We Have an Almost 4 Year Old!

Emma's fourth birthday is right around the corner, and she has become so grown up lately.  She now weighs 36 pounds and is 40.5 inches tall.

Emma loves doting on baby Mia and they are developing such a close bond.  Emma likes to teach Mia new things - just the other day she taught her to grasp onto things.  Whenever Justin or I are tending to Mia, Emma is right there by our sides doing the same things with her babies.  She mimics us to a tee.

Needless to say, Emma loves playing babies.  Big sister Emma also loves playing pretend with Hannah.  They have the cutest little conversations together, and Emma talks to her like a mommy and calls her 'sweetie pie.'  She also loves to draw, play with Play Dough, practice writing her letters, and watch Frozen, Dora and Team Umizoomi.  Emma knows how to spell her name, and how to write most of it.  She rides her bike very well now, and zips around on her scooter with ease too.

Emma had fun at her preschool summer camp a few weeks ago, and is missing school and all of her friends and teachers now that she is on summer break.  I've been trying to keep her busy with play dates, visits to the library, splash pads, etc. until she gets to go back in August. We are trying not to melt in this AZ heat!

We hope everyone is doing well.... Emma sends love and hugs your way!

3 1/2 Years Old!

Our caring, affectionate Emma has grown up so much lately.  Her little spirit is so precious and so many of the things she tells us just melt our hearts. She has learned how do pedal her bike, and her favorite thing to do these days is ride her bike outside on the patio.  Of course, she still loves her scooter as well and has gotten really fast on both.

Emma still loves preschool, and is so proud of her "prizes" (artwork) she brings home each day.  It is displayed proudly around the house wherever she chooses to hang it up.  She did wonderfully in her fall and winter concerts/plays that the school put on.  It's fun watching her come out of her shell and gain confidence as she becomes more and more comfortable there.  

In January Emma started up swim class again.  It's taken her a while to get comfortable in the water again after several months off, but she is finally starting to really like it and is learning a lot.  She loves to do "super girl" arms when she jumps off the side of the pool, and also likes to practice her floats.  The bathtub is her favorite place to practice at home! 

Emma is still such a loving sister to Hannah, and is so patient with her.  She reads, plays, sings and cuddles with her every day. Every night before bed she tells her how much she loves her and to have sweet dreams.  Em can't wait for her new baby sister to arrive too!  She talks about holding, feeding and helping Mommy change the new baby's diapers.  She is going to be such a big helper, and amazing role model.   

Emma says to tell everyone hi and that she misses them!