Summer Time!

Hello Everyone,

Things have been busy, busy, busy here in Alexandria, VA. At the end of June I successfully finished my first year of preschool and we celebrated with a party at school. We invited all of parents and it was loads of fun. This summer, I moved to Mrs. Lis and Miss. Amanda's class and so far it's been great. We have "Splash" days every Monday and Wednesday, Sign language on Thursdays and Karate on Wednesday inbetween all of our other fun stuff.

Summer is almost half-way thru before the next school year and already I am feeling like it's flying by! Mommy and Daddy have been keeping me busy on the weekends with all sorts of activities. The weekend before the fourth of July we went to the annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival. We've gone the past three years and this year Asia, Mexico and Haiti were the countries featured. There was one tent within the Mexico exhibit that I especially loved... they had live Tejano music (it reminded Mommy of home a little). It was REALLY hot that weekend but God must have been looking out for us because we scored rockstar parking (Thank goodness, Mommy's belly is getting bigger everyday and I don't know if it's me or what but I swear it's slowing her down... shhhh don't tell her that though, I don't want to hurt her feelings). Of course, my favorite part is the carousel that is on the National Mall and chasing the pigeons. (That just never gets old)

We have also made it out to the Pirates Cove water park this year. It was our first time and I loved it! All of the water is no higher than my shoulders and they have really cool slides and stuff. Auntie Michelle came too and Mom made us a picnic. Last weekend, Mommy took me to my very first movie - Toy Story 3. My friend Emily and her Mommy came too and we had lots of fun. I didn't quite make it through the entire movie but I came close and Emily introduced me to my very first taste of what a Slurpee is (boy was that awesome). Mommy was exhausted by the time we got home and I overheard her telling Daddy that it will just take time before we make through an entire show (hmmm... wonder what she meant about that). Although, I don't have photos yet, Daddy has been braving the heat and humidity and taking me out on bike rides along the Potomac, by the National airport and up and around Old Town Alexandria. It's really cool since I just get to sit back, relax, read a book and sip on my drink. Occasionally I have a snack too but that's only if I'm in the mood ya know. This weekend Mommy and I spent hours playing with playdough, coloring and chasing Bob around the house (we had some rain). It later stopped and Daddy took me on another bike ride :-).

So, that's what I've been up to these dog days of summer and I'm sure that I have more adventures in store that I'll share later. How about you? How's your summer going? I hope you are doing well and having as much fun as I am.

Love,
Emerson


Mrs. Julia and I - Little Dipper Class

Ms. Kristin and I - Little Dipper Class

Ms. Mandy and I - Little Dipper Class

End of Little Dipper Class Party

Pirates Cove

"Whoa! Check out the size of that fish!"

"I'm just exhausted"

"GOLDFISH, YES!!!"

"Check out the slides at this place"

"Mom and Dad, any chance we can get one of these for our back yard?"

"Daddy is the best partner when riding the carousel"

"Daddy, come on... look alive... lets go or that kid over there is going to take the horse I want"

"Oh come on birdie, I promise I don't bite. " "I just want to pet you"

This was part of the Mexico exhibit

2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Do see our Four Runner .... "Daddy's rock star parking!"

Emily and I waiting for the movie to start "Mommy couldn't believe that was a Medium"

"I'm thinking of trying out for the - Got Milk - campaign" "Whatcha think?"

"Mommy says drink your milk and eat your veggies"