More Water Fun

Since Emma had so much fun with the water features at the park, we took her back for one last summer hurrah! She was particularly interested in the fire hydrants, which rotated 360 degrees. She could really whip them around and catch us. Check out the picture with Scott.

Merry Ride

Emma loves merry-go-rounds. So when we met Grandma and Grandpa Foley in Springfield for lunch one day this summer, we stopped at the mall to ride the colossal carousel. She handed the attendant her ticket before entering, expertly selected her horse, smiled ear to ear as we went round and round, and got a pony stamp on her hand while exiting.

Wet and Wild

Scott and I took Emma to Tipton Park a few times this summer. She had a blast with the water features. It was a lot of fun watching her facial expressions.

Recycling

Since we live so close to a recycling center, we often take a walk or trike ride over to deposit our paper, plastic, glass, and aluminum. Emma's wagon is perfect for toting the goods. We've explained why we collect these items in our kitchen recycling drawer. But for now, she has to keep her distance from the big bins. Sometimes there is broken glass on the ground. When she's older and taller, she'll get to join in on the dumping fun.

Foley Family at Two

It has become a tradition for me to make a collage of Emma with a picture of her mommy and daddy at that age each year. Who do you think she looks more like at two?