Gymnastics

Monday mornings Emerson has been going to toddler gymnastics or what she likes to call "nastics."  She gets to run around and pretty much have free reign of the gym. Unfortunately it was our last week but Mark was off and got to go with us for the last session.

They have a really cool playground on the side with a "rock wall" to climb and one of the fastest slides I've ever seen. Emerson flies about two feet at the end. Luckily there are foam mats.

Each week she has become a little braver. This week she went full force trying several things she has never done before. Like the giant foam pit!

Your Dad throwing you in might be one of the reasons for trying something new though. Ha!

She also tried the rings and hung on what seemed like forever!

She was definitely proud of herself. 

The tiny toddler side that is always a favorite.

Back to the rings. 

Cheesing with Dad.

She maybe be tiny but she is strong! I was really impressed. Hopefully we can sign up for another session sometime soon. I've seen lots of mamas there toting little babies in their mobys. So there is hope!

Potty Training 101

Step 1: Remove Diaper Cover

2. Attempt to remove diaper

3. Place diaper cover on your baby since you no longer need it.

4. Make a dash for it before anyone notices

Happy Late Valentines Day!

Here is Emerson's Valentines picture. Dressed all in red and sporting some of Mom's accessories. Yes, I do own a glittery red headband. Who doesn't? Since I'm indecisive here is a vintage version...

and a regular version. Taking this picture was pretty exhausting but seeing as she hasn't had a "real" picture taken in months it's all worth while. Happy Valentines!

Emerson's Valentine

Here is Emerson showing some love to her valentine, our neighbor Ben. Don't ask where her shirt is. I guess we still have to work on things not to do to get a boy's attention. But, look at the love!

Trip to the Museum

Yesterday we joined some friends for a trip to the Durham Museum of Life and Science. We had only been for a quick trip once before so it was nice to come back. We went to the butterfly exhibit and Emerson was really liked walking around in the jungle like environment. It was a nice warm up from the cold temps outside too.  Next we headed inside where there were lots of creepy bugs and critters. Most of which I would rather not see again.

But, the poisonous frogs were rather cute. Emerson loved looking into the glass and yelling at them. I'm not sure they enjoyed it quite as much.

We played a bit in the toddler area. We could probably stay there all day.

Here we are playing with some friends in the tornado area with snacks in hand. Thankfully she didn't blow away.