Since Emma turned 2 it's like we have a new child on our hands.
One blink and we have this little girl who now seems so tall, talking endlessly, becoming so independent and really expressing herself.
I've lost track of how many words she can say now, it's endless words and trying to figure out what she's saying. We're caught by surprise many times when she repeats something we've said either from a while back or instantly.
This past weekend we managed to go on our Summer Holiday. Our first family beach holiday which I've been looking forward to for a long time! You can imagine my dissapointment when I heard that Hurricane Irene was on it's way and we were right in her path. With continuous calls to the lodge where we were to stay, they convinced me that we'd be arriving after the storm and we'd be good to go. Still unsure about going. What the weather would be like after the storm? Will the beach be covered in debris?
It turned out beautifully, sunny skies everyday and it was so hot! Just the getaway we needed with our little Emma before Baby sister arrives.
Emma showed so much excitement as we were packing the car before we left. It was so cute to see, reminded me of how excited I would get going away on holiday, but I never thought a 2 year old would react that way. She was very vocal, jumping around, shouting. She had her little suitcase ready, sat by the stairs waiting for her shoes to be put on, then climbed in her carseat and was ready to be strapped in. We eventually leave the house, and Emma asks to see Ella and Amy...hmmmm.....
So our first stop on Sunday was Wilmington, where we would visit the aquarium and try get to the beach before sunset. Fort Fisher has a small aquarium, but adequate enough for Emma explore the sea life. She seemed to have enjoyed herself, she got to touch a horseshoe crab, starfish and some urchin.
All excited about taking Emma to the beach later that day, turned out to be quite the ordeal for Emma. We went to Wrightsville beach, Emma hated the sand, which I expected, as she never wants to play in the sandpit. But thinking the water might entice her, it didn't. Our little girl, squealed and whined about the sand in between her toes and on her hands, when we sat her on the towel she would continue to whine and have both hands and feet in the air. Funny girl. Dad tried to take her to the water, if Em could climb on top of her dads head she would have. We knew we were in for a "good beach weekend" with Emma behaving this way! :)
That night we were all in bed by 9pm and fast asleep - Em loved being in her own bed, jumping up and down, so happy, and crying for just a bit before falling asleep.
Monday we made our way to Bald Head Island, this involved 2 ferry rides, one being a vehicle ferry, ie we take our car on the boat, and the other we had to park our car and catch the passenger ferry to Bald Head.
Once on Bald Head Island we were transported by tram to our place of accommodation - Marsh Harbor Inn. We checked in and were assigned a golf cart, the only means of transport on this island. This was fun for all us. Em got to sit with mom and dad in the front, put the key in the starter and at times even helped dad drive.
Bald Head is a small island, that takes 15 minutes to get from one end to the other, has one little grocery store, one main restaurant (which sadly had poor reviews, so opted to not even eat there, luckily there were two deli's we could eat at and the grocery store), and just a few little boutique-ish stores which we didn't get to see.
So the next 2 days we spent exploring the island, trying to get Em used to the beach - which was not quite successful, we hope it's just an age thing. As soon as Em walked on the sand she froze and would not move, as though she were stuck in concrete. The only time she took a few steps was when I had her sneakers on, but obviously sand would eventually get in and Emma would hate it. Only our girl wants to wear sneakers to the beach, and sit on her towel while digging in the sand. I hope next summer will be a different story.
We also rented bikes and rode around the island, Emma loved this sitting behind her daddy and just taking it all in. She found it funny when Rod would stand and peddle going uphill as she would rock side to side. An hour into the ride Em fell asleep, and we had to head back, poor girl was all slumped in the child seat.
All in all, a wonderful, relaxing little getaway. Emma was so easy going, we just love how big she's gotten, expressing herself and commenting on things, showing her excitement and talking about things after.
She has become a little cheeky these days, but we hope to nip that in the bud. Em got to fill up on lots of fries, chicken tenders and grilled cheeses, funny how this is all what eating places offer kids. The night we got home, I steamed carrots and I was surprised that Emma went for them and said, "nice"!! I guess she missed her veggies, we did too!
We got some really great shots this holiday - these being our favourites, so much love from our little Emma, we can't get enough!
Now we wait for our next exciting adventure, arrival of baby sister, just shy of 10 weeks to go....
One blink and we have this little girl who now seems so tall, talking endlessly, becoming so independent and really expressing herself.
I've lost track of how many words she can say now, it's endless words and trying to figure out what she's saying. We're caught by surprise many times when she repeats something we've said either from a while back or instantly.
This past weekend we managed to go on our Summer Holiday. Our first family beach holiday which I've been looking forward to for a long time! You can imagine my dissapointment when I heard that Hurricane Irene was on it's way and we were right in her path. With continuous calls to the lodge where we were to stay, they convinced me that we'd be arriving after the storm and we'd be good to go. Still unsure about going. What the weather would be like after the storm? Will the beach be covered in debris?
It turned out beautifully, sunny skies everyday and it was so hot! Just the getaway we needed with our little Emma before Baby sister arrives.
Emma showed so much excitement as we were packing the car before we left. It was so cute to see, reminded me of how excited I would get going away on holiday, but I never thought a 2 year old would react that way. She was very vocal, jumping around, shouting. She had her little suitcase ready, sat by the stairs waiting for her shoes to be put on, then climbed in her carseat and was ready to be strapped in. We eventually leave the house, and Emma asks to see Ella and Amy...hmmmm.....
So our first stop on Sunday was Wilmington, where we would visit the aquarium and try get to the beach before sunset. Fort Fisher has a small aquarium, but adequate enough for Emma explore the sea life. She seemed to have enjoyed herself, she got to touch a horseshoe crab, starfish and some urchin.
All excited about taking Emma to the beach later that day, turned out to be quite the ordeal for Emma. We went to Wrightsville beach, Emma hated the sand, which I expected, as she never wants to play in the sandpit. But thinking the water might entice her, it didn't. Our little girl, squealed and whined about the sand in between her toes and on her hands, when we sat her on the towel she would continue to whine and have both hands and feet in the air. Funny girl. Dad tried to take her to the water, if Em could climb on top of her dads head she would have. We knew we were in for a "good beach weekend" with Emma behaving this way! :)
That night we were all in bed by 9pm and fast asleep - Em loved being in her own bed, jumping up and down, so happy, and crying for just a bit before falling asleep.
Monday we made our way to Bald Head Island, this involved 2 ferry rides, one being a vehicle ferry, ie we take our car on the boat, and the other we had to park our car and catch the passenger ferry to Bald Head.
Once on Bald Head Island we were transported by tram to our place of accommodation - Marsh Harbor Inn. We checked in and were assigned a golf cart, the only means of transport on this island. This was fun for all us. Em got to sit with mom and dad in the front, put the key in the starter and at times even helped dad drive.
Bald Head is a small island, that takes 15 minutes to get from one end to the other, has one little grocery store, one main restaurant (which sadly had poor reviews, so opted to not even eat there, luckily there were two deli's we could eat at and the grocery store), and just a few little boutique-ish stores which we didn't get to see.
So the next 2 days we spent exploring the island, trying to get Em used to the beach - which was not quite successful, we hope it's just an age thing. As soon as Em walked on the sand she froze and would not move, as though she were stuck in concrete. The only time she took a few steps was when I had her sneakers on, but obviously sand would eventually get in and Emma would hate it. Only our girl wants to wear sneakers to the beach, and sit on her towel while digging in the sand. I hope next summer will be a different story.
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We also rented bikes and rode around the island, Emma loved this sitting behind her daddy and just taking it all in. She found it funny when Rod would stand and peddle going uphill as she would rock side to side. An hour into the ride Em fell asleep, and we had to head back, poor girl was all slumped in the child seat.
All in all, a wonderful, relaxing little getaway. Emma was so easy going, we just love how big she's gotten, expressing herself and commenting on things, showing her excitement and talking about things after.
She has become a little cheeky these days, but we hope to nip that in the bud. Em got to fill up on lots of fries, chicken tenders and grilled cheeses, funny how this is all what eating places offer kids. The night we got home, I steamed carrots and I was surprised that Emma went for them and said, "nice"!! I guess she missed her veggies, we did too!
We got some really great shots this holiday - these being our favourites, so much love from our little Emma, we can't get enough!
Now we wait for our next exciting adventure, arrival of baby sister, just shy of 10 weeks to go....
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