Analise

Lord of the Rings

We got a smile and a posed position all in one shot...Amazing!

Silly stories with Daddy and Emma are one of the best times of the day

Think Outside the Box

Blue Ink Girl

When left alone with stamp ink, this is what Emma does. This is the second time she has marked herself up with ink. I have to admit that if I didn't have to worry about clean up, it would be a lot of fun.

The girl with the blue ink tattoo

When Can I Drive?

Recently, Emma has become fascinated with driving.  Every time we get home, she hops out of her car seat and crawls into the driver's seat.  While Mommy helps Ani and brings in groceries, Emma twists the wheel and sings made up songs.  She has learned how to turn on and off Mommy's flashing lights and has figured out the buttons she needs to press to see the clock.  Although Mommy loves the extra few minutes this exploration allows for her to bring things into the house, she often wonders if all the button pushing might leave her car in a weird state the next time she gets in. 

Family Reunion

It has been awhile since Dan's family has all been together in the same spot at the same time.  This past weekend, Bruce, Jan, Michael, Becky and Becky's boyfriend came to visit.  Emma showed off her water abilities in her backyard pool and even had a tea party with Aunt Becky. Emma is in love with Michael and calls him "My Michael" and "Michael, Michael" (not sure where the repetition came from).  As always, it was challenging to get a good picture where everyone was smiling but we attempted it.

Uncle Michael, Daddy and Emma, Grandma Jan and Analise, Aunt Becky and Grandpa Bruce

Together Again

Soccer Practice

In the evenings, we have started to participate in free soccer classes offered by a Montessori parent.  Besides soccer, these events have taught Emma how to rock climb and how to create catapults from boards and logs.  She enjoys playing with the older kids and often likes to copy what they do.

Emma and Daddy are on the red team

 Let's all chase after the ball at the same time.

Emma still finds time to emerge from the volcanic crater during soccer practice