The Amazing Flying Emma

What's New with Emma Lynn?

I am now 1 year old. I have learned a great many things during this past year. I understand the complexity of the great game of Peek-a-boo. I have mastered the eating and throwing of table food. I am now an accomplished crawler, stander, and will soon join the ranks of the walkers. (I took two steps last week!) I fully enjoy the purest pleasures in life; a well drawn bath, a game of "Fetch that Mommy" and, of course, the genius that is Pablo. What more is there for me? My life is so full and I am well traveled. (After all, I have met Mickey Mouse.) What's next for me? Speach. Yes, I have begun to share all my great thoughts and ideas with the world. I'm sure that it is not ready for such insight, so I must, therefore, express myself at full volume, much to the great dismay of my Mom. For example, I know that Fr. Phil loves my input during his homily. I have also found that I am great entertainment to the other patrons at any restaurant, shopping mall, or public place I am visiting.

Emma's First HaircutEmma, Farmer In Training

The last two months have been very busy for such a smallish sort of person. (Apparently, I come by that naturally.) I had my second Easter. My Uncle Mike came home to see us and brought Kacey. They both played with me and took me to the mall. Grandma and Grandpa were in L.A. visiting Uncle Corey and Sara, so Mommy made dinner. I liked the scalloped potatoes and the ham.

Uncle Mikey and Emma in a lighthouse

Kasey and Emma on the beach
Uncle Mikey and Emma playing in the cage

In April, Grandma Jo-Ann came for the weekend to visit. We went shopping and played on the floor. I gave her a tour of my town and the local places of interest. We even went to Rockford and watched the fish jump.

Grandma Jo-Ann and Emma playing on the floor

Follow me Daddy!
Grandma Jo-Ann and Emma at the Rogue River in Rockford

Emma at the airport

On Mother's Day weekend, Mommy, Daddy, and I went away for our first overnight weekend away, just the three of us. We went to the Harbour House Inn in Grand Haven. It was very nice. We walked on the beach, went shopping, and enjoyed the quiet. I don't understand this "quiet" she keeps talking about, but apparently she doesn't get much of it. On Sunday, we met Grandma and Grandpa for lunch and then went shopping. (I'm starting to see a pattern here.)

Harbour House Inn

Emma in the Library

Grand Haven Waterfront

Emma giving Mommy a rose