Happy Birthday, Love Mommy

Emma is so very special to me. My 2nd daughter, she has the biggest heart of any child I have ever known. If you are ever in need of love she is your girl, there to cheer you up when you are down, there to give you love when you don't say you need it, but she knows you need it. She is brilliant in school, and when it comes to math there is no challenge for her. Her friends adore her spunk and enthusiasm. I guess her name must start with an E for Energy and Enthusiasm.

I have so many memories that bring me joy. She used to hide in the toy room when I was potty training her. When we had a puppy, she would run all over the yard to make the puppy chase her. I remember when she wrote a poem about me and said that she loved me more than the bracelet that she made at her friends house, she really loved that bracelet so I knew what it meant. I love it when she comes into the bathroom and asks me for make-up or perfume. When she tells me I am beautiful. I love doing her hair, and having alone time just to talk to her about her thoughts.

I remember when she was little she wanted to sleep with me all the time. She would leave Kelli's bed to come sleep with me and it was such a challenge to get her to stay in her own room. She was the 1st to swim, and she never feared it, she dove in and tried. I remember saving her from a bee that stung me instead when she was only 6 months old...it was worth it. At times she is my challenge, knowing how to push every button, but she knows how to melt my heart to forgive her as well. Her smile is contagious, and she can get a whole room of girls squealing in no time flat. Those pouty lips those bright blue eyes, and that curly hair (that used to be red). I couldn't ask for more personality.

Happy Birthday EmmaLou! I love you more than you could know. I cannot imagine a day without your hugs or kisses, thank you for being MY daughter!

E-Energy & Enthusiasm

M-Middle Child (Like Me)

M-Math Genius

A- Amazing

Happy Birthday, Love Daddy

What makes Emma different from most people is that she is very loving and giving. If you need something and ask her, she will typically do it without even thinking about it. She loves to give hugs to her family, especially her daddy. I call her ‘Mini-me’ because you can definitely tell that she is my little girl and that will never change. We all love Emma’s personality that is bursting with energy at the seams…even when we can’t keep up!! I can’t even imagine what life would be like without her.


One of my favorite memories of Emma happened while we were living in our Condo. She would gather up my belts and drag them around behind her. It was her favorite thing to do and never seemed to get bored with it. I had to fight her to get my belts back when I needed them!! Another good memory is riding on Space Mountain at Disneyland. Emma was the only kid brave enough in the family to go a 2nd time. Her sisters were all too scared!! (Sorry Kelli). Of course, let’s not mention what happened right before we got on Soaring over California.


I will always have the memory of Emma’s missing front tooth because it was gone for so long. She had to have it pulled when she was only 2 years old after she fell in the bath tub. She is beautiful though, no matter how many teeth she is missing. I love the curls that show especially when she has short hair. The only downside to that type of hair is that it always has to be done. The plus to that is that Emma is the only one who really likes to do her own hair. Go figure that Emma would be independent like that.


It is hard to believe that Emma is already 7 years old and going into 2nd grade. The time passes by quickly. I will cherish all the wonderful memories we have had together and the many more that we will make in the future. Happy Birthday, Emma!!!

Crazy about the D-Backs

When we got to Chase Field I was a little disappointed because I thought they played outside, not in a building. When we arrived there were a lot of people trying to go to the game. I thought the Diamondbacks were going to win the game. It was cool to see the Cubs score 3 runs in a row. My favorite part was when the signs on the side of the screen said clap your hands, and stuff. I would love to go back and watch the whole game next time.

Swim Crazy

I like to swim a lot, it is my favorite sport. I like to go underwater and sometimes even grab Kelli's legs. I learned to swim when I was 4 years old. I learned at the same time as my big sister.

Karli & Me

This is me and Karli @ Jake @ Jenny's at Skylar's baptism. We went swimming and we were drying off to eat cake. Then we jumped on the trampoline. Karli lives nearby, and we always go over to her house. She is my best friend, we have a lot of fun together.

Sugar & Spice

This is me at Shelley's putting chocolate on my gingerbread man.

We went to Shelley's on Thursday and made Sugar Cookies. We got to spread the dough around and even decorate them, it was really fun. While we were there we went outside and played with the animals and fed them. We also went to see the chickens and rabbits. There was a chicken named Rudy (the runt), and there were 2 Rabbits. I had a lot of fun.