Emmy

Emily has been a busy little girl lately.........

On April 30, she turned five years old, which means she will soon be off to kindergarten. How time flies! Grandpa and Grandma were able to come for her birthday. She really wanted a big ball because hers had popped. I couldn't find one on my side of town and I didn't feel like running all over Boise to find one. So, I had Ashley pick one up for me (since she works in the optical center at Wal Mart, she is very handy...THANK YOU ASHLEY!) It is huge and has Disney Princesses on it...it's actually a very pretty ball. Mom and Dad picked it up on their way out of Dodge and we were set; totally excited because she really wanted one and wasn't getting one up until the last minute. While I'm picking Emmy up from preschool, dad is unloading the Durango. When he comes back out from taking in a load, there is NO BALL! He looks around and there it is blowing down our street. The thing totally turns the corner and heads up the road. At the exact moment it starts heading up the road, Emmy and I pull into our sub-division. All I see is my Dad running up the road ( in his socks). He is waving his hands to keep going - keep going! What is going on? Then he points to something and I see it...the run away ball. Well, I put the petal to the metal trying to keep Emmy from seeing it. As we're driving away Emily asks , "Why is Grandpa running up the road in his socks?!!" I reply , "Who knows???". I saved her ball as her last present and just had Alec throw it out at her. When she saw it she exclaimed, "This is the exact same ball I saw in our neighbors yard!" NO WAY! So much for surprises...I tried!

The first weekend in May, she had her dance recital. This is her second year taking ballet. I have enjoyed going and watching her dance every Thursday. She loves it! She is always flitting around the house and putting on dance recitals for me and her stuffed animals (Alec and Dad miss out because they're at work and school!) This took place the same weekend we blessed Carter so everyone was in town to watch her on the big stage. She was VERY excited about that. So was I...that may never happen again. It was a good day for her.

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On Friday, May 16, she had her preschool program. From the picture, you may wonder where it took place (stained glass and all). It took place in the sanctuary of the Lutheran Church down the road because that is where Emily went to preschool. This past year, Emily attended Beautiful Savior Preschool. It has been so great! A few kids from our ward had gone there in the past and their moms just loved it. They have a great curriculum and Emmy is ready for kindergarten. I've enjoyed the religious twist on things, too. Every month she has learned a scripture and story from the Bible. These are some of the sweet moments I want to remember about Emily and what she was picking up at preschool.

* While sitting on my lap reading a book, she could feel my heart beating. She said "Mom, Miss Chris says when you feel your heart beat it is the love of God.

* While driving around looking at Christmas lights she spotted some lit up metal angels and exclaimed, "There are the angles proclaiming God's Glory!"

* We had been on the other side of town shopping and on our way back, a pretty bad storm was blowing in. I guess she could sense my anxiety because she told me. "Don't worry mom, in Jobbers 3,4,5 it tells us to trust in the lord with all your heart". She meant Proverbs 3:5!

* After hurting her head by pulling out an elastic from her hair (regular occurrence) I apologized. She said she forgave me and so did Jesus.

* She reprimanded me at Easter for putting candy inside the plastic eggs. "Well... at MY preschool we didn't put candy in the eggs for OUR hunt because the tomb was empty on Easter morning!" OUCH! However, she didn't seem to have a problem once she knew the candy was hers to keep :)

I hope she will always remember the things Miss Chris taught her at Beautiful Savior Preschool!

And as always.... playing, playing, playing. I snapped this picture because of the blanket over the stroller. Before Carter was born, Emily didn't really play with her dolls. It was all about her black puppy. Now she plays "Mom" all the time...complete with cell phone :) Why does she cover the stroller with a blanket? Because I do. This Spring hasn't been very quick to warm up. I always put a blanket over the stroller when we go on walks with Carter to keep the cold air out; so that's what you do when you take your baby on a walk! I got a kick out of it and was reminded, once again, how they're watching....always watching.

Never a dull moment with Emmy around!!!