Warming Up!

Last week brought us some wonderful weather and we were able to get outside and play. It was so nice to have some warm weather! We had a very nice Valentine's Day too. Emily got lots of valentines this year... she loved her flowers from Poppy, singing guy from Grammy, balloons from BeBe and BoBo. She also got valentines from Mommy (a book and stickers) and Daddy (pillow pet) and I think her favorite was from her friend Sarah who walked up the street to drop off a little present. It was lots of fun!

Like father, like daughter... reading Powerboat on the couch.

Yay! We are playing outside! Emily was trying out all of her sidewalk chalk.

Relaxing in her chair, pointing out airplanes.

We went to a Valentine's Day party at the Magic House. Here is Emily serving up some "ice cream" in the children's village.

It was 75 and sunny on Wednesday so we took full advantage and went to the playground. Here is Emily in a tube thing that leads to a slide.

Snow Play

We finally got Emily out to play in the snow. We have had plenty of snow this winter but it has always been terribly cold afterward and not ideal conditions for a 2 year old. This Saturday we got some fresh snow and then it warmed up so we could go out and enjoy it. Emily hated getting into all her snow gear and was none to pleased when we drug her outside. She warmed up to it though. At first she hated sledding too but once she saw both mommy and daddy doing it she wanted to try again and then loved it. Nothing is truly fun unless it is her idea!

Playing inside on one of our super cold days. She is putting her alphabet puzzle book back together.

Checking out the snow in the back yard. She and Daddy were making snow balls and throwing them at Mommy.

Getting ready to sled down our backyard hill with Mommy.

Napping standing up on the Monday after Super Bowl. We had a bunch of neighbors over to watch the game including Emily's friends. Apparently she had a bit of a "hangover" because when she got off the couch from her nap she put her head back down and went right back to sleep.

Finishing Up January

Well, we have survived a rough, wintery January by St. Louis standards. Boy are we ready for spring! Last week brought us Emily's first ear infection. After a couple of doses of medication, she was back to her old self and ready to go, go, go.

We had a great weekend last weekend after being cooped up sick the previous weekend. On Friday we went to The Magic House to get a sneak peak at the "Bob the Builder" exhibit that opened on Saturday. It was really cute and Emily loved it. On Saturday we went to see "Sesame Street Live" with our neighbors. Emily really liked it and watched intently. It was really cute and so much fun to see her so happy at seeing something new.

Driving a "bobcat" at the "Bob The Builder" exhibit. She drove a lot of different types of heavy equipment, built a wall and picked flowers and vegetables.

Grocery shopping in the Children's Village of The Magic House

Mommy and Emily at "Sesame Street Live". Emily's eyes were as big as saucers when all of the characters started coming on stage.

Riding her daddy horsie. This is a fun game she and Daddy play, making stops at each of the couches as they go.