We visited the arboretum and walked around the lake looking at all the scarecrows. We let you walk on your own (one of our best ideas) and put Emma in the stroller. You loved running from scarecrow to scarecrow, especially the ones with dresses. (You also really enjoyed watching the airplanes fly overhead.)

You turned around and yelled, “Cheese!” while I took your picture.

See the little wristlet you have on in this picture. You wanted to wear it so I let you (another brilliant move). When we got back to the car, we didn’t have it. Fortunately, some kind soul returned it to the information desk. While we waited for Daddy to retrieve it, I put Emma in the car and put the stroller away. You climbed out of your seat (you weren’t fastened in) and into the front seat to grab something to drink.

We went to the park on Saturday. The weather was awesome! My favorite part was when you walked up to another little boy wearing a Curious George t-shirt and began making monkey sounds. I can only imagine what he was thinking. I guess we still need to work on appropriate social interactions.

Sophie has been such a great helper. Earlier this week, she helped me give Emma her first (at-home) bath).

We are lucky she loves water.

I love that when you are in a room full of toys

you choose the trucks over the doll houses.

On the way home from Grandma’s and Grandpa’s house, you were doing your usual talking and singing in the back seat. Daddy said, “Emma, I’m glad you have big feet. You have big shoes.” Isn’t that the truth.

Congratulations, Sweetie. You are already the best big sister to Emma. We love you so much!