Monkey See, Monkey Do

Emerson loves monkeys! We have been lucky that Gymboree has put out two lines of monkey outfits this year. She asks specifically for her monkey clothes. She really is a little monkey. She is so silly and makes us laugh all the time. Emerson loves to sing. She is getting more and more stubborn, but usually will do what she is a told and says, "Sorry, mama." It melts my heart.

I can't believe that next month she will be two. God has filled my heart with so much love and joy these last two years. Emerson was just the recipe to heal my broken heart. Who doesn't love a beautiful little girl that RUNS to greet you with the biggest smile? She will hold her arms straight up and say, "hug!" She loves to have tea time at Grammy's, a gun shoot out at Grandma and Grandpa's house, and "build" legos with her brother at home.

Her teachers at daycare love to tell me about her adventures. Last week in the atrium a couple of the kids were banging on the closet doors (which they are not supposed to do). Before the teacher could go over and get on to them, Emerson walked over, pointed at them, and told them to stop, now. Ms. Arveda told me that she doesn't need to be around, just put Emerson in charge.

They are preparing for a Christmas program next Thursday and will be singing 3 songs--Jingle Bells, Jesus Loves Me, and Happy Birthday. Emerson is the only one that knows the songs, but I am unsure that she will sing them in front of a crowd. I think it is a lot to ask from a 2-year old class.

Zoey's First Birthday

Last Wednesday we went to Albany for Zoey's first birthday party.

Breakfast with Santa

I had a great time taking the kids to Breakfast with Santa. I have always wanted to go and this year I don't work on weekends! I love having a normal job after so many years of living at the office all fall. The event started with the chef from Abilene Regional instructing the kids on how to make an elf out of a crepe. Ryan loved his and made two and ate them as quickly as could be. Emerson liked putting hers together, but only wanted to eat the fruit.

A magician from Fort Worth put on a very entertaining show and Ryan enjoyed going up to watch. Emerson stayed at the table with me and colored.

The guest of honor finally arrived at the end of the event. All of the kids in the room came running to see Santa. Emerson waved hi, but she had no interest in meeting the man in red.

Silly Songs with Emerson

Emerson is talking more and more and singing all the time. She randomly breaks into her A,B,C's, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, I sing you a Song, and Jingle Bells at any given moment. It just melts my heart! I got a short video of her singing as we were leaving day care and I helped a little. Stay tuned until the end of the video to hear Emerson send her love.