SNOW DAY!

Today Mommy dropped me off at PaSa's only to turn around and pick me up an hour later. You see, today our area had it's first official "SNOW DAY" of the winter season! I had only seen snow once before and there wasn't enough to really stick around. Well this time it did and my Mommy let me play in it for awhile. I think I'm going to like these Snow days.... they sure are fun!

Love,
Emerson

"Mom, where did you put my sleigh... my bottom is starting to get cold"

This is what are neighborhood looked like earlier today with the snow falling

I tried to make a snow angel but no such luck.... practice makes perfect :-)

"Hey Mommy, guess what I have behind my back.... that's right, a big fat snowball!" "That will teach to wipe my nose again "

Look who's walking now!

On January 5th I decided that this crawling stuff was getting me nowhere. I knew that I needed a plan. A plan to be able to get around the house faster and quick enough to catch Bob our cat... it was that day (Jan. 5th) that I took my first step. Daddy was so excited as he witnessed it while Mommy was in the kitchen cooking dinner. My PaSai was oh say happy too since she's been telling Mommy for months now that I need to walk soon due to my weight :-). By the way, when we were at the doctors the other day, I weighed in at 23 lbs 4 oz. The doctor says I'm doing good and growing right along.

I'm getting really good and holding Mommy's hand while we walk from room to room too. Last night, I overheard Daddy telling Mommy that he's finally convinced that we need more safety gates for our stairs. Hmmm.... I don't need no stinking safety gates.... I'll humor my parents though and let them put them up for their sake. I was worried about Bob and him not being able to get through the gates but he does just fine. Man can that cat jump! I sure wish that Bob could teach me how to jump that high. Anyway, Mommy took some video footage this morning of me walking so you can see for yourself. The most steps that I've taken so far without falling is 10. My Daddy's friend said that before you know I will be running. Woo Hoo, I can't wait for that because that is when the real fun begins!

Love,

Emerson

I got the Croup!

Last Friday Mommy had to stay home from work because I had a fever and wasn't quite myself. On Saturday, Mommy and Daddy took me to the doctor and as it turns out, I had what they call the croup! The doctor said that my "bark" like cough was a dead give-a-way for this croup thing. Mommy just thought that I had watched too many dogs on Animal Planet...hahaha!

Mommy had to leave for Chicago this past Monday so Daddy and I were left to fend for ourselves. It's a good thing that I have a great Daddy who not only knows my routine and food regimen, but is also a fan of them :-).

All is well now. I am croup free and everyone is home enjoying the warmth of our fireplace.

Love,
Emerson




"Let me see... is there any candy on this thermometer?"

"You want me to stick this where?"

"Oh, I'm definitely going to need some TLC"

What a Great Day!

My Aunt Meredith, Uncle Brad and their daughter Ashlynn came all the way from Buda, TX to stay with us for five days. OHHH the fun that we have had playing games, eating lots of food and going on exciting adventures. The O'bannions have been here a couple of times before (once for my parents wedding and another time in March a few years back). Aunt Meredith,Uncle Brad, and Mommy all went to college together and spent this last trip trying to convince my Daddy that Texas is way better than the east coast. Needless-to-say, Daddy is not biting but I think Mommy would like to believe that she's making progress :-). Also, I think I overheard my Uncle Brad with his concerns of me not being Texas born.... so is it bad that I was born in a place that isn't really considered a state???? Heck, I don't care just as long as l get to eat my tasty snacks and play with my cool toys.

On one of our adventures, we got to go to Great Falls and the Zoo. Since you've seen some of my zoo outings before, I thought I'd share our photos from Great Falls.

Love,
Emerson




Great Falls (Maryland side).... Great Falls is positioned between Virginia and Maryland

"Where we going next?"

Uncle Brad, Aunt Meredith, and Ashlynn

"So, do you have any food Dad?"

"Hurry take the picture, it's freezing out here!"

HORRAH, Santa Came!

My first Christmas and so much excitement that I didn't know what to do first. I must have been really good this year because I got lots of presents. However, as you can tell from below the best gift of all was paper....I had a blast! Daddy was happy too (although I'm not sure why) because of his leg lamp. Apparently it has something to do with one of his favorite Christmas movies (A Christmas Story). Mommy says that he has to keep it in his office and definitely not in the window of our townhouse. Pappy was trying to convince Mommy to place it in the living room. Mommy put a kibosh on that nonsense and I have to say that I agree with her on this one. Who thinks of making a lamp out of a leg? Anywho, Christmas day was fun and I sure am lucky to be so loved with all my treasures that I received! Thank you to eveyone, boy I am a lucky duck :-)

Love,
Emerson




" Daddy, I think Mommy must feel guilty and that's why she's letting you keep this ugly lamp "

"Nana, can you get me more paper.... I need more to make my baby fort"

"Give me five Nana"

"Nana, open this one next... it's from me"

Twas the night before christmas.......

and for the first time in twelve years, my parents spent the holiday at home and not traveling. So here at the Rahm-Barr house, we started the beginnings of our Christmas traditions. Nana and Pappy came in town as well. After a hard day of eating, napping and relaxing we got dressed in our Sunday best and headed for Christmas Eve church services. Afterwards, we went into the District to check out the National Christmas tree (Pappy's idea). It was awesome and Mom and Dad liked it so much that they've decided to make that a yearly tradition as well. The tree was magnificent and although you can't tell from the photo below, there are trains that go around it where children (o.k. adults too:-) can toss coins into the train cars as they pass by. Also, there are individual Christmas trees for each state that are placed on the outskirts of the National Christmas tree.

Love,
Emerson




"Dad, quick look.... there's like a million lights on that tree... WHOA!"

"Pappy, help me out... Daddy has me trapped"

"hurry take the picture.... we're freezing out here"

"Daddy... let me outta here... there's so much to play with"

I surrived Guys Week!

This past week Mommy went out of town for business. Daddy and I had what I call Guys Week. In preparation for Guys Week, Mommy typed up a schedule for my food and sleep, laid out my clothes and reviewed the daycare routine with Daddy. Mommy worries too much I think. Daddy made sure that I was well fed, got enough sleep, clean, dressed appropriately for the weather and of course we had lots of fun playing. While Guys Week was a blast I sure was happy to see Mommy yesterday night and I think so was Daddy! Daddy just kept saying to Mommy " I don't ever want to be a single parent".

Here are some photos of Daddy and I during Guys Week, enjoy :-).

Love,
Emerson







" Now that I'm almost walking, I really am doing all my own stunts!"

"Daddy doesn't care if I play with the presents that Nana banana sent". "They have prettier paper than the ones Mommy wrapped."

" Do you think Nana will notice if this one is opened before Christmas?"

"Daddy thinks that I'm not smart enough to figure out how to get out." "He must be new :-)"