Pink Bows and Tiny Toes

Can you believe that I'm one year old? I really can't--this year has really flown by! I'm sorry it's been longer than a week since my last post--I've just been so busy planning my birthday party, which is this Saturday at Potomack Lakes Sportsplex Playground. My mama's been working her tail off too, getting everything ready and organized! Today was wonderful (except for about an hour and a half right in the middle--more on that later)! I woke up this morning and Dada was still here--I woke up to him and Mama singing Happy Birthday to me! After that, Mama and I hung out and Dada went to work. We had a really fun morning--I lotioned my skin and brushed my hair, had breakfast and a bottle, and played. After that, I took a nice, long two-hour nap. So relaxing! Then the not-so-fun part of my day started. Mama loaded me up in the car and drove me to Dr. Fischelberg's office. Dada met us there, so I knew this was not going to be fun (if it was going to be a quick t...

Just had to write to tell you about my new nickname! When Mama and Dada came to pick me up from the nursery at church on Sunday (Father's Day), the nursery worker asked which child was theirs. When they said Emily, he said, "Oh, the little speed racer!" I'd been crawling all over the place the whole time they were in church! Until I saw my lamb, Whitey, peaking out of my diaper bag. Then I stopped, and looked up at it and stretched my arm toward it. The nice people in the nursery figured it out quick and got Whitey out for me. Then, back to crawling! Around and around and around I went, Whitey in tow! I love going to church! I moved from the babies room to the crawlers room about six weeks ago, and it's so much more fun. There's more room to roam, and lots of cool toys. Mama and Dada are so glad they can drop me off and that I have a good time and don't fuss--lets them enjoy church that much more! I had a great Father's Day. After church, we came home...

Well, I am back from Dallas. I had a really good time seeing all my family! Mama and Dada kept me really busy! On the flight to Dallas, I was proud of myself...I did really well for being a kid who likes to crawl and move a lot! Dada walked me up and down the aisles and I made a few friends while I was at it! All kinds of people think I am pretty cute and I have to agree with them! When I got to Grammy's house on Thursday, I thought I had died and gone to heaven! There was so much floor to crawl on!!! Even though it was hardwood, I surprised everyone as I went in circles around the kitchen and through the bedrooms. I found I new game I really like...I find something with a smooth bottom and while I am on my knees, I push it around on floor (like I did with the laundry basket!). Very fun game! Oh...and I loved seeing Maggie...aka "baaboo". (That's what I call puppies right now!) We were good playmates for the weekend. I also went swimming! I really was a great swimmer ...

I'm getting all packed up to go to Dallas, but felt like I just had to tell you about a couple of new games I've learned lately! I've already moved on from giving high-fives--that's much too easy--and now I do this E.T. thing where I stick out my index finger and like it a lot when you stick out your index finger and touch mine. Can't really explain why I like that so much, I just do. I was really, really tired tonight when M & D were getting me ready for bed, but I still found the energy to take my hairbrush and try to brush my own hair. Never mind that I held the end with the bristles and used the handle end to brush my hair--Dada said I still looked beautiful. One other game--when Mama folds clothes with the laundry basket on the floor, I like to crawl up to the basket and steal it! On my knees, I push it right away from her and into the other room! That's it for tonight! I have to get my beauty sleep so I'll be pretty when I see Grammy, Pops, Aunt Je...