Singing at school

Emma's class sang at Friday at the Flagpole last week. Unfortunately, kindergartners are short, and you can't see her mouth. But she did all the actions.

Last night in Kansas...Emma the Enntertainer

Emma and Aunt Suzanne

Emma entertaining her grandparents

Grandma Connie, Papa Mike, Emma

Grandma Joy, Papa Steve, Emma

All the grandparents 

And what else would she do when she had all her grandparents in one room? Entertain them, of course.

Sleepy girls

Cutting her own chicken...and interesting outfit I just noticed.

Emma took a selfie!

Aww, Emma fell asleep on Aunt Tory, on New Years Eve I think.

Aww...Aunt Tory fell asleep , too.

Tea party

Aunt Grace hosted a tea party at her house while we were all home. Emma enjoyed helping bake, and it was fun for me to watch her help her aunts. This girl does love to lick the spoon! 





And then...she had an audience. She was playing the part of her music teacher at school.

Getting ready for Valentines Day

Today we made treats for Emma’s class for their party tomorrow. Emma’s picked these off Pinterest, and they were a success! And they sorted their valentines to be ready to deliver tomorrow.

Sorting Valentines 

Heart-shaped Rice Krispies 

Piping white chocolate

Sure do love that smile!

All done!

Fun with family, after Christmas

This trip was very much needed. I got to sleep in (thank you Tory), I didn’t have to cook (thank you parents), and I had lots of free babysitting! Oh how my brain needed that break. And I am always more at ease when I know Emma is with people who love her. She needs them, too. She loved being silly and horsing around with grandpas and uncles...and aunts. She colored, cooked, and played games with everyone. And I went to the movies, shopping, and did I mention sleep? It wa great fun.

Hanging out at Aunt Suzanne’s House the day after Christmas.

Hi Uncle Alex

Going for a ride

Trying to walk on his feet?


She can’t just do a nice cheese 

Oh the yummy food!

I went shopping with Aunt Faith one night and Emma stayed and cooked with Grandma Connie. They are wearing the matching aprons we got for Christmas.

Emma got Papa Mike minion glasses for Christmas.

Riding Aunt Tory.

Christmas Day

It was so nice to be with family for Christmas. We started at my parents house, then went to Steven’s parents. Emma had a blast opening presents, it was fun to watch her. We were also excited to see everyone, and eat lots of yummy food...the first of many good meals!

Presents! She loves her Little House books!

Emma got Aunt Tory a sword for Christmas.

And she got Papa Steve a light-up hat. 

Christmas with the Bencys.

Kitty sheets!

Packing cubes...which she uses for everything.

I think she may like cats. ;) Also notice the paws at the top.

Chillin with Uncle Alex.

Swaddling her newest kitty, which she named ‘Tory.’