Spring Break and more...

The past few months have been both crazy busy and crazy fun! Emilia started walking last month, so we all have been enjoying her new independence. It took her awhile, but now walking is her preferred method of transportation. In addition to walking, Emilia has begun imitating nearly everything we do. If I knock on the door, she will mimic my knocking. If I sneeze, she too will "sneeze." While its super cute, I now realize how careful we have to be about what we say and do!

Since my last post, we have taken 1 trip and 1 stay-cation. We went to Greenville for a friends birthday last month (see the 2 photos below). A few weeks later, Ivan and I took off work for a week for Emilia's spring break. Below you will see photos from our "trips," as well as random photos from the last few months! 

Emilia is so intrigued by bubbles, which she calls baas. Nearly everything in her world is a baa....aka ball.

A photo from our weekly Sunday dinner at Tio Brad's house <3

THE BEACH! We went to the beach a few times over Spring Break and Emilia loved every minute of 

it. She loves the sand, the water, and the wind.

We also bought her a kiddie pool for the back deck. Can you tell that she enjoys the pool as well?

We all love the park in our neighborhood. It's such a beautiful walk. And the park itself is amazing!

PESTO PASTA! Who knew she'd find this dish so yummy (and funny!)

Emilia waves and kisses at everybody and everything...and sometimes at nothing. She is the sweetest girl in the world.

The next 2 photos are from school. Her teachers sent me these adorably messy photos of Emmy eating blueberries!

Just like her Papa, Emmy loves music....especially The Cars. :)

Look at her Flip Flop walk! Is it not the cutest thing ever!?!?

Emmy and her turtle....this video is one of my all time faves.

Emmy LOVES to dance!! She raises her arms in the air and rocks her body to any beat. Its so very adorable to watch!

Happy FIRST Bithday, Emilia!

This is one of my all time FAVORITE photos! Every time I look at these 2 hands, my heart melts. Emilia loves her Papa so much.

Hand snuggles are the best xo

 

Click Play on the above video to watch us sing Happy Birthday to Emilia!! xoxo

Happy 11 Months, Emilia!

Emilia has been super busy this month, learning new things every day! Her favorite song is the "Welcome to our learning farm." She shakes her head and body every time she hears it. She also loves playing in the dishwasher, although we try our best to keep her away. She just lights up every time we open the dishwasher door, its hard to say no. She is also starting to say Mama, Papa, and Ball on a regular basis. Her favorite things to do these days are: give kisses, shake her head "yes" and "no", blink her eyes and lean back (which is her just being silly), and eat. She absolutely loves food now. She gets so excited every time she sees a familiar food item. For example, she LOVES cookies! You'll see in the photo below. She still can't sit still, but she's getting better about playing on her own. She also sleeps in her crib all night long now.

We are so excited for her to be 1 next month!

Happy 10 Months, Emilia!

The last few months have been so fun! Emmy can now wave and say "bye-bye". She can also shake her head "no", when I say "no ma'am" to her. She's able to pull herself up on anything, and stands like a champ. I think she'll be walking in a month or two. Of everything new she's been doing, my all time favorite thing is her kisses. She not only understands what a kiss is, but will also lean in and kiss us! It's so adorable and sweet.

Emilia's First Christmas!

Happy 9 Months, Emilia!!

Happy 8 Months, Emilia!