HAPPY BIRTHDAY EMMA!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR EMMA!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

For Emma's second birthday party, we decided to do a Pancakes and Pajamas party.  I thought this would be great because Emma LOVES breakfast, parents could bring their kids in their pjs, and it leaves the rest of the day for everyone to enjoy with their families!

It was a lot of cooking and work to pull it off, but it was perfect!

Emma, you are so incredibly loved my dear!

24 Months...

TWO!!

Emma Hill you are TWO YEARS OLD!  I seriously cannot believe it.  I feel like you have always been a part of our family, but at the same time I feel like these have been the fastest two years yet.  I am really beginning to understand what people always say..."The days are long but the years are short"  This is true.  So true!

 

A few things to note about you at this age:

You are becoming more and more shy in public.  You warm up pretty quickly to people, but you almost always hide behind my legs around strangers.

 

You run all the time and proudly say "I fast!"

You watch every.single.thing your brother does and you want to do everything he does!  I think this has helped you become more independent at such a young age.

You are a great eater in that you love to eat, but you are hit and miss on what your favorite foods are.  I  know that anything unhealthy will always be a hit, as well as any kind of fruit!  You love strawberries, bananas, grapes, blueberries, oranges...really all fruits!

You love shoes and are always trying them on.  I think I put this in a previous post as well!

 

You like holding hands...even with older boys :)  When we went to the McWayne Center with the Welsh's you held Asher's hand most of the day!

You are beginning to get in to baby dolls.  You love pushing them in strollers, feeding them, bathing them, really anything to mimic being a mom.  I hope and pray that the Lord will bless you with children one day because I think you will be a fantastic Mommy!

You are not a huge tv fan - it will hold your attention for maybe 10 minutes max.  You do, however, LOVE the phone.  You can navigate it as well as anyone and you love looking at pictures and videos of our family.

 

You love washing your hands.  I remember Watson being the exact same at your age.  I have clean babies :)

 

You are becoming more girly every day!  You are starting to get into jewelry, dresses, shoes (as I already said).  I love seeing this in you :)

You love going to church and visiting daddy's office.  Especially when you get to see "Miss Arrdra" and get a piece of candy!

Emma Lou, WE LOVE YOU!!

23 Months...

Emma, you are a delight!  You bring so much joy to our family and you are your brothers best friend. 

 

This month, however, has been a tough one...if I'm honest :)  I think it must be a stage you are going through because I remember this with Watson as well, but fussiness is in full swing every day.  I can't decide if it's your strong-willed personality, or just a language frustration, but the smallest things can set you off and sound the siren that is your cry!  Daddy and I are trying to figure out the best, and most effective, way to handle these fits.  Nine times out of ten, a snack or "nack" will calm you down, but I don't know if that's always the best answer! 

At the same time, though, your smile and your laugh can light up a room.  There is such a special quality about you that people are just drawn to and love! 

Your voice is the sweetest - people comment on this often and I couldn't agree more!

 You love food.  I think I have put this in all of your post, but it is worth noting :)  Especially breakfast...oh my...you LOVE it!

Playing outside is your favorite thing to do.  All day long you say "pay ousside Mommy?" You love slides, climbing, swinging, running, playing, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, everything!

We took you and Watson to see the Blue Angels this month.  It was freeeeezing but you were a good sport!

We are still having to do breathing treatments with you anywhere from 1 to 4 times a day.  Thankfully they really seem to help.  Hopefully once warm weather is here to stay we can put away the nebulizer!

You are talking a good bit - I feel like every day you are surprising me with another word or phrase.  You are very obedient most of the time, and are 100% a mommy's girl!  You love playing with Daddy, but you always want to know where Mommy is.

We love you so much precious girl!

22 months...

How in the world are we only 2 months away from your second birthday?  I cannot believe it!!!  

Emma, you are so funny - we seriously laugh all day, every day at the things you say and do!  You know you're funny too, and you use that to your advantage :)  All you have to do is throw this little mischievous grin up and your daddy is done!



You are as independent as they come.  When you want something, you are determined to get it by yourself.  Receiving help from Mommy or Daddy is your last resort. 



Some days you are very particular about what you want to wear, and other days you let me put you in whatever I want.  Most days it is not a fight, but on the days that you have an opinion you are likely to end up wearing something like this...



Daddy and I pray often that the Lord will give us wisdom to know how to best parent you...how to foster your independence in the most healthy way so that you can use that quality to glorify the Lord for all of your days. 

Emma, you are so sweet and joyful.  You have a special gift of making the people around you happy.  Your smile and your laugh are contagious - I have had many teachers at your preschool say they would vote Emma Hill for Homecoming Queen :)

You watch your brother SO closely.  If he wants something, you want it.  If he cries, you cry.  If he complains about something, you do the same.  I pray y'all are always this close - and I pray that Watson will always be a good example to you!

You LOVE shoes - you walk around the house in different shoes all day.  Yours, mine, Watson's, Daddy's...shoes are shoes and you love them!

You are talking a good bit these days!  You try to repeat everything and are asking lots of questions.  You say please ("peas") and thank you ("tank tou") consistently and correctly - I love seeing these good manners in you!

I truly could not love you more!!!