruit and oatmeal so you feel a little better about the nutrition and it's still SO yummy. They also freeze really well so don't be afraid to whip up an extra batch just to keep on hand for breakfast or snacks.


Kate enjoying her first pancake.






Blake loves to help mix them up,and for a picky eater she will always eat two or three of these.
My BIG helper.




Kate decided to celebrate with a little standing!!!! Can you believe her?







Monday, November 29, 2010

Happy 8 Months!


Happy 8 Months Kate (aka: Kay-doh, Kater-Kate, Katie Macaroni, Kathryn Bailey)
You sure a one amazing girl!!

Friday, November 19, 2010

The Big Red Pot - Serving Up More Than Just A Good Meal!: $50 Nordstrom Rack Gift Certificate for $25!

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Thursday, November 18, 2010

The Big Red Pot - Serving Up More Than Just A Good Meal!: FREE Thanksgiving Cards through 11/19!!

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November 13, 2010
My crazy, fun, 3 year old Blake. Today you turn 3 years old. We had a Dora themed birthday party for you at a nearby park. All your best friends were there (Lexi, Lane, Claire, Luke, Griffin, Bri). You had SO much fun. I’ll say it again, I can’t believe you are three. You have changed SO much this year. You are a better big sister than I could have dreamed. You love your little Kater more than anything. The other day at church a woman asked if I could help her with her grandaughter’s carseat, so I had her hold Kate for just a second. You were so sad because you thought she was taking Kate with her. You are the first to let me know she is crying or she wants a bottle. You both light up each time you see each other. I pray that this love you two share will continue and grow as you both grow older. What a gift God has given each of you with a sister.

I think you are really starting to understand why we love Jesus in our house. We had a special children’s offering at church this week. You saved up change in a milk jug (aka Jesus Jug) and took it to the front of the church as an offering. Daddy and I were so proud of you. Then this past week you’ve re-inacted that scene over and over in pretend fashion. I hope you always have a heart that wants to give to our Jesus and the people he loves.

Some things you enjoy right now are: PLAYDOH!!! You would play all day every day. Your favorite is for me or Daddy to sit down and play playdoh with you (though we have to try to keep Kate from eating it!)

You love our neighbor, Vern. For some reason you call him “Bern”, pronouncing your “V” with a “B”. He has a cat, Chevy, that you call “Cheby”. You mostly love Vern because he brings you a bag of sugary candy every time he sees you!

You know almost all of your ABC’s by sight. You know how to spell your name and it’s so funny because you think everywhere there is a “B” like on a billboard or sign that it is for your name. You yell out “Hey MOMMY, look it’s a “B” for me!!”

You LOVE to talk. There is never a dull moment in our house because you fill it with your entertaining commentary.

You go to the preschool at church two days a week. You get to learn so many new things and do fun crafts.

Your favorite show right now is the Little Rascals, you love getting to watch a few minutes before you go to bed each night. And of course you are still a Dora fan.
Your favorite food by far is peanut butter and jelly sandwhiches.
Even at three years old you love all things Drama  . If anyone around you is talking about someone getting in trouble you want to know ALL about it. Then bring it up in conversation for weeks.

My prayer for you is that you grow up knowing our Lord Jesus. I strive to set an example for you and show you every day what it means to live with love in your heart. I pray you would always be amazed at what HE has done for you and how much he has provided for you. I am not always a perfect Mom. I hope you forgive where I need it. But I love you more than life itself…and I will always do all I can for you.

I love you my sweet, crazy three year old.
Love,
Mommy

Monday, November 15, 2010

Blake's 3rd Birthday Bash

Our BIG girl had a fantastic time celebrating turning 3 on Saturday! The first picture shows what I should have seen coming, a cold that became worse and worse as Sunday went by.

Nana and PaPaw enjoying holding Kate.



Mommy and the Birthday girl



Having fun with Lexi and Brooklyn



Griffin playing pin the tail on Swiper...and poor Lane, she eventually cheered up.


Cousins having fun

Lexi Renee

Papaw and Kate

My adorable husbad with Lexi and Blake

Bri was a good sport :)


Kate and Mitzi Rae swinging.


I love this picture...Luke is never short on ladies :)




Thanks to everyone who was able to make it..I'm always blown away by our friends' and family and their generosity. Blake is one LUCKY girl to have all you guys in her life!

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Blake is THREE (Yesterday!)

Our BIG girl is THREE!!


Here are a few pictures (courtesy of Nick) to tide you over until I can compile a birthday party blog.