HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

This is me and Grandpa. I didn't get to spend much time today cuz he had to work. That's ok though, because the time I spend with him is always special!

Aunt Becky and Grandma got to spend the afternoon and early evening with their daddy, my Great-Grandpa. Family gatherings are always fun. We get to laugh, eat good food, and, of course, I get lots of attention.

To all you dads out there, and one in particular, Angel hugs & kisses. Love, Emma

A BLUE RIBBON DAY!

Giddyup! Today I participated in my second horse show at Above & Beyond Ordinary. What a beautiful day...the sun was shining, my family was in attendance, and I won the blue ribbon! I usually ride Cindy, but my buddy, Benjie was on her today so I got to ride Diva for the first time ever. We must have made a good team, cuz everyone was amazed at how well we did. Grandma hasn't seen me ride since last December and she was so surprised at how well I'm doing. Now I hang onto the reins, and tap my horse with them when I'm ready to move forward. I even took the rings off the post when asked...didn't quite make it when I had to put the ring back on, but I gave it a good try! The picture at the bottom of the page is of me, my Mom, and Jan, the lady who runs Above & Beyond...she's one of my favorite people in the world! Thanks for all your help Jan...love you! If you'd like to see more of my pictures, check out www.dropshots.com/bethesda54

Happy trails!! Hugs & kisses,
Emma

GRADUATION DAY

I graduated from pre-school today!!! School won't end until Friday, but the teachers couldn't wait to share all of our accomplishments until then. The ceremony started with the class processional, but I decided I didn't need one of my shoes as I was making my way into the front of the room. My speech therapist, Barbara, insisted I walk in wearing both shoes so we stopped to put my shoe back on...can't blame a girl for trying. I didn't particularly care for my cap either so that didn't make it through the ceremony. Hey, I've got to win some of the battles!

Our principal played a special tune for us on her kazoo...Pomp & Circumstance...pretty cool! We sang a few songs and then each of us received our Certificate of Promotion. We all received "best of ..." awards too; mine was "Gives the best hugs". But what else would you expect?

Kisses to all! Emma

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AUNT JACKIE!!!

Aunt Jackie is 26 today....seems awfully old to me but it's ok cuz she's pretty cool. Aunt Jackie, Grandma and I went to Solvang Friday. I graduate from Pre-K on Wednesday and Grandma was looking for the "perfect" dress. I liked the trip because I got one of the wonderful Danish cookies when we were through shopping! :-)

Saturday was therapy riding. I'm preparing for my big horse show next Saturday so I'm paying extra attention to Jan, my instructor. Cindy, "my" horse, wasn't in a very good mood and stepped on one of my sidewalkers feet. Guess we all have our off days! Grandma is already planning on lots of pictures and video so I'll try to make sure she updates my page next weekend!

All the family came over today to celebrate Auntie's birthday. Yummy veggies, hot dogs, cake and ice cream. And I got to spend time with all my special people. Of course my favorite part of the day was "helping" Aunt Jackie open her gifts...knew she couldn't do it without me.

Big Angel hugs & kisses to all!!

Emma