Summer

Memorial day weekend is coming to an end, and summer isn't quite here yet but it sure feels like it outside. We have enjoyed upper 80's and sunny weather for the past few weeks and we'll take it! Emma loves to be outside doing a number of different things: sidewalk chalk, blowing bubbles, swinging, bike rides, swimming, and pulling weeds (we taught her young). It's nice that Emma is more independent and able to entertain herself while we do things outside, and she loves when her cousin's come for visits.

On the other hand, the terrible two's are here with a vengeance. Emma has temper tantrums like they're going out of style. Bath's are a nightmare, she won't let us brush her hair, she hates shoes.. But she's cute, so we forgive her. Her answer to everything is "Otay" and she says "Come on" "Lets go" "Get up" "Outside", and numerous other phrases that make us laugh. The other day at my dad's she was on the swing set and said "Mom - up, come on, slide". We also have the smartest two year old in the world (cough cough). When we are driving she remembers how to get to all of her grandma and grandpa's houses. She says "this way, amma and papa", and for crying out loud she's right! She also screams and cries when we make a turn she doesn't approve of. She wants to say which way we should go, on walks and car rides. It keeps things interesting.

Here is the girl's new signature pose

All traces of baby Emma are gone. Now we are on to bigger things - time outs, potty training, and meltdowns oh my.