Tuesday Book Review

I have to say that I just love having a little girl. Emma gives me even more opportunities to be super girly!! And I love it. I know it must just drive Donald crazy at times having two princesses in the house, but deep down we know he loves it too! This book is all things girly--This Little Piggy Went to Prada is a fun book of all your favorite nursery rhymes in words only the fashionable will enjoy. I first saw this book in Harrods (of course) while living in London but never purchased it sadly. But for my first Mother's Day last year I received it as a gift from my mother-in-law (hurray!) I love reading the poems to Emma and we both enjoy the art on each page. Very glamorous, fashionable, and fun for mothers and daughters alike. Even if you don't have a little one to share this with I would still recommend it as a fun book for the fashionably fun. What a laugh you'll have.

Grandpa Was Here

I can't believe the space between posts. Wow does time fly right now. So time to turn back the clock a bit. At the end of August Grandpa came back for a few days visit, he brought with him some wonderful veggies from his garden back in Colorado to share. Emma and Grandpa had a blast. Two very close friends. Lots of laughs, tickles, shopping, giggles, and Yummy meals all prepared by Grandpa!! What a blast. A few photos of the two of them making breakfast for mommy :)

Puddle Dance

Guess who discovered puddles yesterday. I was out with for a walk with Emma when she noticed one of the puddles from the sprinklers and decided to put on a show.

Tuesday Book Review

Come Play With Me Books

Emma, Donald and I have already had hours of enjoyment from these wonderful books. A come play with me books series that is interactive, fun, and educational. We have the Colors and Numbers books and since the day we purchased them at the Pottery Barn for Kids, they have been a huge hit!. At 18 months Emma can count up to 10 and knows her basic colors. I know that we have these books to thank for such early comprehension of these words. Each page has a puzzle piece that pops out and has pictures behind it. We pull out each "puzzle piece" as we go and then start back at the beginning having Emma match which piece goes on which page. It's great fun and she has gotten very good at it!

Nevada

I was thrilled that we got to see my sister last weekend in Nevada. It was wonderful to see her up and about and looking so good after such a battle with her health. We had a quick trip out just past Vegas for a one night stay and then back home again. But it was so much fun. We took Mike with us too. Emma had a blast with her Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Linette, Uncle Gabe, and cousins Victoria, and Sara, and they all had fun with her too. Mike was great as always from helping with the bean to the road trip and we had lots of laughs all the way there and back.

Emma's first powdered doughnut

Mike, Victoria, Sarah, and Daddy at breakfast
Saying goodbye to Grandma

Saying goodbye to Grandpa

Snuggling Sarah
Giving Victoria the giggles
in room entertainmentGetting to spend some time with Aunt Linette after her year of being really ill

Relaxing after a busy day with VictoriaMaking videos

Emma's White Bows

Ooo La La

I love putting bows in Emma's hair! So when I did her hair up in pigtails and only had one white bow, I went straight for my ribbon collection and cut out two strips and tied them in bows. The outcome as you can see is simply adorable!


Emma sharing her chair with Grandpa during an important phone call :)

Getting in some snuggle time with Grandma

Emma showing Grandma "How Big" she is

Taking Tea with Cheeky Monkey

Always willing to share

Time for a cuddle

A bit of a break from a busy afternoon

Tuesday Book Review

I think The Book Title says it all! But I still have a bit more to add :)

After almost a year of seeing this book for sale in Anthropologie (a favorite clothing store for mommy), Donald decided to purchase it for me. Inside is packed with loving ideas to create years of joy in a family life. From watching the sun rise with your children to teaching them how to change a tire this book is packed with practical and heart felt ideas. Again a must for any family. This is a quick fun read and guide meant to be an active book you don't let sit and collect dust, but actually do. It was quite fun sitting around one night with my mom and dad while they were visitng going over all the things we did, or did a slight modify version of what the book mentions. It brought back years of happiness, and I am so looking forward to the day that I am able to send my Emma off into the world knowing Donald and I provied so much joy too!

Park Time

While Grandma and Grandpa were visiting it meant that I had my hands available to take photos of my park going princess.

Who can go wrong with Pink Hello Kitty sand toys!! And I love the bow!!
Grandpa and Emma eargerly waiting for me to take them to the park.

A bit bright but loads of fun swinging with Grandma and Grandpa. Emma is almost a blur