Christmas

We were blessed again this Christmas. Emma was a little more interested in opening gifts this year. Although, after she opened her second gift, which was play-dough, she wasn't interested in opening any others. She just wanted to play with it. Ha! She seemed to really like Daddy's ladder too. Christmas day we opened gifts at home and then went to my parents house for the rest of the day. Here's a few photos.

Emma checking out Daddy's new ladder.

Emma ridding her new inch worm from Grandma and Grandpa Cook. She seemed to really like it but she can't quite get it going by herself yet. I'm sure by spring she'll be really moving on it.

"Seriously mom...more pictures"

Emma & Mommy

A photo of Emma and Hailey at their new table. Grandpa Briggs made each of them a table and chair set. They both seem to really enjoy it and it will be a great keepsake.

Christmas Cards

So, I just got my Christmas cards mailed today, so I'm sure most of you will probably receive them late... good thing they said Happy Holidays. Seems like I never get to update the blog as much as I'd like too. Where does time go? But here's a few things that have been going on lately. Mike had a busy fall season at work again this year and he has recently accepted the position as Stanford Fire Chief. It's still a volunteer position but just a little more involved now. I took a sewing class for a few weeks that ended in November. I made a tote bag, I thought it turned out pretty good. Emma is growing and learning so much each day. She currently loves the movies Finding Nemo, Cars and Walle. We get requests to watch at least one of them every day. For those of you missing the dogs in the Christmas cards this year. We still have them and they are doing well. I'll try to post a few pics of them soon. I wanted to get some different pictures to use in the cards this year but it just didn't work out. Hope everyone is doing well and has a wonderful Christmas.

Emma the Vet

Emma was playing Doctor on Herc and she had the stethoscope on him. I went to grab the camera to take a picture and she stands up turns and says "cheese." So much for candid pictures.

Emma visits Santa

On December 6th we went to visit Santa. I'm sure you are asking where the Jolly guy in the red suit is. Well Emma did not like Santa this year. She wouldn't even let me hold her and sit next to Santa so Mike could take a picture. After the traumatic visit with Santa I tried to get a few pics but this is about it. She wouldn't even give up her "b."

Fall

Here's some photos from earlier tonight. We've had some nice weather the last few days, so I tried to get in a few outside fall pics before the snow gets here. As you can see, she was having a great time playing in the leaves. She sure has been changing so much lately. She's saying more and more words each day. She's even teaching Grandma and Grandpa sign language.

Halloween Night

We took Emma trick or treating on Halloween. Her cousin James, Aunt GG & Aunt Ra Ra went with us too. It was so nice out, unlike the "normal" Halloween weather. She seemed to enjoy herself and everyone thought she was cute... too cute to be a witch.

Campgound Halloween

Here's a few photos from Halloween weekend at the campground. They celebrated Halloween on the 18th with all sorts of fun activities. They had a costume contest and Pirate Hailey won first prize in their age category.