Emma’s had a bicycle for quite some time now and is really quite good at riding. I wanted to expand her range a bit so one afternoon we headed across the street into the canyon to let her ride on a wide open path. A trip back the next day ended in disaster. Continue reading
One of Emma’s favorite books lately is Fancy Nancy. The illustrator, Robin Preiss Glasser, was at A Whale of A Tale recently to read from the new Nancy book. We couldn’t pass this up and attended the signing in full fancy regalia. Continue reading
Today is Emma’s fifth birthday. She started celebrating yesterday with a trip to Disneyland for some face painting. A new bicycle and a dinner out with her friend Alicia capped off the day today. Continue reading
I made it home from Japan just in time to drive to California Elite and see Emma swimming with Granpa Northcutt on his last visit. They didn’t notice I had snuck in so I was able to watch for the first few minutes without them even knowing I was there. Continue reading
Emma, Henry and I went to the library this weekend to pick up a book for Marla while she was off at yoga class. I used the opportunity to show off Emma’s amazing reading skills to the branch librarians. Continue reading
Emma was recently sent to her room as punishment. She begged and pleaded for a light sentence but ended up serving hard time. When her time was up she rejoined society and had a pair of presents for Mommy and Daddy. Continue reading
Marla and Emma are both big Faith Hill fans. (Witness Mississippi Girl if you need proof.) In late August the Soul2Soul II tour came to town and I sent my two girls to enjoy a night of their favorite artist. Continue reading
Emma was in rare form the day these pictures were taken. Early in the day she wanted to dress up and pose for the camera. The white straw hat put it over the top. Later in the day she and Henry took turns making sweet music (sort of) with my guitar. Continue reading
There’s nothing quite so sweet as a pre-school performance, is there? Need proof? witness the photos and bonus video! What could make the day more special? When grandparents (Mandel, in this case) are in town to see it, too. Continue reading
If you’ve spoken to Emma in the last month or so you know that her latest obsession is Cars. We were lucky enough to get tickets to see the movie at The El Capitan Theater in Hollywood the day after it opened. Continue reading