As I promised, here is a video montage of the first half of 2009. It's almost 9 minutes long and it just has some short snippets from various adventures as well as a couple of longer episodes of Emma's recent journeys.
I apologize for the quality of the video. I had to compress it to make it fit on the blog and it made it awfully grainy and difficult to read the captions. Sorry.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Swimming!
Today we went to the pool in Yiayia's neighborhood for the first time. Emma loved it! She splashed like crazy and loved pushing herself around in her float.
She's just adorable. The problem is, she knows it!
She sure does look grown up!
After a hard day of swimming, Emma was pretty worn out. But there was one more adventure for her to pursue...
Bedtime! She was totally up for it!
She's just adorable. The problem is, she knows it!
She sure does look grown up!
After a hard day of swimming, Emma was pretty worn out. But there was one more adventure for her to pursue...
Bedtime! She was totally up for it!
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Eastatoe Hike
Time for another hike. But with Emma's attention span it could take a while!
I think this is a better way to travel for Emma!
Is that a wolf??? Nope, just Syd making sure the trail ahead is safe for us!
The beauty of this background definitely did not convey. We wish you could see it.
The great thing about the woods is that you never know what you'll see. This rat snake was obviously on its way to find some eggs. Emma thought the snake was really cool but couldn't figure out what it was doing all the way out here and not in Thea's aquarium!
I think this is a better way to travel for Emma!
Is that a wolf??? Nope, just Syd making sure the trail ahead is safe for us!
The beauty of this background definitely did not convey. We wish you could see it.
The great thing about the woods is that you never know what you'll see. This rat snake was obviously on its way to find some eggs. Emma thought the snake was really cool but couldn't figure out what it was doing all the way out here and not in Thea's aquarium!
More hiking
After a couple of miles down to the river, we stopped for a rest and a bite to eat, thus combining Emma's two favorite things: being outside and eating!
Mommy's attempts to get Emma to stay still for a picture together were futile.
Luckily, Sydney always makes time to cuddle with Mommy!
And this is what brought Mommy and Daddy to Greenville in the first place. It feels great to be in the woods and on the river again.
Emma's got the hiking down...nest step: camping!
Mommy's attempts to get Emma to stay still for a picture together were futile.
Luckily, Sydney always makes time to cuddle with Mommy!
And this is what brought Mommy and Daddy to Greenville in the first place. It feels great to be in the woods and on the river again. 
Emma's got the hiking down...nest step: camping!
Happy birthday, Sydney!
I always say that I can't believe how fast Emma is growing up but I have to say, it's not just her. Sydney turned 11 years old on June 1st. It's hard to believe looking at her. She has no idea she's a senior citizen!
While Sydney enjoyed the river, Emma explored the woods and looked for bugs. She LOVES bugs! Sorry, Thea Mary and Alexis...she's all about the bugs!
Found one!
Mommy and Emma danced to the sounds of the river together.
Well, I guess it's time to head back.
While Sydney enjoyed the river, Emma explored the woods and looked for bugs. She LOVES bugs! Sorry, Thea Mary and Alexis...she's all about the bugs!
Found one!
Mommy and Emma danced to the sounds of the river together.
Well, I guess it's time to head back.
Homeward bound
Wait!!! I'm not ready to go home yet!
OK, maybe I should consider a nap.
Yep, thumb's in her mouth. It was a rough day for such a little girl. Luckily she's a tough little girl.
OK, maybe I should consider a nap.
Yep, thumb's in her mouth. It was a rough day for such a little girl. Luckily she's a tough little girl.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Two 2 year olds.
I can't believe that Emma will be 2 years old in just 4 months! I can finally start giving her age in years instead of months!
Mommy, Daddy and Emma met their newest family member today. She's only 4 weeks old here but it won't be long before she's running around and causing as much trouble as Emma! We get to pick her up in 6 weeks. Her daddy is a beautiful silver ferret named Shiloh and her mommy is a champagne (like Toronado was) named Marti. Our baby will be silver like her daddy. You can see more pictures of them at http://www.geocities.com/slfferret/martishilohbabies.html
Mommy, Daddy and Emma met their newest family member today. She's only 4 weeks old here but it won't be long before she's running around and causing as much trouble as Emma! We get to pick her up in 6 weeks. Her daddy is a beautiful silver ferret named Shiloh and her mommy is a champagne (like Toronado was) named Marti. Our baby will be silver like her daddy. You can see more pictures of them at http://www.geocities.com/slfferret/martishilohbabies.html
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Mother's Day
Yiayia works so hard everyday taking care of 2 babies that we decided that the best gift we could give her was to leave her alone! So after a quick visit just to say hi, Mommy, Daddy, Emma, Uncle Jeff, Thea, and Jager went downtown to Artisphere.
Jager liked the bear in the Children's Garden.
Emma revisited her old friend, Peter Rabbit. She was feeling much better this time!
And met a new friend.
Jager decided to show off some of his moves and walked back to the car.
Jager liked the bear in the Children's Garden.
Emma revisited her old friend, Peter Rabbit. She was feeling much better this time!
And met a new friend.
Jager decided to show off some of his moves and walked back to the car.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Back, by popular demand.
OK we're back up and running.
Thanks to everyone who pushed me to get back on track with Emma's blog. When we started this I never thought in a million years it would reach so many people. I'm touched that so many of you are following Emma's life and experiencing her growing up right along with us whether you're 5 minutes or half the world away.
Check back, soon... I'm going to post a video montage of 2009 once I have time to get it together.
Here's Emma's 2009 so far. Enjoy!
Thanks to everyone who pushed me to get back on track with Emma's blog. When we started this I never thought in a million years it would reach so many people. I'm touched that so many of you are following Emma's life and experiencing her growing up right along with us whether you're 5 minutes or half the world away.
Check back, soon... I'm going to post a video montage of 2009 once I have time to get it together.
Here's Emma's 2009 so far. Enjoy!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
First zoo trip
I am pretty sure that's a cow, too, Mommy.
How did Emma get in that enclosure?
I think Emma would have had a better time if she actually realized that there were animals in the enclosures. Look close, there's a leopard up in the tree!
Aha! Finally, and animal that caught Emma's attention. What could this exciting animal be???
Are you kidding me???
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