Em was almost finished this one
when she gasped "Oh no! I forgot
to include a cougar!!" And at the last
second: "I have to have a deer in there!"
It's always been about animals with
Emily. Her "Barbie Stage" was almost solely
about the little pets you can get
as accessories. A few years ago she
wanted to stay up late evening after
evening discussing whether it
was possible for her to really
become a tiger trainer one day.
I don't want to disclose too much
about her current aspirations but
do find it hard to imagine her not
working with animals or perhaps for
people. Something that allows her to put her compassion where it's
needed. You know, like caring for her elderly mother and father!
This was my 32nd Birthday. To celebrate, I wore a side ponytail and lipstick and served chocolate cupcakes in the backyard. It was fabulous. Actually, it was a flop. We had a heck of a time mushing our cupcakes into the sprinkles to get them to stick. But in the end my kids adored me so I was happy.
Simon the sixteen month old funny buddy. So easy-going, so loving, so chill. Until he suspects a boundary of any sort. Then prepare for "the pinch". As if out of nowhere, it comes to your back fat. Teeny razor nails and the grip of a hundred men. Through "the pinch", Simon has taught us who will have the last laugh. 
Emily Elizabeth
