Happy Birthday!

Happy 15th Uncle Matthew!

Zoo Lights!

We went to see the lights at Hogle Zoo the other night. It was really neat. There were animals everywhere and some were set up to flash in intervals to make it look like they were moving. In the picture below, the monkey was shooting a banana into his mouth and in the other one all the animals were passing a star along to put on top of the tree. They also had an orangutan jumping/swinging through a tree and an alligator opening and closing his mouth – we thought that one was the coolest. We even got to see the real bear and tiger playing around in their cages. It was a bit chilly so Emily was bundled up like crazy. She was so fascinated with everything though she didn’t even notice. All in all, a great night out and totally worth it.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

We went to see Santa today. Emily was completely fine sitting on his lap, but we had a hard time getting her to smile and once she took the candy cane Santa offered her she was ready to get down. From afar we could get her to say “Santa”, “ho, ho ho”, and “thanks” but she still wouldn’t crack a smile. A minute later we discovered she’d broke into the candy cane and was trying to eat it. After she got a piece of it she wouldn’t stop grinning and we were able to get a good picture with Santa. We’re glad that she was fine sitting on his lap and thrilled we were able to get a good picture.

Before the candy cane

After the candy cane

In the parking lot after - still loving it!

Happy Anniversary!

Yes I know we got married on the 11th, but due to Jeff’s unfortunate final schedule we decided to post pone it (well, at least the celebration) and pretend it’s today. Jeff had a rather big final Wednesday morning and studied all day and night on Tuesday. It’s hard to believe it’s already been four years…but at the same time, it’s only been four years? I often ask myself what life was like before Jeff and what I ever did without him. It’s really hard to remember. I know he says the same thing. How lucky we are to have found each other. Happy Anniversary hon, I love you!

Rock 'n Roll

Emily has recently discovered head phones. She now LOVES listening to music on my discman (I won’t let her near my ipod). The other night we were burning some CD’s and finishing up dinner and Emily just sat there munching on a roll and listening to Garth Brooks’ Christmas Album. (And yes, for those of you who have been privileged to see Emily dance, there was a little shimmying involved too.)

Beanie Baby

Emily found Jeff’s beanie the other day and decided to try it on for size. It kept sliding down over her eyes and she’d try to look out from under it. It was hilarious. I think she was laughing as much as we were.