35 months old - July 16

Emily tells us quite often that she's a big girl, but then is sly enough to say that she's still little when she wants her pacifier (fa-fa) which we have finally successfully weaned her from except during nap time and night time.

There have been many funny "Em-isms" this month, but one that stuck out.... Emily was over at her friend Micah's house and during lunchtime Micah was evidently paying too much attention to his food because she told him in this very adult manner, "Micah, when we sit at the table we're supposed to talk to each other".

Birthday Boy

Happy Birthday Charlie!

We love you!

New Room and New PJs

Since Emily is our little wilderness girl by picking up every leaf, rock and stick she can find, we thought it was appropriate that she have a wilderness big girl bedroom, complete with deer mount, wooden curtain rods and a wilderness quilt that was one of mine and Charlie's wedding gifts (no, Emily will not be sleeping on this quilt come true potty training time - it's a one of a kind).

Timing could not have been better with the transition to this new room because July 1 was the very first time that Emily climbed out of her crib. All of a sudden I hear from atop the stairs, "Mommy, I'm awake". Talk about a little shock to my system.

Gimmy and Pappy surprised Emily with a gift for moving up to a "big" girl bed - a pair of bubble gum pjs. You can see how excited she was.

Show Me the Proof also!

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6 months and growing

Cornhole or Dominos - you decide

My very creative husband finished our cornhole set this past weekend and we enjoyed quite a few games over the holiday. This set brings a flood of memories to me because growing up I had the privilege of playing Dominos with my Grandfather every time we went for a visit. Thanks Mom for making the bags.

Another fun Zoo trip

It's nice when you have a zoo pass because you can roam for a couple of hours and go home when you need to. We had another fun trip this past Thursday. Emily had a blast on the boat ride and of course did not want to get off. She also did not want to leave the carrousel when the time came. You can read that expression right on her face.