Best Friends

This is too precious!!! Emily's best friend is Caroline Carter (CC). They met at daycare and are always hanging out and playing together. They both love Mickey Mouse, dance, and the park. Right now they are taking swimming lessons together. Emily always wants to give her hugs. Once we were at Eli's birthday party and Emily and CC were fighting over the Cozy Coupe Car. CC had Emily shoved all the way over against the side so she could drive. Emily was screaming and CC had the most devilish laugh. I loved it!! Thanks Melissa for sharing.

First hair cut

Well, I didn't want to but she needed her hair cut. So at 23 months she had her first hair cut. We went to Scott's Aunt Kathy. She had given Scott his first hair cut. Emily was great. She didn't want the cape on, but she didn't cry. I think she is a little Miss Priss. She even let her curl her hair with a curling iron. Emily's Aunt Gina had given her an engraved silver first curl keepsake. Her hair was so long I had to wrap it around several times to fit into the container.

Miss Priss...

Emily's first snow

I was so excited to see the snow; mainly because it would be Emily's first snow, but it was the most snow we had seen in a long while. I picked her up from daycare early and the entire class was excited. Scott had to work late so Emily and I played for about an hour when we first came home. Later after we cooked dinner we went outside again and found the neighborhood kids playing in our front yard. She had a great time and didn't want to come in from the cold. We all had a great time. We built the tallest snowman ever. I was so impressed how it rolled in the snow and made a huge ball. The next day we went to the hunting property and rode the four wheeler. We had the best time. My little snow bunny.

Emily's fav's.....

Emily's Favorite things right now:
1. Chips
2. Orange Juice
3. Candy
4. Mickey Mouse---actually she calls him Hot Dog because of the song
5. Her soft blankets
6. Having her Auntie Nina (Gina) paint her toenails. This weeks color--mustard yellow. Thanks, Gina.
7. TV
9. Playing outside
10. Any type of flash cards

PS... we kicked the Passy early part of January !!! Hooray!!!

What's new in Spiresland....

Well, for starters apparently Miss Em has asthma. After a weekend in the hospital and 5 other doctor visits we are going to see a Pediatric Pulminologist. It is scary when your child can't breath and can't tell you what's wrong. Please keep Emily in your prayers.
December 4th Emily was struggling to breath at daycare. We rushed her to the doctors and she was taken by ambulance to Palmetto Richland Children's Hospital. She was admitted into PICU for Friday night. The staff and nurses there were great. She had to stay in the hospital bed hooked to all sorts of machines. She moved to the 7th floor the following morning. She was running and jumping everywhere since she was free, and feeling much better. She was released on Sunday. We were all so tired and thankful to be home!


Here is a pic from the PICU.


Christmas and New Year's came and went with a bang. Emily enjoyed seeing everyone and visiting. She didn't make it long enough to see the ball drop. She was out by 9:30. She is growing and learning so much so fast. How lucky we are!

What's new....

A lot has happened since my last blog. Emily is changing so fast and accomplishing so much. I can't keep up. She has moved up to the Toddler Room at daycare. There she feeds herself and sleeps on a cot. We are going to change her crib into a toddler bed this weekend. She's ready, but we're not.

She loves to draw and write--on everything! I'm constantly saying, "Only on paper please". So far she has drawn on the floor, dishwasher, refrigerator, and back door. At least it keeps her entertained while we try to finish dinner.

Her favorite song right now is "If you're happy and you know it." She does the hand motions and is sooo cute.

She has had a ton of "Firsts" this summer.....

Her first boat ride and trip to the lake. Contrary to what her Dad thinks, she hates going fast and hates Floats!!
Her first time in a swimming pool.
Her first trip to the State House and USC Horseshoe--thanks Auntie Gina!!!
Her first friend sleep over.
Her first slip and slide experience-- basically Scott just slid her down before she knew what was going on:)

There's more! I realized that I need to start taking more pictures and writing about these times. They'll be gone before we know it.

She's still a Daddy's girl.

I scream, You scream, We all scream for ice cream...

Emily enjoys spending time with her Mimi and Pops. She also loves Zesto's ice cream, and even shares most of the time. Her new favorite activity is playing with her Dad and the water hose. PRECIOUS!!!

Wow, is all that I can say about how fast Emily is changing. Everyday she masters a new task. I am a mom to a TODDLER (who pitches tantrums I might add). She is becoming an independent little person. She can wash her hands, wipe up spills on the floor, and throw things in the trash. Right now she thinks every animal we see is named BoBo (our neighbor's Poodle).

I thank God for our precious one everyday. I love you Emily!