Emily the Political Analyst!

Today while on the phone with my mom, Emily let me know that she had a question for Nana. Emily proceeded to take the phone and ask "Nana, why do you like John McCain?" I could hear my mom's laughter as she stated to Emily that she just doesn't like Obama. Emily then let her know that "when John McCain wins, we will be very sad, but when Barack Obama wins we will be very happy!!" Its so simplistic in the mind of a 3yr old :)

Fall Pumpkin Fun :)

We had a fun filled Friday with friends and family. We started with a trip to a local pumpkin patch with a couple of Emily's friends and Mommies too! Emily picked out a pumpkin for herself and didn't forget to get one for Molly. Molly had fun watching the big kids play around in the pumpkins, trying to pick them up and find the biggest one in the patch. Later that night we went to Boo at the Zoo for some trick or treating and activities. It was a nice night, though a little muggy and buggy! Emily posed "scared" in the make-shift graveyard on her Little Mermaid costume. Molly pretty much played with the pumpkin treat basket the whole time! It was a nice evening and we are looking forward to some more Halloween and fall pumpkin activities planned for the end of the month.

The Math Team's Littlest Helper!

On Friday we all went to the JV football game to get out of the house for a bit. Emily very quickly became Mrs. O'Brien's little helper ( a math team mom). She told me that she helped make the hotdogs, but needed help from a grownup. She put popcorn boxes together, collected money and handed out change, drinks, etc. She was having so much fun and feeling like such a big girl. We went and watched the game and cheerleaders for a bit, but were quickly told by Emily "I have to get back to work, there are lots of customers who want hotdogs!" In the end she even helped pick up the concession stand and was so sad it was all over!!

Last night she wanted to go back to "Daddy's work and help with customers" though it was an away game :)

We're proud parents...

Just had to share with everyone that Emily can write her name, Molly's name and a few other letters in the alphabet. It is amazing how fast it all happens. She came to me the other day and showed me that she could write an O, H and I...now in just a couple days she knows how to spell her name! Im sure we are on a roll now!

What did you say??

This evening while we were cooking dinner, Emily went into the kitchen and asked for a "potabowl". Neither Chris or I could figure out what she was trying to ask for, even after repeated attempts from Emily. Finally, out of her frustrastration with our lack understanding she simply stated, "You know, its kinda cold and you hold it on a stick and you lick it." Of course we now know with her explanation she meant "popsicle" :)...sadly for her after all of this, we dont have any in the house!!

The best sound on earth!

We finally took some video :) How is a baby's laughter not the best sound in the world? It can change your mood in an instant and make you smile from ear to ear....