Sunnyside Park

During one of our play dates with Molly and Micah we decided to take advantage of the nice weather and head to Sunnyside Park.  I did not have the stroller so, I was not sure how well Emma would do walking to the park.  On the way to the park Emma started off walking, but then fell and wanted to be held the rest of the way.  We stopped at the ponds to look for fish and birds.  The ducks spent most of the time hiding and were not very active.  We did get to watch a turtle sun bath on the log.  Not sure if Emma could really see it since it did not move at all.  After the pond we headed to visit the barn animals.  As soon as we approached the fence, the sheep immediately headed our direction.  Micah seemed a little hesitant when the sheep approached the fence, but Emma had no fear and wanted to touch the sheep.  Our last stop before heading back to the hosue was of course the playground.  I was not sure how Emma would feel about swinging since the last two times we have put her in a swing she has cried.  However, no tears! She was all smiles and giggles!  We even went on the slide.  My favorite part of our walk to the park was on the walk back Emma was very adament about doing what Micah was doing.  If he picked up a stick, she would pick up a stick.  If he wasn't holding his mommy's hand she wasn't holding her mommy's hand.  It was very cute to watch her follow him around.  Emma even walked the entire way back to the house from the park.  It is not a very long walk, however it is uphill at times.  I was very impressed at how well she did.  We look forward to our next adventure to the park!

On our way to the park Micah tried to help Emma keep up with him!

Our turtle friend sun bathing!



Visiting the farm animals!

All smiles on the swing!



One of my favorite pictures!  They are too cute together!

Friends

At her young age Emma does not have many friends yet, but she does have one very special friend that she absolutely loves.  I know if she could talk she would talk about her buddy Micah all the time.  When I mention his name she lights up with a huge smile.  Micah seems to like Emma too since I have been told he talks about "mema" quite a bit.  Micah and Emma seem to have fun together even though sometimes they take each other's toys or push each other down.  Emma has learned so much from Micah and I know she will miss him very much when they move. 

Lots of HUGS!!!! They also gave each other a kiss, but the camera missed it!

That's right, he is following her! (though usually she follows him)

Best Friends

Sunshine, Sand, & Spring

We finally purchased sand for Emma's sandbox!  I was very excited that the weather was nice enough for Emma and I to play in her new sandbox courtesy of Grandpa Dave!  During our adventures to the beach last summer we found out that Emma loves to play in the sand, so we new we needed a sandbox.  The weather was perfect and we had a blast.  Emma loved digging with her shovel and tossing the sand around.  We did have to have a talk about not throwing the sand and leaving the sand in the sandbox, but after that she seemed to keep the sand in the box.  Now all we need is more sunshine and warm weather so we can spend more time in Emma's sandbox.  Hopefully spring will show up soon!!!

Emma's new sandbox!

She was pretty excited!

Not so sure about sand in her toes!

Attempting to walk in the sand!

New roommates!

After coming home from visiting family for two weeks Emma and I found we had some new roommates living in our kitchen.  Yes we have MICE!!!  I have always told Kent I do not care if they are in the breeze way or our garbage, so why couldn't they just stay where they belong.  Kent spent the weekend searching the house trying to figure out where they were coming from.  We set mice traps and Kent sprayed foam around our pipes under the sink.  Well I woke up today and checked the traps and found a dead mouse.  Of course Kent is gone now so I get to do the honors of disposing of the little critter.  YUCK!!!  But I put on a brave face and was able to dispose of the mouse. 

I was not the only one to catch a mouse this weekend either.  Our wonderful cat Walle caught and killed his first mouse.  Kent and I are very proud of Walle since he his not always the smartest cat.  Kent thought he should have taken a picture of Walle's first kill and hang it on the wall with Kent's deer horns.  Never been so proud of my cat killing mice.  Usually I feel bad for the critters, but when they are in your home it is a totally different story.  So, hopefully between the mouse traps and Walle maybe the mice will get the hint to stay away! 

Go Walle!

Emma's Walking Adventure

Over the past 3 weeks Emma has slowly started to walk a little more each day.  This week she seems to enjoy walking more than crawling.  She is walking to get her toys and to move about the house.  Emma also found a new way to look at the world around her.  (see video below)

Favorite Moments of Emma

Here are some of our favorite photos of Emma from that past few months.  

Since there has not been much snow I try to make sure we get outside when it does.  Emma is not so sure about sledding, but loves to cuddle and eat the snow.  This is one of my favorite photos of Emma!

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One of many silly photos of Emma.  As her hair gets longer the crazier it gets after bath time! 

Emma's first pig tails!  Surprisingly enough she leaves them in. 
Here Emma was not feeling well so she sat in her chair and watched Sesame Street (one of her favorite cartoons).  We had a cuddle day since we were both not feeling well!

Here is messy Emma!!!  I think she was eating spaghetti, but i'm not sure. 

Valentine's Day 2012

For Valentine's Day Emma and I baked a cherry pie for Kent.  He absolutely loves pie and since I do not make them as often as he probably would like I thought it would be a special surprise for him.  Emma painted her daddy a beautiful picture for her second Valentine's Day.  Kent pointed out that Valentine's Day was Emma's first, second holiday.  Since Valentine's Day fell on Tuesday Emma and I drove to Lewiston to have lunch with Kent.  We packed our picnic basket with yummy food and our gifts for Kent.  Emma also wore her new onesie that said "daddy's little sweetheart" and her new lady bug leggings auntie Laura bought her for Valentine's Day.  He really enjoyed his pie even though I forgot to add a sugar to the cherries (it was a little tart).  Emma had lots of fun flirting with Kent's co-workers.  It was nice to see where Kent works and enjoy lunch with him.

Our picnic basket, homemade pie, & Emma's painting!