Thursday, January 27, 2011

Happy 2nd Birthday!


We had Emmeline' s birthday party a few Saturdays ago. Sorry so late in posting. We had a few of our friends over, and the kids made pita pizzas, and frosted strawberry cupcakes and put sprinkles on them. Low key, and very fun. She had a great time, and the next night, her actual birthday, we had our family birthday dinner. Meme, Papa, Aunt Katie, John, Uncle Alex, Jenny, Aunt Tracy, and even Aunt Merissa all made it over for quiche and fruit salad. There were a disastrous number of presents, a beautiful cake made by Emmeline (funfetti with chocolate frosting), and loads of fun. Naturally those pictures are on the OTHER memory card, which I will have to locate.
For Emmeline's second birthday, I've been writing her a letter in my head for weeks, like I remember Erin did for Grace's 1st. There's probably too much to put into one letter, but I'll try:
Dear Emmy Bear,
You are amazing! You have learned so much, and teach me and Daddy so much. You are kind, and caring, and sympathetic. You love to give hugs and kisses, and love snuggling "on Mommy's belly." You seem to already love your sibling, who's not even here yet, often telling me all about what you will be sharing with "our baby." I love how loving you are! You are so smart, and so inquisitive - I love watching you learn something new. You ask questions all the time about everything. You seem to love words as much as I do, and love hearing new words. You have so many adult mannerisms, which are so precious and mark you out as obviously soaking up all of the things and ways Daddy and I are. I love when you tilt your head to the side, palms upturned, and crinkle your nose to explain that something is "prolly" all gone, or gross, or at Meme's house. You always say excuse me to get by me, and are very polite most of the time. You love bedtime, and ask for your jammies most nights. You make things so easy for me and Daddy! Except for eating...no matter how many wonderful, new and exotic foods Daddy and I offer you, and eat in front of you, nothing makes you happier than a "cheese sammich" and some fruit. Which is funny, because you love to cook all the great foods you don't like to eat. You run for your apron and your tower any time we mention cooking, and know what Boiling, Mixing, Whisking, Measuring, Pouring, and Baking all mean. You are such a special little girl, and I have loved every single minute of the last two years!
Love, Mommy

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Ladybugs




Emmeline has moved into her new room and is "so 'cited!" She loves all her ladybug stuff, most especially the ladybug lamp that Meme, Katie and John all worked so hard on. She loves to turn on the nightlight function all by herself. She is still working on climbing into the chair that Grandma Patsy got her for Christmas, but I think another inch or two and she'll have it. Thanks to all for all the birthday gifts that helped us put this together!
And yes, I'll post about Christmas and birthday next.