Family Birthday Party and Easter Egg Hunt

April 10

Went to Oma's house for a little egg hunt and birthday party. Emily had so much fun finding the easter eggs.









Then she opened presents from Grandma and Grandpa, Oma and her cousins Jill and Kim.


Cake, at last! Thank you Oma for such a yummy cake!


What a great time Emily had!

Potty Training Take 34

Happy 3rd Birthday Emily!

3/27/09
Emily loves Mickey Mouse Clubhouse so we thought a Mickey Mouse party would be fun. Here is the pinata.
Fun in the bounce house...
Jumping the gun on the candles...She knows she is not supposed to open them.

Cute retro Mickey cake that my friend Melody O'Dell made for me.
Do you think Emily likes the cake???



Get me down, I want to play!
Hanging up the pinata...


Presents....

What a fun day! Till next year.

Finger Food

2/09

White Raspberries

Emily's First Attempt at Hair Cutting

2/09
I was cleaning out a bathroom cupboard and after several minutes, noticed that it was very quiet in the house. I couldn't hear Emily at all. So I went looking for her, knowing that quiet, however nice, is usually NOT a good thing when it comes to toddlers. I found her in the other bathroom, huddled over haircutting scissors. Before I had time to REACT, Brian nudged me out of the way and told me HE would handle this:

Polly Pocket Playground??

4/04/09

Who knew breakfast, bananas and Polly Pockets could be so much fun?

Walk around Balboa Peninsula

4/05/09

One of our favorite walks is to go down to Balboa, in Newport Beach. They have a long boardwalk that goes in a big circle around the peninsula. You can cross the ferry to the amusement park side, or just walk around and take in the view of the harbor. Emily likes to walk on the little wall that borders the sand. There are gorgeous homes to look at, as well as the boats. This day was great weather and we all had fun.
Crossing on the ferry
Riding the ferris wheel

New Calling

3/28/09

I get to spend 2 hours each Sunday with this group! They are called Moonbeams, and they are the oldest of the nursery kids, those that will be in Primary next January. Another girl and I have 9 of them, including Emily.

I can't say I was looking forward to this calling, but the experience has surprised me. Who knew little 2 1/2 and 3 year olds could sit in a classroom and pay attention? They are so enthusiastic about any little activity, and they are learning so much. They actually go home and tell their moms and dads what they learned! (I hear this from the moms...)

What a Toddler Can Do In 5 Minutes While Unsuspecting Parent is in Other Room