Just Can't Wait to Be King!

Emma had her final big show for ballet and tap class. The theme this year was "Jungle" and the kids danced to songs from The Lion King. All of the girls looked so cute in their jungle outfits and did so well. It was a great end to her year of dance class!

Emma and her sweet friend before the performance.

Roar!

Taking a bow.

A Star is Born

Emma has been very busy with performing these past few weeks. Her school had it's annual "Spring Sing" where each class preforms a special song and dance on stage. Emma's class sang "Milton the Mouse." It was SO cute to see all of her little friends singing and dancing on stage. Emma did so well and was just precious in her mouse ears.

Her dance class has been gearing up for their big show and they have been practicing hard. She's been doing so well in dance and I'm so proud of how much she's grown in dance this year. It has really helped her confidence and she's made such good friends in class. It is so fun to watch them, but let me tell you, her teachers deserve a medal!

Talking to Sophia

There are no words that can describe this little munchkin. Her voice, the way she says "I love you"...these are things I want to remember. She doesn't let me video her for long, but what I get always makes me smile.

Bubbles

Emma got an awesome bubble kit for her birthday and that is the only thing the girls want to do. Sophia woke up from her nap yesterday and the first words she said to me were "I play bubbles now!"

I'm pretty sure that more bubble solution ends up on the ground than into actual bubbles, but that's all part of the fun.

Emma's Birthday Party

We had Emma's birthday party this weekend, even though her birthday was two weeks ago. It's the birthday celebration that never ends!

We had her party at a local gym. This was the first party where she invited friends from school and she was so excited!  The location was great and they made everything so easy. Here are some highlights from her party.

This was her favorite thing. She ran as fast as she could and then ended with a roll.

Cupcakes fit for a princess made by Auntie Kimi.

It was such a great day celebrating with friends and family! Emma and Sophia had the time of their lives and passed out once we got home (so did Andy and I!).

My sweet girl continues to amaze me each and every day. It's hard to believe she's four!

A Trip to Dollywood

We spent Saturday at Dollywood and it was a great way to spend a gorgeous spring day! My father-in-law's company was having a friends and family day and the girls were so excited to spend the day with their Mimi, Papa, and Aunt Nicole.

Emma had so much fun trying out the games and rides. Sophia was pretty much glued to my side and did not want to try anything that made her venture too far away. We managed to get her on a few things though, and she loved it all.

Trips with the girls are getting easier and much more enjoyable now that they're getting older.  It is so much fun to see the excitement in their little faces as they take on this big ol' world!

Emma Turns Four!

So, I have a four-year old. Let that sink in for a minute.

This past Tuesday we celebrated Emma's birthday. I left work early on Monday to take cookies to her class. She was so proud of the birthday crown her teacher gave her. It was so fun to see her play with her friends at school.

There were lots of surprises in store for her birthday morning. Andy and I decorated the house and her door with balloons and we barricaded her door with crepe paper so she had to bust out of her room. She requested chocolate chip pancakes for her birthday breakfast and made them extra special for her.

After breakfast, the girls and I headed to the zoo for a day of fun. The weather was beautiful and we all had a great time!

When we got home home from the zoo, the girls took a long nap before dinner. We were planning on going to Wasabi, a Japanese teppanyaki restaurant. All week long, Emma had been talking about seeing the flames, onion volcanoes, and catching rice balls in her mouth. Our chef didn't disappoint. The girls were enthralled the entire time.



    

Once we got home, it was time for cake and presents. Andy was so excited to give her the special present he picked out for her. He has been dying to get her a tennis racket and he's looking forward to having a little tennis buddy.

Emma,

I hope you had a great birthday! Each year, you continue to amaze me with how much you've grown. You are such a special little girl and you brighten the lives of everyone you know. Mommy, Daddy, and Sophia love you so much! We are all so proud of you!