As I try to think back and remember Emery at different ages, it's all starting to blur. So, I decided to write down things that are going on right now, so I won't forget them!
Age: 2 years 6 months
Weight: 32 lbs
Height: 3ft. (plus 1 1/2 inches)
Hobbies: Reading books, playing outside, playing with pretend food, jumping, running, and climbing.
Skills: Talking much more (finally), navigate and click computer mouse, put on shoes, push play and stop on the remote, and using the key to open the car/house lock.
What I'm into: Playing in the sink, helping out (vacuum, dishes, etc), watching Elmo, going to the library/park/store etc, doing things myself, playing in the rain/puddles, and bubbles.
What I'm not into: Getting too much help from Mom/Dad, sitting still, being quiet, holding hands in the parking lot &/or store, riding in the grocery basket, being strapped into a carseat, runny noses, sun in my eyes, brushing my teeth, and teething (2 year old molars! ouch).
Foods I like: Popsicles, marshmallows, goldfish, animal cookies, milk, hot dogs, cheese, watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, bananas, toast, candy, fruit snacks, crackers, fries, chicken sandwiches, spaghetti/noodles, dipping sauces (ranch, ketchup, etc), rice, raisins, corn, eggs.
Foods I refuse: Chocolate, orange candy/fruit snacks, anything new.
Favorite songs: I am a Child of God, Elmo's World, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Wheels on the Bus, Heavenly Father loves me, The Wise Man, Head Shoulders Knees and Toes, If you're happy and you know it clap your hands, Daddy song, Once there was a snowman, and classical music to fall asleep with.
What I'm saying: "I do it!", "Come here!", "Meee" (please), "Elcome" (your welcome)
After many sleepless nights, it's finally done! Joel finished his Master's thesis in Mechanical Engineering!!! He presented on May 4th and passed :) Congrats honey!
Emery and I went with some friends to Stewart Farms to pick strawberries today. For only $7 a gallon and about an hour of picking time, I'd say we got our money's worth!
Emery was pretty excited!
He had a little trouble knowing which ones to pick. I kept telling him only the really red ones, but we may have gotten a few yellow ones too!
I don't know why this picture is sideways, oh well. These are our 2 gallon baskets (which they provide and let you take home) full and ready to go.
When I got home I spread them out on cookie sheets. My 2 gallon baskets=3 cookie sheets full! Oops, should have just got one gallon!
I made 2 batches of freezer jam and it only took 3/4 of one cookie sheet full. I guess I need to make more jam! Anyone want some?
From 2 batches I got 10 (8 oz) containers + a little left over too.
And I also made a strawberry desert for dinner. This is strawberry-apricot dutch babies (minus the apricot). I found it in my Woman's Day magazine (June issue) along with a handful of other strawberry recipes!
I suppose I'll cut some up and freeze them too, since I have so many left. But we'll try to eat as many fresh as possible. Yum yum!
Joel's birthday was May 7th!! We had yummy ice cream cake from Baskin Robins. His gift was a work table for the garage.
As I try to think back and remember Emery at different ages, it's all starting to blur. So, I decided to write down things that are going on right now, so I won't forget them!
The field was pretty impressive. It even had a little playground for the kiddos to play on!
I had some funnel cake. Mmm...
Messy messy! But worth it!
By the time it started getting dark (and past his normal bedtime of 8:30) he really got into the music, clapping his hands, dancing, and shouting "charge".
After the game they had a firework show. Emery keep saying "loud?"
But he still really liked them. 
See, pure excitement! It was a great night!
We can't wait to go to another game! Let us know if you'd like to join us. We'll have a blast :)
