North Carolina...

Two weeks ago, Emma and I took a trip with Matt to North Carolina for some business he had there. Being from "small-town-Utah-USA" I like to go and see different places! It was beautiful while we were there.

On one of the days Matt had meetings, Emma and I found this great little park on a lake full of ducks. She had a great time and made some new little friends that let her feed the ducks with them!! So cute!

The three of us really had a fun time, but like always it was nice to be back home!!

Emma's first hair cut...

Yes that's right, she's 31/2 and she got her first hair cut yesterday! She was sooooo excited, because she likes to go with daddy when he gets his hair cut, so now it was her turn to "sit in the spinning chair and spin so they can get the back," as she said!!! She loved feeling like a big girl at the beauty salon where mommy goes!! She sat so still and mommy was so brave too!! Daddy thought she looked so grown up!! It probably looked a little silly having mom and dad standing over the chair the whole time...oh well Emma loved it and it looks so cute!!

Christmas at the Coleman's

We hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!! Santa did his thing at our home that's for sure. Emma was surprised with a new wagon among many other things she piled in with her when we took it out for a test drive. Play-Doh, her own cleaning set (broom, mop, and everything else she needs to really help mom!!), a new princess game, and some new books topped the list! Uncle Nate also surpised her with Fred Bird (who Emma loves) He's the reason she goes to the Cardinal games, to catch a glimes at Fred Bird!! We hope the New Year brings happiness to you all and you spend it with those you love!

Christmas Girl

Emma couldn't wait to put on her Christmas dress and go to church. And since she's going to be in Sunbeams next year she also was able to sing with the primary kids during sacrament meeting. That was a big deal to her and she sang her heart out!! What a big girl!!

Snow fun!!

We woke up to snow last Saturday and couldn't resist!! After a fun morning of sledding and eating "handfuls" of snow Emma had a hard time calling it a day. She's like grandpa Beckstrand and could be outside alllllll day. Some yummy hot chocolate finally won her over! All the snow is gone now (yes, welcome to Missouri...), but we can't wait for more!!

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BOY!!!

The Magic House

We have one of the greatest places for kids here in St. Louis. It's called the Magic House. We went there to celebrate Emma's friend Clemintine's birthday. There's sand and water stations (that Emma really couldn't get enough of...) and a little child size village where the kids can go grocery shopping, fishing, serve in a restuarant, be the librarian, and even do the news!! We had a blast and can't wait to go back!

Merry Christmas from us!!

Just copy and paste the website below into your address box and enjoy a holiday show!! I've also added this to "my favorite spots" below so you can be in a "show" too!!!

http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=1225025772

Baby News!!

Our family of 3 will soon be 4! We're very excited, and Emma can hardly wait. Our new arrival will make it's appearance on April 24, 2008!! Updates to come!

New York baby!!

In October we took an incredible trip with Matt's

parents to New York City! We had a fabulous time!

Emma loved the giant farris wheel INSIDE the Toys-R-Us store. She also thought she was in a dream come true in the Disney store. We did some great shopping, and there really are pigeons everywhere! Wow what a town!!

Halloween Princess

Emma made the prettiest pink Halloween princess!!! She got so much candy, by the time she got home she was dragging her candy bag!!

The Great Pumpkin search

We went to the greatest pumpkin patch ever and found the greatest pumpkins!! There were mazes, and tunnels, and an old "haunted" town, Emma had a great time dispite getting a little chilly toward the end!!!!

The Beckstrand Fam

This is a family picture of the Beckstrand Clan!! We're a dandy bunch!

Emma on the boat

Emma loves the boat. Her favorite part is when daddy takes her on the tube. Don't worry , mom, she always has a life jacket on!!!!