Happy Trails!

I had a VERY happy Thanksgiving vacation in Wisconsin. After a few plane rides, we enjoyed lots of fun and games with Brannstrom and Leverich relatives. We played in Madison and Sparta and got to mingle with all generations of the family tree, which was a pleasure.

The picture above is from the airport. I stole mom's water bottle because that was more fun than my sippy cup!

The only sad part of the trip is that my doggy got an ouchie at doggy daycare and she is very sad now. I was so excited to see her and give her hugs when we picked her up today, but mommy said she isn't feeling very good. A very bad doggy bit Greta's foot and ear and she has cuts and is limping. Hopefully she will get better soon, because she is my best friend. I talked about her the whole time we were at Grandma's, and I even said her name every time I saw another dog walk by on the bike path.

I'll get to see more family soon. We're going to see daddy's family for Christmas, and then aunt DeeDee is coming to see me in January! I can't wait to show her my room!

Have to catch up on my beauty sleep. I've been a busy little girl!

Pictures for the Visual Readers

Oh Daddy...look what you're missing...right across the street from our house....silly hunter!

This was the view at breakfast the other morning. It was so beautiful. For a while the flakes were as big as 50-cent pieces...at least that is how mom describes them, but I have never seen a half dollar coin. If she says "as big as an OREO," then I get it.

Having a snack after school on picture day -- in my snuggly boots!

Would you like a tour of the pantry? I'll give you one next time mom leaves it unlocked.

What is that "stuff?"

This morning, mom came in my room full of excitement. "Look outside!" She frantically opened my blinds and I rolled over and scaled the side of my crib to look out at the fluffy white coat of snow that laced my windowsill, the bushes and the lawn. Lovely. It looked just like a gingerbread landscape with perfect frosting.

Then, we had breakfast and she got me all dressed up for picture day. I am wearing a little ivory sweater dress, ivory tights, and the coolest little brown leather and knit boots from our favorite store: Target. They even have pompoms on them!!

Mom says I look like a 'Weigan today and she was very happy to drop me at school with by big blue eyes and Nordic attire.

I'll share pictures with you as soon as I can!

Hugs,
Emmy

Important Public Service Announcement from my Parents

My mom and dad said that I needed to use my public forum here to share an important public service announcement.

Today is November 4, 2008. It's an important day in American history. Make sure you get your bootie out there and VOTE!

They said it would be a very smart idea for you to vote. Especially for John McCain. But if you have a reason to vote for someone else, they said we can still be friends, okay?

Alright, now back to normal business. Like eating macaroni and drinking out of my sippy.

Toodles.

Just another Weekend with My Momma!

Don't tell dad....we were eating ice cream out of the carton tonight!!!

I found my belly button.

BUSTED! In the pantry w/ my teddy grahams.

SUPER COOL new kid's meal glasses. They make the world look sunny!

Franklin Park Conservatory

On Saturday we went to the Franklin Park Conservatory with our friends. It was so peaceful and relaxing there. Mom said she wants to move there and start her own Zen writing center in the Zen garden.

If you come visit, we can go visit. It's very fun and there is a lot of Chihule glass. Sorry some of the pictures are foggy, mom's camera lens steamed up.

My favorite part? Feeding the fish!

First pumpkin carving

I had pinkeye and had to stay home with Mom on Thursday. We made a few masterpieces. Thursday night was Trick-or-Treat in our neighborhood. We went to one house next door. I got some yummy candy and it got all over my face.

On Friday I had a party at Goddard. I enjoyed my cupcake and icing, but mostly I enjoyed coming home early with Mommy to play! She cut my hair and we played and played and played. I like my new house so much, I have a lot of fun here.

My life at home.

Playing @ my new table -- it's an antique made of solid oak. Too heavy to tip over, go mom!

My ponytail, before mom chopped it off.

Like my hat? It keeps my head warm at "recess" at school.

Running shoes are awesome coasters -- didn't you know that?
Mom's always harping on me because I hide my sippy cups. All. Over. The. House...