Birthday Party

We had a great time at Emerson's birthday party...family, friends, hot dogs, hamburgers, and a dinosauer cake!! Sadly, Brian and I were running around like crazy and didn't take any pictures. Here are a few that Gigi sent! (Thanks Gig!)

Emerson is 2!!!!

Our little guy turned 2 last month on October 6. I still can't believe it. Brian took off work, and we celebrated as a family at a local park.

We love you bud!!

Happy Bow Tie Tuesday

Brian wears a bow tie to work every Tuesday. Today, Emerson wanted to join in the festivities, and at breakfast he told me, "I got a bow tie JUST LIKE DAD!"

First Day of Preschool

I can hardly believe it, but today was Emerson's first day of preschool. I definitely shed a few tears after I dropped him off with his teachers. How can my baby be old enough for preschool?

Hockey

Emerson couldn't put down the hockey stick last weekend at Gigi and Poppy's house. Perhaps we should have stayed in the Midwest?

Photo Shoot

Here are some pics our photographer, Melissa Smith (http://www.picturesmithgallery.com), took of Emerson. I still can't get over how quickly our little man is growing (he starts preschool next month). We are truly trying to treasure each precious moment with him.

OBX 2011

We had a fabulous time at the beach this year! Some of Emerson's favorite things were the aquarium, the pirate ship playground, the pool, Jennette's Pier, the kayaks and pinwheels at Kitty Hawk kites, digging for sharks' teeth, searching for seashells, and getting up before 6 am each morning. Thanks Nonni and Granddad for an awesome vacation!!