Lovey Bear

So, Emri has this little lovey bear/security "blanket" that Brett bought her before she was born. She actually has become quite attached to it and now loves to pack "Beh" around with her for lots of activities like:

Watching TV

Watching the snow fall

Sleeping on the couch with Daddy (apparently it's tranquilizing for adults too)!

riding in the car/sleeping

riding on airplanes

Naptime and bedtime are a must....it makes her instantly sleepy!

oh, yep....did I mention sleeping?!

Getting ready for the pool

and has proven to be a true comforter at times of sadness....like when Grandma and Kolby have to say goodbye

or the mean nurse at the doctor gives her 4 shots and pricks her toe. :(

Luckily, once we realized she was attached to "Beh" we went back to Babies R Us and bought 2 more so we could rotate them through the wash. E likes to suck on the nose and twirl her fingers in the ribbon bow on it's neck. The bad thing is they're white....so I'm washing them quite frequently!

Yesterday while I was on an errand in Babies R Us, I was going to buy a couple more for future need. They were only $5 when we got them. Well....they no longer carry that specific one. I gave the new version to Emri to see what she'd think and she didn't really care for it. So, today I googled "White Gerber Security Bear with Pink Satin"......

DON'T WORRY....Amazon only wants $59.99 for the bear now! WHAT THE?!?!?!? Seriously!!!!!!! Are they some kind of a hot item now?! So crazy!! I really couldn't believe it! We might just have to stick to "beh" at nap/bedtime only and when traveling away from home so I can keep these babies in good condition! Good thing we have 3, but they get dingy soooo fast! Hey grandma....how much do you love E?!? ha ha!

Moral of the story: if your baby takes a liking to a specific animal/lovey....make sure you have at least 5!

Did any of you have a lovey from your childhood? What was it? I don't remember being too attached to one thing. Do any of you STILL have that cherished item?! Or HAVE to sleep with it? Don't be shy....

Cinco de Mayo

We celebrated Cinco de Mayo at our place again this year. I think we'll keep it up for tradition's sake! We had the same salsa chicken tacos as last year but switched up dessert a little... with some of this awesome "NON"- Fried Icecream! Delish!! Go HERE for the easy recipe! (I got it at our ward cooking group).

So, Emri always spends her time ooohhing and aaaahhing over Baby Bexley whenever she is near! She really loves her! Here she's showing us where "the baby's button is!" Don't worry, she just lifted Bex's shirt right up and found it!

We love throwing parties with food (and now we have Emri as the entertainment portion)!

HaPpY MoThEr'S dAy!!

Happy Mother's Day to You Special Ladies in Our Life.... These Two in Particular!!

WE LOVE YOU!!

Easton Fountains

Yesterday was toasty warm, so we headed off to Easton to meet up with Averi & Katie to check out the fountains! Averi is a pro at running through the fountains already, so she had to teach Emri the ways! I think their conversation went something like this:

E: "Mom, don't I look so cute as I sunbathe here....at a safe distance away from the crazy water spray?"

E: "Yeah, I could SIT here all day!"

A: "No, Emri, get up. Mom, tell her to stand up!"
A: "Do you need help standing up?"
E: " I really think I just like the sideline business...just a nice mist here and there to cool me off."
E: "Look, I'll even be brave and touch the water!"

A: "That's more like it!"
E: "What happens if I stand directly over it and look down into the water hole?"

A: "Uh, I don't think that's such a great idea. Hey, Mom....is it ok that she's doing that??"
E: "hmmmm....maybe that wasn't such a great idea. I think I like sitting better!"
A: "C'mon Emri, just try it! Just once! C'mon!"

E: "ah....alright. I guess."

K: "Go girls! Go run in the water! You can do it!"

E & A: "shbrlsiherahshreraehrheawezrwayanldkuaoiuboinaeokaou" (read: "ready, set..")
A: "GO!!!!!"

E: thinking "OMGoodness! Here I go! I'm sooooo brave! This is the craziest thing I've ever done in my ENTIRE (14 month) LIFE!!! AHHH! I hope my butt doesn't look big in this suit, cuz that older boy is watching my every move!!

Older boy: "nice curves!"

E: "Averi??? Now what? Do I just stand here?!"
E: "Oh My! What the?! That's a lot of water! Where do I....What do I??...I've gotta...."
E: "I'm bailin' this scene!!"
E: "Where were you on that one Ave??"

A: "Girl, you crazy! I didn't think you'd do it!"

E: "You better have my back next time!"

A: "Aaaiight!"

E: "Actually, that was really fun! I want to do it again!"

They were so funny together!! Emri actually didn't mind the water one bit! After she ran out, she'd look at me, then back at the water and growwwwwwl!! I guess she was trying to say she wasn't afraid?! I don't know!! Here's a clip for your viewing pleasure! :)

DDS IDOL

Each year the dental school puts on their own spoof of American Idol. The students/contestants compete for a scholarship. I think this year it was $600. They usually write up their own words making fun of the school/professors/patients/etc. to popular songs. I think Brett needs to use his creative writing/singing skills and win us some tuition $$!

Anyway, it's a fun....VERY entertaining night to say the least (one kid guzzled....SERIOUSLY....a WHOLE bottle of Listerine in the beginning of his performance....I'm not sure how he was even standing up straight to finish his gig!! Crazy?! Stupid?? Yep!

Even Emri enjoyed herself...free dinner, glow necklaces and noise makers...what kid wouldn't want to be there?!

So.... there was a group of five D1 students that did a full-on choreographed Beyonce dance to "Single Ladies" which most of you know is Emri's FAVOROITE song. The only bad part about this was their costumes! Tights...black leather leotards....and one purple latex glove! They were pretty brave! I didn't film it....but I know someone that did! ha ha! If you want to see it, go HERE! (you'll have to scroll down a little ways to find the video) But don't say I didn't warn you for weird content! Emri didn't know what to think about them! I sort of felt like I needed to shield her eyes!

Flash too bright for those little eyes?!?!

Matt, Averi, Kate, Emri

The kids got a balloon on the way out and it has not left Emri's side since last Friday! As you can see....she cannot even eat without it!