Busy Week in June

We had a busy week this past week. Ben was in training all week. I did summer school testing Monday-Wednesday and was at graduate class on Thursday and Friday. We are thankful for great grandmas that took care of Emily most of the week. She loved spending time with them. We enjoyed having family around all weekend and having some great family dinners.

Sunday after returning from the grocery story Emily was happy to get her Cheerios. She helped unload the groceries. She took her Cheerios in the family room and tried to open and eat them.

Emily also got a new gently used baby carrier. She loves it. She really enjoys trying to get in it herself. She has found that you can fit lots of little people in it.

Emily enjoyed chasing bubbles and swimming with her cousin Lexi on Saturday! The water was cold.

I know I am not suppose to be under here. I love climbing.

Check out this wet diaper. I got in the pool with my clothes and regular diaper today.

Happy Father's Day! Emily is luck to have such a great dad and grandfathers.

Niabi Zoo

We took Emily on her first trip to the zoo today. Our first stop was the train. Emily loved saying, "Choo, Choo," as we rode on the train. We tried to view the elephants, but they decided to go inside and cool off. Most of the other animals were sleeping, but they were outdoors. Emily's favorite parts of the trip were the petting zoo and ramp. She found a wooden ramp to run up and down. This sure beat viewing sleeping animals to her. She enjoyed having animals lick her hands.

Emily is currently carrying her socks and shoes around and begging daddy to go outside. Her love for shoes has to do with knowing you can go outside after you put your shoes on your feet.

Waiting to ride the train.

I see a little kid over there!

Can I touch the animals?

That feels funny!

He is tall!

This is fun!

I am not sure about this!

Thanks, to the lady the offered to take a pictuer of the three of us.

Choo! Choo!

Summer is Here!

We are all excited that summer is here. We are looking forward to playing outside and going on some family day trips. Our calendar is sure filling up quickly.

Emily is teething once again. It is no fun getting your molars. Mom and dad are hoping to get a little more sleep in the near future. We would love for our little girl to be pain free.

Emily also has developed a love for shoes. She can say shoes. Watch out if you come to visit, she may take your shoes and try them on. She loves playing dress up already.

Here are some recent of pictures of Emily doing some of her favorite things! She loves climbing in things. We hope you enjoy them.

This Weekend

Emily and mommy spent the day together on Saturday. We went out to breakfast at Perkins. Emily ate and ate and ate. She was very excited to get a cookie. Then we went shopping at the mall. Finally, we came home to play and clean. Emily always sees someone doing laundry at our house. She has a special washing machine dance she often performs. She did not like me sorting the laundry in her play area. I had to laugh when she put the sorted clothes back in the hamper.

Swim Lessons

Emily has been taking swim lessons this spring. Daddy says the water is cold. Emily still loves going each week. Here is a picture of Emily and grandma before her swim lesson.

Dress Up

The past two weeks Emily has developed a love for playing dress up. She gets clothes out of her drawers and loves her hair stuff. I did not except this stage to happen for a couple more years.

31 Bag

Emily loves to get in boxes and bags. I am never sure what her plan is when we enter a room. She had a lot of fun getting in and out of this bag. She even tried to stuff dolls and stuffed animals in the bag with her.