Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Happy 4th Birthday, Emma Irene!

Today Emma turned 4 years old! How has it already been 4 years since she was born? She is such a sweet, beautiful girl. Our hearts melt every time she turns to us and says, "Mommy/Daddy I love you so much." Emma is a true blessing and we are so happy to be celebrating her very special day.

Emma at 4 years:

-Loves school and is doing really well in meeting her goals.
-Must have guitar time every night before bed. She usually requests for Andy to preform Life is Highway (from Cars) and Montana (from Bob Schneider).
-Is a very picky eater to the point where we are having a hard time getting her to eat dinner and some times lunch. This will be a huge point of discussion at her upcoming well check.
-When she does eat, she loves banana bread, raisins, Tyson chicken nuggets (no other brand will do which is hard since I am trying to make all our meat organic), grilled cheese, apple sauce, snack items like goldfish and bunnies, chocolate cover raisins, pizza, and chocolate chip cookies.
-Is obsessed with the iPad and iPhone. We have to hide them throughout the day.
-Loves to be outside when the weather is nice. Enjoys parks, playing in the front or backyard, and going on walks.
-Enjoys going to Gammie and Papa's house on Sundays. It is one of her favorite activities for the week.
-Is starting to like talking on the phone.
-Still taking gymnastics and loves it. She is also very excited to start swim lessons again.
-Into The Little Mermaid, Angelina Ballerina, Curious George, and Super Why.
-Loves to read and loves to read to herself. She always enjoys getting new books but loves to read the same ones for weeks in a row. She also loves to hug a books while she falls asleep at night.
-Enjoys singing songs and chanting.
-Like to informs us when she is following directions and being patient.
-Loves to help with chores like laundry, sweeping, and cleaning the bathrooms.
-Hates to have her hair done.
-Enjoys reciting the colors in English and Spanish. Is really quick to pick up Spanish words. I just wish we were better about teaching her.
-One of her favorite lines is "I'm so silly!" followed by a big laugh.
-Loves her family and will randomly give her sister big hugs, which melts our hearts.
-Is a super, amazing girl that we love with all our hearts.

Pictures of Emma on her 4th birthday. She sure is one beautiful little girl.






We love you Emma! Happy 4th Birthday!!

3 comments:

Kristen said...

GET OUT!!! I can't believe little Emma is four years old! She has grown into such a beautiful sweet little girl. We are so lucky to have you as a friend, Emma. You make us smile every time we see you :) I hope you had a very Happy Birthday!

Mya and River said...

:( 4? Man, seems like we were just at her first birthday where I cried like a baby watching her slide show! ;) I love that she sleeps hugging a book and wants guitar time each night. She's so precious and such a blessing. Happy birthday, Emma!!! We hope to see you again before you turn 5! :)

Kristen said...

happy birthday emma!! you are so grown up! it has been so fun to watch you grow.