Emily can read!

Yep, we are one of those over the top parents who invested in the Your Baby Can Read program. There have been a few days this past week where I thought she might have read a word from the flash cards but tonight was a definite. When I showed her the card "tiger" she made her tiger growling noise. When I showed her "toes" she held up her toes and wiggles them. When I showed her "dog" she said dog and when I showed her tongue and mouth she showed them to me. All of these were without me actually saying the word; all I did was show it to her. Amazing little 14 month old girl!

Emmy's First Swimming Lesson and a Hike

Emily started "swimming" lessons this week. It is more like, getting in the water without freaking out lessons, but it's a step in the right direction. She is a natural water baby which is no surprise for my Pisces. By the fourth day she was already going under water without too much sputtering afterwards. Friday's lesson was cancelled due to thunderstorms, but we are excited to start back again on Monday. These are private lessons, but in all reality it is just some time with us and her somewhat isolated in the pool so we don't have to worry about everyone else getting in the way.

There is also a sweet picture of Emmy and Papa during a family hike/picnic from a few weeks ago. Boy, do we love Summer!

Happy Summer Solstice!

Can't wait!

I fell in love today with Cathedral Window Quilts. I did a bit of research and found a tutorial at Hyena in Petticoats and plan on making this some time in the fall after I have finished Joe's cardigan. I can't wait to get started. I love the beautiful and simple design of this quilt. I am thinking I want to do a full size quilt for our bed. The pops of color are so cheerful and the white makes it all so clean looking. I am constantly amazed at how many wonderful designs and ideas people have come up with to bring joy and beauty to our lives. Thank you so much to all of the creative people who strive to make beauty out of necessary items.

Birthday Pictures!

From Zero to One in Nothing Flat or Emily Meets Chocolate

Happy 1st Birthday

Happy 1st Birthday to our precious girl, Emily. We try to remember what our days were like without her, but I think they must have been quite empty and boring. She lights up everything around her with her quick smile and playful ways.

Thank you for making your momma and papa so very happy, Emily dear.