My Friend Emily

One of my favorite children's picture books is, My Friend Rabbit by Eric Rohmann.  The first page of the book begins, "My friend rabbit means well.  But whatever he does, wherever he goes, trouble follows."  This sums up "My Friend Emily."  She means well, but whatever she does, wherever she goes, trouble follows.  Emily leaves a trail of uncovered treasure hunts, although I am not sure what she has found.  The pictures below show Emily emptying my dishtowel drawer and taking clothes off their hangers in the closet.  Some of the other things she likes to do is "help" unfold laundry, unpack groceries, and dump snacks on the floor.   Oh well, all this "trouble" is a full day of play for Emily.

New Quiet Activities

This past week Emily has found two new quiet activities: reading the Ensign & drawing.  Whenever I am writing something down, she wants a paper and pencil to draw something herself.  Her pictures of abstract and amazing.  As far as reading magazines, Emily loves to pretend to read the Ensign each night during family scripture study.  What a cute mimic!

Christmas Joys

 

While at my parent's house, Emily found two toys she loved - the Disney Kitchen and my old rocking chair.  She loved playing with the food, dishes, and cupboards of the kitchen.  Emily is an excellent cook!  She also loved sitting in my little rocking chair with her monkey.  It was a sweet moment to see her rock the monkey and give her loves.

Monkey on the Bed

Today I caught my Little Emily playing behind my bed.  I lifted her on top of the bed where she became a monkey.  Emily crawled around the bed and giggled each time I pulled her to the center by her foot.  She also loved laying on the soft pillows.  At one point Emily found my phone that was laying on the bed and dialed Aunt Sissa.  She jabbered away, saying, "Hi!" lots.  Finally, I realized she was really talking to someone.  What a silly monkey!  I was just glad I didn't have to call the doctor ;).

 

Reading Nooks

Emily loves to read and can be found in little nooks around the house with her feet crossed, pretending to read story after story.  She turns the pages and babbles along, at times even pointing to things in the book.  Emily is a sweet "Bookworm!"

Nana and Grandpa

While at home, Emily had fun with both grandparents.  Grandma Yates played lots with Emily on the floor with blocks.  Grandpa Yates enjoyed the Air Force Museum with us.  Nana let Emily investigate her drawers, cupboards, and purse.  Grandpa Handy love to hold and take pictures of Emily.  Unfortunately I didn't get a picture with Grandma and Grandpa Yates, but will be sure to next time. 

Christmas 2014

Nelson, Emily, and I have been anticipating our trip up north to visit family for Christmas for some time.  We were excited to see, visit, and spend time with our sweet families.  On Christmas Eve we left for Salt Lake to spend the evening with the Handy Family at the annual Christmas Party.  Emily loved seeing all the cousins, especially Ellie.  She was shy at first, but gradually warmed up.  We spent the night there and enjoyed a exciting Christmas morning with Mom and Dad Handy & Sissa.  Emily loved opening the presents and playing with the new toys.  She enjoyed the clothes just as much in pretending to put them on.  Sweet girl!  We were grateful for the gracious presents from Santa!

 

Later Christmas day, we headed farther north to Layton to enjoy some time with the Yates family.  We enjoyed a Christmas dinner and present exchange with everyone.  Emily loved to play with Addison and more new toys.  We had a good time the next few days visiting, going for a walk, playing at Addison's house, and going to the Hill Aerospace Museum.

 Nelson & his friends

Emily tuckered out from all the holiday fun

On Saturday afternoon (December 28), we went back down to my parent's house.  Nelson left Sunday afternoon, so he was able to enjoy a little time with my parents and even had time to visit my Grandma White.  I was sad to see Nelson go home, but excited to spend some more time with my family.  Emily and I savored our time with my family playing games, meeting my dad for lunch downtown, shopping, and simply being together.

My Siblings at our annual "Adult Game Night"

Our trip up north went by too fast!  Like always, we wish we would have had one more day together.  Gratefully, we will see them again soon.