Tuesday, March 13, 2007

hmm...wonder where she got that?!

"Hi!" This has been quite the week for EmJ. She was sick - for the first time in her little life - this past weekend. We'll spare you the details, but I will say it was no fun! Even though she wasn't feeling well, EmJ did pretty well - considering. She just sat in our laps and hung out, not wanting to do much of anything. Jeff got this picture that captured perfectly how EmJ was feeling... Sad, I know! Anyway... EmJ is much better now! We've been doing all kinds of fun things since she's been feeling better. We played with flour the other day - which was hilarious! EmJ enjoyed kicking her feet around in it more than playing in it with her hands, but she definitely enjoyed herself! Colorado weather has been beautiful, so we've been outside as much as possible lately. We've gone to the park a couple times and EmJ LOVES to swing, we've gone on some walks, and we even hung out outside last night while Jeff grilled some dinner. EmJ really likes to be outside - hmm, wonder where she got that?! Probably her parents!

As I always say, EmJ is learning new things everyday. She's saying a few words now! Some sound just like the word and anyone could tell what she's saying, while others may sound like baby babbles, but we know what she's saying! She says hi, da-da, mom or mama, nana, papa, more, all done, and is learning bye-bye. She even says "hiiii da-da" when she sees Jeff - SO cute!!! She signs more and all done like a pro and has recently been actually saying the words when she signs them. Those words sound sort of random, but she says them the exact same way each time she signs, so we know that is definitely what she's saying. She's also learning to eat more and more things - and is doing quite well with new foods. It's funny because she's much more apt to try new foods when she's not in her highchair. Stubborn kid - hmm, wonder where she got that?! Her dad, I think! HA! :o)

EmJ's most favorite thing to do right now is read. It may sound funny, but she's most happy when we're sitting with her and reading her books! She stays interested for a long time - and she already has favorite books that she'll listen to over and over and over! Once again - hmm, wonder where she got that?! Her mom, duh!!! :o) If she was reading Golf magazines, I'd say Jeff... but it's books she likes!

Things are great - EmJ is fabulous as always! She continually keeps us on our toes, teaches us new things, and never fails to make us laugh!!! We are blessed beyond measure...

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Poor thing looks like she felt horrible...I am glad she is doing better now. Flour huh...never would have thought of that, but we'll have to try it one of these days. She is too cute and I love her smile!

AB said...

your kid is hilarious and super cute - she must get that from her Auntie Amy : )

Also - I'm sure people are jealous - how could they not be?

Emily said...

So cute! Gosh, it's so fun to look at EmJ and realize how soon Gianna will be so playful and interactive! Now, was the flour a mistake or intentional...I need to know about these things, you know!

Anonymous said...

The pics give such a vivid idea of her little personality as it evolves. Some traits are Maren's, some Jeff's and some uniquely her own. What a perfect and beautiful child!!!

Anonymous said...

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