This kid is a walking (and now running!) machine.
Up and down the hallway is her favorite thing, stopping to talk a second to the baby gate. I watch her with both joy at her achievements, and sadness that she’s gotten so big already. What happened to the past 14 months?
I need a hug.
Too many things to talk about really, so here are some recent pictures instead!
Up close!
Lounging with Daddy
Laundry Basket Rides!
Reading is Emily’s favorite lately. And she loves her little rocking chair!
For you, Mom. :) (She was pointing out the flowers on her dress all day! She loved it.)
I love her smile! Someone told me the other day as we were leaving Costco that we were in BIG TROUBLE when she gets older. Ha!
Other things we’ve been working on lately: walking, climbing, talking A LOT, saying “NO” all.the.time, occasionally sleeping through the night… and of course, right as I typed that last one she woke up. One of these days I’ll learn not to jinx myself! Sigh. Time to go snuggle a restless baby.
More to come soon!
(I know it’s a long time ago now, but I still wanted to get this posted so we can remember it.)
A few weeks after Emily turned one, she and I drove to Spokane to visit her grandparents and Auntie Rachel and the boys for a few days. We got to go to the park and the beach, and had a great BBQ with Grandpa! We sewed with Grandma and got to spend lots of time relaxing and just hanging out. Rob joined us for a day or two and then we all drove home together.
Grandpa teaching Emily how to jump on the bed. (Thanks, Grandpa! Haha.)
What’s in this bag?
Poooooooooooony Boy with cousin Ryan!
One highlight of the week was Emily’s first birthday party! It wasn’t a huge affair, just cupcakes and ice cream, but we sure had fun! She didn’t care much for the cupcake though, but I can’t really say I’m disappointed in her lack of a sweet tooth at this point in her life. I’m sure she’ll get there soon enough!
Another big moment this week was a tough one for this Mama. Emily got her first haircut! It was a moment that really made me realize how big she’s getting and that they just don’t stay little very long. She looks so grown up now! Happy and sad at the same time. Sigh.
Paula, who cut her hair (and mine too!), has been a friend of our family’s for years and years. She used to cut my hair when I was little too, and she even did my hair for my wedding. Thanks, Paula, for everything! We love you! :)
Thank you Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Rachel and Uncle Zach, it was a wonderful weekend! Next trip over will be for the 4th of July and another great BBQ. I can’t wait!!
We had our family photos done for Emily’s first birthday by Jennifer Ecker Photography and I absolutely LOVE THEM! She did a great job! See for yourself!
We love you, big girl! Next up, first birthday party pictures, complete with cake and ice cream. Yum!
