Arboretum Madness!!!

Two days this past week it was super nice here (like in the 80's), so Emory and I headed to the Arboretum after she got up from her nap. She is not as content sitting in the stroller anymore, she wants to push the stroller herself, or walk in the grass. I tried to teach her to roll down the hill but she only thought it was funny if I held her and we rolled down together. "Here Mom, it's my turn to take some pictures!"And she's off... Such a beautiful little girl!The next day Emory was on a mission. She was everywhere!! I guess she got the lay of the land the first time and knew what she wanted to do the second day we were there.Falling down wouldn't stop her, she'd get right back up and run some more.
Hopefully the weather won't get too hot for awhile and we can make many more trips to the Arboretum this Spring!

We're In Trouble...

We were getting dinner ready and when I looked down at Emory she had a new toy. Apparently money is alot of fun, she was super sad when I took it away from her. I told her daddy she is trying to tell us she wants an allowance, he didn't go for it.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

We have had a great Valentine's Day weekend so far. Friday when I came home from work, Grant had arranged for Ryan and Jenny to babysit and I had two options for dinner! Not only that but he let me take a nap before we went out so I would not be tired. My sweet valentine! I choose to eat at a wonderful Italian restaurant here in town that my friend Karen got engaged at and it was wonderful. We sat upstairs in the corner, there was candle light, and not too many people, just what I like. Grant and Emory also got me some balloons which Emory loves.Emory was making kissy faces at Bob the tomato.Giving kisses to her baby doll.Saturday morning, Grant had class so Emory and I ran an errand and met him back at the house afterwards. When she woke up we went to the Arboretum. It was a little windy and chilly, but it was so nice to be outside again.

Walking with daddy is one of Emory's favorite things to do.On our way home!We grabbed some dinner and went back to the house. Emory was just silly around the house. I guess she loves Valentine's Day!

Look Out Pebbles...

We started our music class again and Emory is having a wonderful time. I had some inspiration when I met a little 9 month old girl who had less hair than Emory and was sporting a bow. Surely if she can do it then so can we! We were at our friends house having dinner and we put one of their daughter's bows in Emory's hair and to my surprise it stuck. We went and got Emory her own bows and she doesn't seem bothered by them at all. I guess it turns out that we have a bow wearing little girl!It was an AMAZING day here today! Emory and I had some errands to run, but luckily for us our mall has a beautiful outdoor area right in the middle. We took a break and spent time out there. She was not happy to get back in the stroller, but on the way home we met aunt Jenny at a neighborhood park for a swing.

A Bunch of Firsts...

Emory has been such a busy little bee!! We have been experiencing a bunch of "firsts" around the Dess household and it has been so much fun. It seems like she is growing up way too fast and learning new things daily.


Here is our first trip to the Dallas Aquarium. We meet our friends the Cooley's for the morning and the it was a lot of fun. Emory enjoyed spending they day with Grant and seeing all the fish. It was a great place and we will have to go back soon! It got me on a kick to take advantage of the things Dallas has to offer.


Here is the first (I am sure of many to come!) picture of Emory's messy morning hair. I like this picture because it also proves that she does in fact have hair! We are probably going to have to deal with the mullet-ish style that it seems to be growing in as, but for right now I could not be more pleased. Pig-tails here we come!!!



Another first that Emory has experienced lately is... opening doors. We are doomed! She is a free woman now that she can get into any room that she wants. She pulls the handle, pushes the door and in she goes.

This past Sunday, we went to our friends the Cooley's house for Emory's first super bowl. Emory loves being around Carson. The kids had so much fun keeping tabs on what the other was doing. Emory really had fun with all of Carson's toys, especially his pick up truck. They were rarely in the car at the same time, so here is one of the few pictures together. Carson's super cool aunt Hailey started playing a game of screaming while running down the hall, while Emory could not fully participate she enjoyed it just as much.The most exciting first that has been going on is Emory's first steps!!! I doubted this day would come but Emory is getting more courageous about walking around our house. She still prefers to crawl because she can go so much faster but she will be running in no time.

Emory is not the only person who has big first occasions lately. Emory wants to tell Daddy how proud she is of him for being the top sales person of 2008 at his job. Good job Daddy, we love you very, very much!