Enough of all that, this post is supposed to be about Emily right (this is a song about Alice, remember Alice?)? Today was a big day for Emily, because she went to her very first Letterboxing event. Flying Dragon, Kimono Girl, and Katy, hosted a mini-meet in Urbana, IL this afternoon, and despite a little snow Emily was determined to attend. She dragged Christa and I on a three hour drive in horrible conditions (OK, it really wasn't that bad, but I am trying to build a little drama here.) all the way down to the Library in Urbana. Upon our arrival we were greeted with cheers and applause and made to feel like celebrities, I finally know just how the Beatles felt. Emily immediately got started making exchanges with all of the Letterboxers present and really enjoyed using her brand new signature stamp. After a short time Kimono Girl led a workshop on making a small logbook, and Emily squealed with delight, "Arts and Crafts, I love Arts and Crafts," it wasn't long before she was totally immersed in making her book.
This little trip was the perfect test for young Emily. We are hoping to take a short road trip out east in June, and I was very curious how she would do on a long car drive. She was perfect both ways, and even did a little driving on the way home to give her tired Dad a little break. She is also very helpful when stopping to fuel up, she jumps right out and starts cleaning all of the windows so we can all see clearly.
We all had a great time today, it was really nice to get away a little bit. Emily would like to thank everyone at the gathering for the special gift they gave her, the hosts of the event for a wonderful time and FungusWoman for the very special baby's first logbook.
Emily happily shows off her first few exchanges in her brand new logbook, given to her by FungusWoman.
Emily listens intently as Kimono Girl instructs the group about how to make logbooks.
Emily gets a little too excited about the clothespins needed during the gluing phase of the project.
Daddy laughs as he discovers what Emily has done with all of her clothespins.
After the Arts & Crafts project was done, Emily was ready for a nap.
Emily's first group photo at her first gathering. She was definately the youngest letterboxer in attendance.
5 comments:
I am glad the littlest letterboxer seemed to enjoy her first event. I know how much she puts herself into Arts and Crafts. Remember the prints????? I look forward to doing an exchange with Emily.
suebhoney
It was fun to read about Emily's excellent adventure. You're all looking great and it sounds like Emily has inherited Christa's interest in art. It also sounds like you need to change her occupation in her AQ profile from "jobless layabout" to "child prodigy" with all that driving and window cleaning she is doing!
Hope to see all of you at the event next month!
Wisconsin Hiker
Ummm... you're calling your proposed trip in June a "short trip out east?" You are going to confuse Emily at a very early stage in her education. That will be a long trip. Emily, repeat after me: "Daddy, are we there yet?" Again, but try to put a little more whininess into it...
Hmmm, I wonder who "Anonymous" could be...maybe someone whose name ryhmes with Aunt Candy?
Ooops - sorry, it wasn't supposed to be anonymous, that was just a result of the fact that I am a techno-ignoramus. I am perfectly happy to take full responsibility for any and every way in which I corrupt your child and teach her to drive you nuts. I see it as my auntly duty.
Aunt S (aka Sandy)
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