Kinderdance Recital

Emerson had been doing Kinderdance for about a year now and loves it. They work on rhythm, listening, sharing, balance, tempo and coordination. Once a year, parents are invited to watch the class. Starting this month, Emerson is moving up to the next level and once the summer is over, she will start real dance classes with Kinderdance, such as learning the basic ballet positions and tap moves. We can't wait for that recital!!!

Blowing bubbles with Daddy

We've been spending a lot of time outside, the weather is so nice in the evenings. Blowing bubbles with her dad makes it even better!

Random Fun!

Fun thing #1 - drink chocolate milk while playing the games on PBS Kids on the old laptop.

Fun thing #2 - make palm trees out of markers and play-doh.

Rainy Day

We recently had a very rainy Saturday morning. Since we could not go to the park, we decided to improvise and chalk on the porch. We just threw on our Crocs and out we went. After the rain stopped, we went and tried to send paper boats down the gutter. It was a fun way to spend a rainy Saturday morning!

Spring Fling

Every year, Emerson's school has a Spring Fling fundraiser. The theme this year was "Tropical Vacation" and the weather was gorgeous to match. It's the typical "carnival" type event - buy tickets at the door and then use the tickets to do the activities. Emerson's Grandma came with us this year and had a great time as well. We stayed til the very end and the school reports that they raised over $2500 for local literacy related charities.

Hula-hooping!

Hopscotching!

Playing the Coconut game....she won everytime. Perhaps she's ready for 3 card monte on the streets of NYC?

Make your own lei table. It's beautiful!

Being a wacky tourist.

With Ms. P., her teacher from the infant room. This lady made it possible for me to go to work everyday. She loved - still loves Emerson and took great care of her when she was a tiny baby.

Coconut bowling!

Match the shell game.

With her Magga, awaiting the results of the silent auction. My MIL really got into the silent auction items and came away with 3 baskets. She had a great time as well and even better, she treated us to Whataburger after it was all over! :)

Happy Easter!

We had a nice and quiet Easter this year. Most of our family was out of town, so it was just us and Grump-pa for dinner. We had a nice dinner out at the The Spaghetti Wearhouse and had a nice visit.

Emerson in her funny bunny ears.

Easter artwork by Emerson.

This is Emerson's favorite toy from her Easter baskets. Yes, I said baskets. The 'home' Easter bunny tries to keep it somewhat sugar free, so she got some new watercolor paints, a Disney Princess Jasmine play set, a stuffed bunny, some stickers with just a little bit of Easter candy. However, the 'Tio and Tia' basket came with full size chocolate Easter bunny, plastic eggs filled with chocolate eggs, a stuffed bunny and this jelly bean hauling, trike riding bunny and a hopping bunny that poops jelly beans. This new bunny on his cool blue trike is now a regular in Emersonville.

Emerson's Easter bonnet of sorts.

One must walk the walk when wearing a hot pink fedora!

We love this girl. She is just so awesome!! We thank God everyday for his blessings.

Spring is here

It's officially spring and Emerson is officially a Texan. It was beautiful day!