Monday, August 10, 2009

Emma is Four!

Today is Emma's fourth birthday. My, how the years have gone by! I have so many memories with this girl. I could go on forever, with memories of her growing up, but I will focus on the "now."

Emma's body seems to finally be growing into her personality. She has always known what she wants and how she wants it, she is just so vocal about it these days. She is fun, sassy, sweet, all at the same time. Emma is also very smart, and inquisitive.

She also keeps us laughing non-stop. Just this morning, she came out of my bedroom and said, "Mom, I am getting ready for my birfday. I putted on your pineapple lotion all over my legs and I put some dusting (loose powder) on my cheeks. Do I look beau-ty-full?" Yes, baby girl, you do!

Here are some things Emma has done over the past year: First trip to the ER, complete with scan of noggin.

Last minute family trip to "Florida Destin." Emma loved it so much there and asks to go back all the time. She loves the beach! Emma also went on her first "date." With her daddy. And her Jefe. She had so much fun! Emma finds my camera and then runs and hides. Then she takes lots of pictures. Some, like this one, are keepers! She loves to help cook. And it {obviously} doesn't even matter if anyone is really cooking. She started riding dirt bikes...with her dad, of course! She has been missing her Uncle Russell. She has been finding her own "style." Emma has been teaching her brothers all the things she knows. She is such a great big sister!

Emma, I am so pleased with the little person you are. You bring me such happiness and joy every single day of my life! I am so blessed to be your mommy! I love you!

8 comments:

Jillian said...

Happy Birthday, Emma! We tried to call today; hopefully Emma could understand Grace's message. I want to go to "Florida Destin" too! Maybe we could hit the safari again on our way there. ;)

tammy said...

She is beyond adorable! You know that, right? Happy birthday little big girl!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday, Little Miss Emma! I love the cooking photo!!! Sorry about the scary trip to the ER! Glad everything turned out to be minor.

Merrick said...

She was so tiny when you guys were still in the ward...hard to believe all these little kids are growing up so fast! Happy birthday to Emma :)

Hale-O There said...

Happy Birthday Emma Loo! Time is flying! Are you ever coming to UT to visit?

Peggy said...

What a cutie!!

Brittany said...

Looks like Emma is going to be quite the cook! I hope Emma had a good birthday and that she liked her princess book. We miss ya'll.

The Walkers said...

I can't believe little Emma is four! What a cool chick she is. I would be thrilled if you guys came out for Christmas. It's been too long.