Emma's Perfect Prayer

Dear God,

Thank you for all the people that I meet.
Thank you for all the people that I don't meet.
And no thank you for the mean people.

Amen

have YOU ever been snowballing?

this morning's conversation on the way to school:

me: Emma, we are going to Colorado this winter for your first ski trip.
em: really?
me: yes baby, you are finally old enough for ski school. they teach you everything you need to know. and the best part: when you fall, it doesn't even hurt because the snow feels like a pillow.
em (trying to sound older than 3): so mom, didja ever go snowballing out there?
me: what the???
em: well it's when you throw snowballs at each other. :-)

oh, shes getting a snowball right in her face. haha!

Be vewy vewy quiet, I'm hunting wabbits

Emma and I take walks almost every evening and we know about 3 spots where the bunnies like to hang out. Earlier in the week, we made pot roast and Emma insisted that I keep some of the carrots so that we could feed them to the bunnies.


Thursday was the night. We brought our little bag of carrots and set out on the journey.


Here is a shot of Emma preparing to catch a bunny:




And here is what happened when she didn't:

MJ lives...and he tubes in Helen

Emma and I wanted to take a break from city life, so we packed up the car and drove up to Helen.

We stopped by Cracker Barrel and had THE BEST breakfast ever.

Next, we rode a blonde horse (named Bonnie) and Emma sang to her the entire time.

Next, we bought matching tie-dye and tubed down the Helen River. (Tins, we will bring you next time).

Then it was time to head over for some lunch overlooking the river.

Emma spotted Michael Jackson as we were finishing lunch.

Quick pit stop by Hansel and Gretel (the candy shop)

Emma was asleep by the time I pulled out of the parking spot.

What a great day! I love making memories with her.

July 4th - Alabama with Family

July 4th Emma and I visited our grandmother's in Alabama. Emma had so much fun with her cousins, Nathan and Kayla. She even played in a sprinkler for the first time. I don't remember seeing shoes on her feet the entire day. Her inner 'country' girl came out today~

Fireworks and Pony Rides

Friday, July 3rd, Emma and I joined Chad and Nick for the fireworks in Downtown Norcross. Emma and I have been for her 1 year and 2nd year, so we are making it a tradition. She rode the ponies, had fun on the slide, got a 'tattoo' and we had awesome seats for the fireworks.

Family Night #4: Princess Night

surprise ariel dress she found in the garage

you know this princess found the pea

princess cupcakes, yum!

Family Night #4: Princess Night

Menu:

Salad
Princess Cupcakes
Tea Party Cups

Decor:

Fancy Tablecloth
Princess Guests

Costumes:

Princess Dresses (of course)
Tiaras
Make-up

Games:

Princess and the Pea - Take several pillows and put a bouncy ball underneath one. Try to see if you are a real princess and can find which pillow has the 'pea'.

Pretty, pretty princess board game

Castle Maze printout

Sifting for Gems - Sand and jewels