Superhero Skating

Emma went skating for the first time tonight. The theme for skating was superhero. Emma dressed up...and was just about the only one. She didn't mind and loved it.

On the Other Hand...

Evelyn just wants to be bounced.

Wrestle Time with Papa

Emma was talking about wrestling Papa tonight. She gives him a good run for his money.

Tummy Time

Evelyn had her first tummy time today. All went well and she did not do it too long. Must have been tough for her, she fell asleep right afterward.

Our Two Children

Although both girls are developing their own personalities (especially Evelyn being so new), this photo sums up the two of them perfectly right now.

Shedd Aquarium

We are here and Emma is excited.

First Taxi Ride

Emma is taking the taxi in. She seems overwhelmed that we just jumped in a car and a stranger drove us.

Daddy/Daughter Day...in Chicago

Emma and I are spending the day in Chicago. Big stops are the American Girl store and Shedd Aquarium. Emma keeps asking to go to Wrigley Field. When I tell her the Cubs aren't playing, she asks about the Bears.

We are having a lot of fun.

Great Christmas

Thank you to all who helped us celebrate Christmas. We really enjoyed it.

Sleeping on Christmas Eve

We told Emma she needed to leave Noni's house and get to sleep so Santa will come.

9:13 pull out of Noni's
9:14 Emma is sleeping

Meet Crinkle

This is a picture of the elf on the shelf we have just received. Emma named him Crinkle. We read the story of the elf and what he does. He sits on the shelf watching you all day. When you sleep, he goes back to Santa and rats on you. When you wake up, you will find this guy has moved to another spot in the house to get another view of spying on you. As the story goes, if a child touches him, he could lose his magic. It makes it sound like he will die, but they do not come out and say it. Needless to say that after reading the story of the elf on the shelf, Emma quickly made her way to the stairs to cry asking me to throw him away. After a while, I was finally able to convince her that Crinkle will tell Santa all the good things she does as well. Emma is now use to him and says she loves him.

The Girls

Emma with Noni, Emily and Hannah.