Rr Bag

Each week at school Emma had a letter bag that they decorated on Monday's with something that begins with the letter of the week. During the week, at home, we would fill the letter bag with certain things that begin with that letter. I took a picture of the "Rr" bag becuase I thought it was cute how Emma chose to decorate hers by tracing the letters in ribbon. :)

Valentine's Day

These were the "treats" that Emma took to school for her friends. 

I LOVED the idea that I found here. 

 Aren't they too cute??? :)

 Our Valentine's Day Decorations :)

 This year I decided to start a new tradition and buy "baskets" to put our Valentine's Day treats in. :)

Emma enjoyed it! :)



Art Show - 3yr old class

 Below is the artwork from Emma's artshow this past January. She wore her princess minnie ears ALL DAY LONG! :) Here she is proudly showing her snow man.

Her Lion from Daniel and the Lion's Den as well as her Noodle figure.

And here are the answers to her interview. :)

I love stuff like this!

Mommy's First French Braid

I had to document my first time french braiding Emma's hair. I'd say it was pretty successful. :)

Breakfast Chef

One Saturday morning I had a little helper in the kitchen. We made pigs n' a blanket. :) One of our favorites! :) She did a GREAT job rolling the dough around the sausages.

Uncle Jason Visits

 Uncle Jason came to visit in January! We were so excited to see him!

As usual I didn't remember take any pictures until it was time for him to leave. So this is what we have. :)

Thanks for coming, Uncle Jason. Hurry back to come visit us!!!

Dreaming Shopper

I went to check on Emma before bed, one night in January, and found her with a little purse on her shoulder! :) A dreaming shopper. :)

Snowman Princess

Emma had to design a snowman for school. So she wanted to make a princess....we got inventive using things around the house. :)

First she cut out the three circles all on her own (which she can't see good since they are covered up). She did a great job. Then she asked me to cut a dress out (which I did a terrible job of). She added foam stickers, we cut out silver foil shoes, and crown, made arms and hands, gave her some earrings. Emma glued on the eyes, nose, mouth, wand and hair.

Good Gravy, It's Chocolate!

So, one night, I decided we would have breakfast for dinner and decided to make some chocolate gravy. Let me ust say, it was DELICIOUS! We LOVED it! :) The recipe is below.

Chocolate Gravy

• 1/3 stick of butter
• 2/3 c of sugar
• 2T all purpose flour
• 1/3 c cocoa
• 2c whole milk

Heat butter in a castiron skillet over low heat. Mix in sugar, cocoa and flour. Slowly poor 1c milk into the skillet and whisk well to remove lumps. Whisk in remaining milk, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick, being careful not to scorch. Serve hot over biscuits.

Piggy Tail Cutie

My girlie let me put pigtails in her hair so I had to take some pictures! :) I love her in pigtails! :)

Isn't she so cute??? :)

New Years Day - consisting of FOOD! :)

Black Eyed Pea Dip that we made for our snacky lunch. DELICIOUS!!!

We will be making this EVERY New Years Day!

Our Alabama china that we ate our Black Eyed Pea dip on. :) Our New Year's Dinner. Black Eyed Pea Soup with cheese grits and spinach. I'll have to find the recipe for the soup and grits to post. It is delish. This is the second year we made this and plan to make it for years to come. I must remember to 1/2 the recipe next year! :)

New Years Eve

New Years Eve Fun! :)

On New Year's Eve we ate pizza and went bowling with our dear friends!

Emma enjoyed spending time with her "favorite boys". :)

Emma's first time bowling, not on the Wii! :)

Her ball went very slooooooow! Scores...some look good and some look pretty pittiful! :) Pretty Girl! chatting with the boys sweet, sleeping baby! According to Emma, he is going to be her husband! Emma pushing the other boys away so she could bowl all by herself! Big Brother getting Little Brother out of the way. sweet, sweet, friends!

We got home and played the Wii, and let Emma stay up with us to watch the ball drop.

Happy New Year from our family to yours! :)

Sleeping Beauty passed out on the couch.