Pajama Party

Today was pajama party day at Ms. Betty's. I think the plan was to watch movies and eat snacks in their pj's. Ms. Betty said that some of the older kids had been wanting to have a pajama party because their older siblings had one at school. I am not too sure Emory understood why she was going to Ms. Betty's in her pj's but she did not seem to mind. So here she is just before heading out the door in her slightly too big Santa pajama's with her cereal bar in hand.

It's hard to get a smile at 6:30 in morning. Emory has her Christmas party on Friday at Ms. Betty's so this week is full of fun new things I am sure she will enjoy!

Christmas Tree Pictures

My parents and uncle came down for a quick visit Sunday afternoon and my mother brought Emory this Santa Clause doll that dances and sings Christmas songs, which we listened to for hours yesterday. Every time Bradley or I would turn it off thinking Emory had forgotten about it, she would realize it and insist on us turning it back on. Santa sang and danced until bedtime.

The following pictures are my attempt to take Emory's picture in front of the Christmas tree. Lets just say she was not in a picture taking mood, nor would she stand in front of the tree. I did manage to get a few so-so ones. Hopefully I can catch her in a good mood looking somewhat presentable before the tree comes down.

Side Note- Yes, I realize that Christmas is 13 days away and I have not one present wrapped and under the tree.

This was my first attempt!

One red bow and 20 minutes later!

That is Santa dancing in the background!

This was the look I got when I tried to bribe her with a cookie, which did not work.

Christmas Parade

Last weekend Mckenzie and Rachel came for a visit and we took the girls to the lighted Christmas parade Saturday night.

Little Mckenzie waiting for the parade to start.

Emory waiting for the parade to start.

She was overcome with excitement and started to jump up and down!

Still waiting

and waiting

Finally it started and Emory really enjoyed seeing all the Christmas lights!

She also loved the little cars.

This was one of my favorite floats. Mary, Joesph, and baby Jesus were on the float with the wise men following behind. My camera does not do the floats justice.

Emory liked the Snowman float too.

She liked all the baseballs on this one. I guess when you win a state championship, you can but put whatever you want on your Christmas float! Ha!

Emory also liked the horses, especially this one!

Santa Clause

All the fun and excitement wore her out and she fell asleep on the way home.

Thanksgiving (take two)

Bright and early Wednesday morning we loaded up and headed to my parents for Thanksgiving on my side of the family. Emory woke up Thanksgiving morning with a nasty cold and fever, but after some medicine, a good nap, and a little TLC she was feeling better. She really enjoyed playing with Noah and the two of them are quite the pair. They really feed off of each other which equates to loud craziness!

Here they are posing with the furry things (can't remember what those things are called).

Noah was going in for the bunny ears!

This picture makes me smile!

Emory Grace 22 months & Noah James 8 years

Bradley was giving me bunny ears, which Emory thought was hysterical!

In the town my parents live in they have carriage rides around downtown on the weekends during the Christmas season. So Friday evening we took Emory to ride in the carriage and see the Christmas lights. She is not crying, just had a major case of watery eyes thanks to her cold. Let's just say Emory's new favorite things are Christmas lights and trees. She loves them and thinks they are amazing.

After the carriage ride, the owner gave Emory a cookie to give to the horsee. Apparently this horse is a softy for cookies. Here she is with her Pawpaw giving him the cookie.

Thanksgiving (take one)

This past weekend we had Thanksgiving on Bradley's side of the family. It was great visiting with his uncles and spending time with Rachel, Andrew, and little Mckenzie. I wish I could report that Emory or "Miss That's Mine" was well behaved, but unfortunately the combination of having a little cold, being incredibly sleepy from back to back late nights, and being smack dab in the middle of the "that's mine" phase took its

Mckenzie 4 months & Emory 22 months

I love this picture!

Emory was tired and not in the mood to get her picture taken. This was the best I could do.

Later that day, Aunt Rachel brought up one of the new horses, whose name has escaped my brain, but Emory enjoyed petting the horsee.

22 Months Old

Emory Grace, today you are 22 months old. You are growing up so quickly and acting more and more like a little girl rather than a toddler. You are absolutely hysterical, a little dramatic at times and very curious. You love helping others, shopping, and riding your car and tricycle outside. You recently learned to say and recognize Wal-Mart or Al-Mart as you call it, probably because we go at least weekly. You are wearing size 18 month clothes, size 4 & 5 shoes, and a size 4 pull-up. You tend to be a little opinionated and definitely know what you want and like.

Favorite Foods- cheese, Pace picante sauce (mild), tomatoes, & beans (all kinds)

Favorite New Phrase- “What’s that” (you want to know what everything is)

Favorite Activity- Coloring & Riding in Mimi’s Gator

Favorite Cartoon- Caillou

Newest Concern- The dark (All of sudden you do not care for the dark. You also think you need a flashlight when going into a dark room)

Newest Accomplishment- Putting on your shoes all by yourself!

Emory you are going to make a wonderful big sister to your new little baby brother.

You also love to play with your dolly's.

Wearing your dolly's crown.

You had your first major bobo this weekend which required a few band aids. You were running full speed ahead while trying to take off your jacket and fell down on the tile floor in the kitchen and busted your chin. Here you are eating animal cookies in your chair showing me your bobo.

The Box

Friday I received some items I had ordered for Christmas presents and decided to let Emory "have at it" with the box and shipping noodles. Let's just they were a hit!

At first she was a little hesitant but that lasted for just a minute...

and then she was full speed ahead!

She threw noodles,

kicked noodles, and

then threw them some more.

She had so much fun that she decided to jump back in after her bath and play some more.