Random Wednesday

Well, it's been a while since my last post, but we have been busy with life, work, school, family, and friends. Since my last post the little darling has been to the public library for the first time and received her own library card. She was somewhat overwhelmed with everything there was to see and do. She did finally pick out 10 books. Although, the librarian did say that kids are allowed to check out 50 books...WHAT??? Emily only knows that she is allowed 10. What are they thinking??? 50 books?? What child can carry that, or even have enough attention to pick out 50?? Emily was fine with her special 10 books. Of course, three of them were dog books.

This past Saturday she performed at the Children's Festival held at the Vancouver Mall. Her teacher's studio had a booth set up outside of Nordstrom and, on the hour, had students show what they have learned or steps they know as well as just free dance. It just so happened that Emily's turn to dance was directly after a children's choir that was made up entirely of orphans from Liberia and Peru. They were PRECIOUS!!! They drew quite the crowd, were full of smiles, and had darling voices. Well, since they sang right before Emily, they also joined in when Teacher Annie asked the crowd, "Does anyone out there like to dance?". Emily was in her element! She loves to dance and had a blast. Emily had her face painted at a different booth earlier in the day as well as stood in line to get a balloon elephant made just for her. It was a grreat day!

Saturday night JuJu helped Emily build her very first fort out of chairs and blankets. It was the activity of the day on her lent calendar from church. She loved it and had a blast playing in it! Thank you JuJu!

Sunday after church, JuJu caught a darling picture of Emily helping Nana out to her car. SO CUTE!! I'm sure there will be more to catch up on after this Friday. Nana and grandma Becki from church, are attending Goodies with Grandparents at Emily's school.

Enjoy the random pictures, and have a joyous rest of your week.
Warmly,
Kathy



Children's Festival at the mall




Nana and Emily



Emily's first fort

Pretty ballerina

Sweet dancers

Head, and shoulders, knees and toes

Emily loves Teacher Annie

Hi Mommy

Great toe point baby

Dancing altogether

Fun times

Feet off the floor with joy!

With her face painted and balloon elephant

Children's Orphan Choir from Liberia and Peru

Emily feeding an alpaca

Riley and Emily

Sweet butterfly

Here's a carrot for you

Dancing buddies

First library visit