My First Day of Preschool - Little Acorn Patch

Tomorrow starts my second week at my new school - The Little Acorn Patch - and I'm starting to look forward to it. My first day of at my new school was this past Tuesday and boy was there lots to see and do. Mommy and Daddy both took me on my first day and I showed them my new classroom, cubby and where I put my backpack and coat.

I have three teachers and their names are Ms. Kristin, Ms. Mandy and Ms. Julia. I really like all of them but, Ms. Mandy tells my parents that I crack them up.... I guess I'm funny or something. Oh and Ms. Kristin told my parents that I'm an escape artist.... can I help it if I'm one of the few kids in the class that knows how to open doors? Anyways, we have lots of fun playing, dancing and listening to music, coloring, story time and one day we even made home-made apple sauce! I'm also making lots of friends and Maysa (one of the girls in my class) seems to follow me everywhere.... I sure hope she doesn't have cooties!

On the down side, I think I might be allergic to something in the classroom or the new carpet that my school just got. On Thursday, Ms. Mandy noticed that I couldn't stop scratching my neck. On Friday, I had hives all over my body so much so that the Director (Ms. Andrea) thought I could have the chicken pox. Mommy and Daddy took me to see Dr. Sideridis on Friday and he confirmed it was just a bad case of the hives. Now the trick becomes what is it that is making me allergic. No worries though, the Dr. Sideridis says that sometimes you never find out and it can go away on its own.

All is well and I'm off to get some rest since I know that there will be lots for me to do at school tomorrow.

Love,
Emerson

Check out my cubby

..... and here's my coat/backpack holder

"See.... it says my name and everything"

"Check it out, I'm at the top star on the classroom door"

Nana & Pappy Come to D.C.

Nana Banana and Pappy came to see me this past week! Last Saturday, we met Nana and Pappy at the airport gate from their trip from Houston. Everyone seemed worried that I wouldn't recognize them but, you can't fool me, I knew exactly who they were as soon as they walked out of the airport terminal.

We had so much fun while they were here. I showed Nana and Pappy around the zoo one day, took them to the park to play on the swings and slide, strolled around old town Alexandria, visited with the Mc Eldowney's one evening (we played lots of hide-n-go-seek that night), and even had a night to myself with Nana and Pappy while Mommy and Daddy went out on a date. Nana and Pappy left this past Saturday and Nana cried a little as she was getting out of the car to go inside the airport. I didn't tell her this, but I wish that I could have made her tears go away. That's O.K. though, there's always our next visit! Here are some snapshots of our fun. There is also a photo that Nana took of me at the doctors office. I had an ear infection that day but the good news is that I'm all better now and ready for my new school (which I start tomorrow btw).

Well, I'd better get some sleep for a well rested day tomorrow. Mommy and Daddy are both taking me to meet my new teacher, Ms. Kristen. More to come on that.

Love,
Emerson
"Pappy, what no milk to go with my cookies?"

"Faster Nana, FASTER"

"Hey Nana, why are you stopping?"

"Catch me Nana"

Here we are waiting for the doctor to come check me out.

"Come on Pappy, it's this way"

"Give me some skin, Pappy"

Summer Time at The Cape

Since this past March, my parents have been planning their trip to Cape Cod and this past week we finally made it. Auntie Michelle and her family go all the time and invited us this year to join them. It was my very first family vacation trip and from the looks of our car, we looked like the Griswold's.

Auntie Michelle's sister Crystal along with Crystal's husband Eric (their kids: Peyton, Kendall and Anderson) and Eric's Mom,Jean, met us up at our house rental last Saturday afternoon. The week was packed with lots of excitement: Cape Cod chip factory, miniature golf at Pirates Cove, water balloon fights, kite flying, the endless candy stores and local ice cream shops and of course the wonderful beach! We went regularly to the beach and I loved it! Most of all, I enjoyed making new friends. Anderson and I were instant buddies while Peyton and Kendall take care of me and give me lots of candy and freezer pops.. yum! On our last day, the Maine crew, fixed us a traditional Maine feast (Lobster rolls, scallops, mussels, and fresh summer squash and home grown potatoes from Auntie Michelle's parents garden in Maine). Daddy ate so much that he almost went into a coma.

Here a few highlights of our adventure. Summer will be over before you know so enjoy it while you can. Next up.... fall apple picking... can't wait!

Love,
Emerson

Daddy couldn't keep up...lol.

The Brat pack (from left: Peyton, Anderson, Emerson and Kendall)

Anderson: "You open the door"; Emerson: " No you open the door"

It was soooo hot and humid that Auntie Michelle busted out the water balloon fight

"Buddies for life"

Views of our beach

"We'll take this one"

One foggy morning

The wicked Lobsta crew

Auntie Michelle with her yummy lobsta rolls

Beach Bums

Hi Everyone, sorry it's been awhile since my last post but to tell you the truth not much has been going on in Emerson's world until this past weekend.

Mommy, Daddy and myself went to Daddy's cousin Will's wedding down in Wilimington, NC. Cousin Will married a very sweet and pretty girl by the name of Angela (I have more pictures of that event to share with you all later on). There was so many relatives on Daddy's side that we got to visit with like.... Paw Paw, Grandma Linda, my Great Aunt's Chris, Beverly & Peggy, my Great Unlce's Jerry, John, Tim, & Mel and tons of second cousins!

We had lots of fun and on the morning of the Wedding, we met up with our cousins Michael, Jill with their sons Jacob & Josh for some beach fun. This was my first time to the beach and man am I glad that Jacob and Josh showed me the ropes. We had a blast and even got to eat some sand.

Enjoy the videos below and I hope that they don't make you too sick... Mom was taping again. I think after these tapings, Daddy is officially taking over the filming :-).

Love,
Emerson

GO Bobcats!

This past Thursday a special package arrived addressed to me from my Nana in Texas. I was so excited that I could hardly wait to see what was inside. Once I opened the box, got through all of the packing peanuts and wrapping, I discovered that Nana had bought me clothes. These clothes weren't just any clothes though.... they were special clothes from Mommy's alma mater. Nana knows that I love baseball hats so that was the first thing that I grabbed for. Here's some photos from that day.

Love,
Emerson

"Please, no pictures please"

Now starting Quarterback for the Texas State Bobcats...... EMERSON BARR

"Ahh, come on... why can't I throw the ball in the house?"

"Do you think that this picture I could use for my football trading card?"

My First Bike Ride

For months now, Mommy and Daddy have been saying that they wanted to take me bike riding but for one thing or another it hasn't happened. Well, that is except for today. After I woke up from my nap and had some lunch, Daddy loaded up our bikes on the back of the truck and off we went. Daddy thought to play it safe our first trip out and picked a park that had no hills and not a far distance (I think Daddy was worried that Mommy didn't know what she was doing with her bike...hahaha). Daddy always like to tell the story about how when Mommy and Daddy got their bikes, Mommy didn't know how to break! In Mommy's defense, her last bike had a banana seat and to stop the bike you had pedal backwards. Well anyhow, Mommy did just fine and I love bike riding! I'm looking forward to the day when I can take my shiny red tricycle out for a spin that Grandpa Tom and Grandma Linda sent to me for my first birthday.

Love,
Emerson

"Don't I look cool in my helmet!"

"This is great, Mommy does all the work and I get all the rewards"

"Daddy pedals much faster than Mommy"

"Hey Daddy, what's up?'

"Come on, enough with the pictures.... let's ride!"

If Only I Were a Star

Many of you have asked and unfortunately I wish I had a part in the video below.... then my parents would have more stashed away for my college fund :-). I think it's a cool video though..