Emma's 1st day of Kindergarten

My little girl is a kindergartner.

Last night she filled the tub, washed her hair with shampoo and conditioner, and got out all before I even made it up stairs. I had to hold back tears because I realized how big she was getting...and I didn't know 5 year olds could even do that?!

This morning she woke up an hour early and colored sidewalk chalk outside while I worked out, got dressed, made her bed, brushed her teeth, brushed her hair, and got cereal. 

ALL BY HERSELF. 

When I dropped her off at school she was more than ready for me to get out of there...

You will do big things Emma. Be kind and always do your very best. 

We love you!

I was VERY proud of myself for letting her get this backpack...She begged and I decided a character backpack is 100 x's better than the Frozen shirt she wanted for the first day. I have control issues.  

En Pointe Dance

Emma would be the first to tell you, "dance is my thing!" She has had a blast in her tap and ballet class this year and did fabulous at the end of the year recital!

and now for the many faces of Emma...
sorry for "grainy pictures" it was quite dark in the auditorium! 

Elsa Dress

just like 5 billion other girls this Halloween, Emma wants to be Else from the movie Frozen. The problem is that the only dress up dresses they sell at walmart are size 4-6x....but really more like a size 4T. Emma is 5 so you would think that would work. nope. she is in size 6-7. awesome. so unless i wanted to spend 50+ bucks on easy (ya right) i had to whip out the sewing machine and get to work. the best part is that the fabric, velcro, and diamond thing only ran me about $10 bucks. 

it took me a few hours and a few times of ripping out seams but i finally finished. although it's not perfect, emma was ecstatic about it and that's all that mattered to me. 

i totally made this ups, no pattern, and no tutorial. sorry guys. but your guess is probably better than mine on how to make your own : )

and superman wanted to join in the fun!

....now to keep this dress in somewhat good shape until halloween! 

Emma is 5!!!

happy 5th birthday to my sweet emma. 

i love you!

 a few pictures from her little "frozen" party yesterday!