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Who needs Disney World when you have a laundry basket?

Merry Christmas!

Emma's first Christmas has been busy and fun. Last night, we had Christmas with the Stegners. Of course, Emma had more fun with the bows and the paper, but we had a great time watching her open all of her gifts. Last night, we set out cookies and milk for Santa, who brought lots of fun toys for our little girl. Today, we spent the day with the Paz family and Emma had another fun day of opening gifts and spending time with family.

Someone was over taking pictures

Santa came!

Our breakfast...yummy monkey bread

Boxes are the best gifts!

A Day With Matthew

I took Emma over to see Matthew and Amber today. Emma was so excited and took a good, long, two-and-a-half hour nap so that she would be ready to play. Matthew and Emma exchanged Christmas presents, had lunch, and played. Whew! It was a busy afternoon!

Sitting in Matthew's Bumbo for old times sake while inspecting her Christmas gift.

Matthew isn't so sure about this

Ok, I guess you're all right!

I take that back...

Mom? She's holding my hand!

He's fun Mom!

Teaching Matthew how to blow raspberries

Having fun with her friend

Emma was insistent on holding Matthew's hand. She's such a sweet girl.

Picking Up the Slack

Since Mommy is so busy, I thought I would help her out and post today's blog. I don't have the correct form yet, but my finger span is only three inches. I'll get the hang of it soon! I love the computer...there are lots of pictures of a really cute girl on Mommy's desktop. I wonder who she is? There's also lots of buttons to push and I bet if I try hard enough, I could get the whole thing into my mouth. Mommy says I have to eat my breakfast now, so I promise to type again soon!

Love,

Emma

Fun With Daddy

I love watching these two play. I don't know who has more fun!

Emma's First Snow

It actually snowed in Tennessee! We were excited to see Emma's reaction.

She wasn't sure what to think at first.

Ok, I like it!

Writing Emma's name in the snow.

First Thanksgiving

The three of us celebrated Thanksgiving at home and enjoyed a delicious dinner. 

 Later in the afternoon, we went to Fantasy of Trees to see the lights and visit Santa.  Technically, this was Emma's second visit to the Fantasy of Trees.  The last time she went, she was just "Peanut."  

She did really well with Santa.  At first, she was really interested in him and curious about his beard.  But when they took a picture with the bright flash, her curiosity quickly changed to terror.  

We also took Emma on the carousel.  She liked the lights and music, but I think she got a little dizzy. 

We had great fun together celebrating Emma's first Thanksgiving.  We're excited to start new family traditions.  

A Day at the Zoo

We took Emma to the zoo on Saturday and she had a ball.  The weather was perfect and all of the animals were out.  She loved looking at all the things going on around her. 

Mommy and her little chick

A big cat with my little cat

This gorilla was so relaxed in the sun

Emma didn't know what to think of this camel

 

Comparing Emma's feet to an elephant's

 

 

Emma and Daddy have some catching up to do to be the same size as a giraffe

 

Fun at the Park and a New Word

We took Emma to the park for the first time on Saturday.  The weather was beautiful and she had a great time!  Here are a few pictures from the park. 

Emma has also learned a new word.  She has started saying "ba" and will say it over and over again.  The best part is that she lowers her voice and says it in an almost raspy voice.  She's so proud of her new word!

The Proofs Are In!

Here is the link to the viewing gallery:

http://inspiredphotodesign.com/?sproofing_id=13

I wasn't able to click on it, so you may have to copy and paste the link into your browser.

Trunk or Treat

We took Emma to our church's "Trunk or Treat."  She didn't really know what was going on, but she loved looking at all of the kids in their costumes.  She didn't really like the witches in their hats, though!  

 

 There was a baby Mickey, too!

 

Emma gets her very first Halloween treat!