Our Packing Partner

We had a lot of packing to do in preparation for the big move on June 1. Emma was a great little helper. She loved helping her daddy make and seal up boxes.

Three Pigs Opera

The NPL hosted The Three Little Pigs Opera performed by the Prairiefire Theatre in mid-May. It was a fun, interactive musical. We stayed after and interacted with the cast. They put a scarecrow hat on Emma, which tickled her face. Then they teased her with the wolf's tail and let her sit on their rock prop.

Tweet Art

We made a few spring birds with construction paper, feathers, wiggly eyes, and glue. Emma liked to name body parts (eye, beak, foot), shapes (oval, circle), colors (red, yellow, black), and textures (soft, sticky) while we assembled this fine feathered friend.

Swing, Kick, Drink

We had nice weather on several days in early April and jumped at the chance to play at the park. Emma just loved seeing all of the kids and calling out, "Hi, kids!" There are two large soccer fields that give her plenty of room for kicking around her soccer ball. She likes to take an occasional juice break, but quickly returns to her fun.

Windy Days

Here is another batch of early spring photos. Emma really enjoys being outside, going on wagon rides, and playing soccer. It was a bit chilly and windy on this day, but she was bundled up and did a great job of leaving her hat and hood on. The hood helped to keep her ears covered and her hat in place. Otherwise, the wind would take off with it. There were a few wagon rides this spring where I'd hear Emma said, "Oh, no! Hat!" When I would stop pulling and turn around, Emma's hands would be on her head, but her hat would be a few feet behind on the sidewalk. I was pleased with her for letting me know right away. When she was younger, we would lose items and not realize it for blocks. On those occasions, however, Emma was dropping them overboard!

Babes in the Bath

We've been packing in preparation for our big move in less than a month. While gathering items for Scott to take to our storage unit, Emma reunited with her long lost baby bathtub. We were in the process of dressing her for the the day when she noticed the tub and just had to stop and climb in with her friends. Here she is reminiscing on those days with Beth, Amy, Emily, and Pup-Pup. Listen for when she tells her dolls to "sit down" and "sit up." Sweet, funny Emma!

Eggspressions

I just happened upon some pictures from this spring that I had yet to organize and post. I'll share them with you now, but the chronological perfectionist in me will likely adjust the appropriate location a few weeks from now.

Emma and I designed some funky eggs in April. I cut out the pieces in advance and we took turns gluing and pressing them in place. She is proud of her eggspressionist art!