Emma's First Christmas Decorations & Presents

Emma has told us repeatedly that she likes Christmas Lights.

Whenever we were out with Emma after dark since Thanksgiving, she seems to find every house that is decked out with Christmas Lights she repeats over and over again, "Li Li Li Li Li Li Li. " So we felt obligated to put out our lights, which we haven't done for a few years.

She also loves the lights on the Christmas tree. She gets really excited when we go over and turn them on. She likes to touch them as you can see. So far she has left the rest of the decorations on tree alone.

Our friends the Murphy's and their adopted Chinese daughters Lilly, Lydia, and Laci sent Emma her first Christmas present. Luckily for Emma, Nita wrote on the front to open it right away. Emma says "Thank You" Nita!!

NEW LOOK TO WEB BLOG

Well the new camera that we bought had a defective part in the lens and we had to send it in for some warranty work. We noticed the problem of course on Halloween and then was still being fixed during the Turkey Holiday. We finally got it back and are able to post more pictures again. Luckily we got it back before Christmas. Oh, and I guess we have a new look to the web blog too.

Free Day at the Zoo for Emma and her Cousins!!

The Penguins were a big hit with all the cousins.

Emma was disappointed that she could not slide down the long neck of the giraffe like Rachel and Lauren.

One of Emma's favorites were the tigers, even though they were being lazy.

Free Day at the Zoo for Emma and her Cousins!! part2

Just a bunch of monkeys, lookinng at the monkeys

Rachel and Lauren standing in front of the new Africa Exhibit

Emma likes the new entrance to the Africa Exhibit

Just being Emma

Emma got a new winter coat. She usually doesn't
like wearing a hat, but she can't reach it to take it off. HeHeHe.

Sometimes we can get a picture of her with a hat on,
only when she thinks she is being funny.

Sneaking a drink from Grandpa L's coffee cup.

Emma and her Mama saying prayers for the day.

Fall In Idaho

Our Maple Trees have grown alot in the past
5 years and have turned a bright red this year.

Emma and Jennifer enjoying the Sunday afternoon
with temperatures in the mid to upper 60's.

Emma took Mama to the rasberry ranch on Saturday and
got this small pumpkin to take home.

After a Nap......................

Emma just woke up from a nap and wasn't quite awake yet

I'm waking up now and Mama put my hair pretty in.

OK I'm awake now

Ummm........ I would like this photo session to end. I would like outta the cage, I mean crib. And a nice snack would be nice..................please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Emma and Kaebrie Hanging out!

Cousin Kaebrie came over to spend a few hours with Emma last Saturday

Kaebrie found Emma's cookie jar and piggy bank

Girl talk in the bedroom

Here's my Piggy Bank Mama

This is my Remote

All right I want that remote back!!

New Pictures of Emma

How Bout some Smiles Emma?

Cheesy Smiles for the Camera

Emma

Sorry, no new pictures right now. Emma is too fast when the camera comes out, and we haven't updated our camera yet.
But Emma has learned a few new words this week, and we taught her some cute things that we borrowed from her good friend Noah Davis. Noah's dad taught him to "have a good attitude" which means he gives a big smile whether or not he is happy or mad. Guess it helps him get out of his bad noods faster. Well Emma caught on to the same "good attitude." Noah also likes to fold his hands when praying. We have always held hand at meal times to pray with her, but she would never close her eyes, and soon as we say amen she would drop her hands and want to eat. Well at dinner tonight we were playing around with her after eating and got her to fold her hands to pray. Emma will also close her eyes when she folds her hands to pray. But in a second or two into praying she barely opens her eyes and starts lookinf around, but doesn't fully open them. It is pretty cute. She has also learned "hot." After several weeks of warning her the oven and stove is hot. Eric was taking something out of the oven and thed blast of hot came with it. Emma was watching nearby and started saying"hottt."
So that is whats new with Emma.

More Emma in McCall

Emma found some flowers at Grandma L's house

Emma likes to ride on Baba's shoulders and Sadie loves to ride in the truck.

Emma is learning that remote controls are the key to the television

1st Trip to McCall for Emma

Mama and Emma going to the Pancake House

Waiting for Breakfast at the Pancake House

Emma with G & G Lund and Jenn

Mama, Baba, and Emma near the Payette River