Emma the VIP

A week ago Emma was awarded the VIP. Travis and I were out of town taking Megan to a specialist and didn't know it was going to be Emma's special day. Grandma was kind enough to be there to support her and Mrs. Garrett snapped a picture.

Emma's teacher said she was presented the award for, "being such an all around good girl! You get work done on time, and it is always neat and careful. You always have a cheerful attitude and are kind to your classmates. I am proud of the person you are! Thanks for being such a good example."

While was Emma was receiving her award, Mrs. Garrett whispered to Grandma Jo that Emma is golden. Just a perfect little girl.

We completely agree! Emma is so easy to have around. She is teachable, eager to please, and strives to do what is right. We love her!

200th post: Family Pictures

Lou

Emma has started her basket ball season and she really enjoys it. She had her first game Saturday and is at least a head taller than all the other kids.

Of course there is another little girl named Emma on her team. Who knew it would be such a popular name?! I blame Ross and Rachel. Anyway, the coach was asking the other little Emma if she maybe had a nickname. When this was met with a blank stare, our Emma stepped forward and said, "I have a nickname. Just call me Lou." So, Lou it is. Her coach hollers out to her, "Hey Lou! Aim for the backboard not the basket! Lou! Where is your man?" One thing all of our kids are not short on is nicknames. We have called her Emma Lou since she was home from the hospital. I'm glad it came in handy for her basketball team.

That's Lou at the free throw line with her arms out playing intense defense.







Oh, and Justin ever the sports fanatic--had to be removed from the game. He could not understand why he couldn't just have the ball.

Cake

I can just imagine what they would like their dialogue to be: "Hey Megan! Get over here! Mom made cake! I pushed the chair over here, you really should try this."

It's a good thing they're cute, because that cake was trashed.

Happy Halloween!

Halloween and the flu bug hit us at the same time. Meg was feeling under the weather for the annual trunk or treat, so she stayed home with dad. Meg was going to be Minnie...

Annie was a fairy. Months ago, she asked what a thought she should be for Halloween. I said a fairy and she laughed and reminded me she was nine and in the fourth grade. She thought a rock star better suited a girl of her maturity. But....when it came time to get the costume she quietly mumbled, "I think I want to be a fairy."

Emma was a rodeo queen.

Jake was a cowboy last year and thought it was the obvious and only choice for this year.

Justin as Mickey. I kind of thought he would hate this, but truthfully he was so pleased. Pleased to dress up, and overjoyed to walk around and have everyone put candy in his bucket.