We are settling into our new life in Billings quite nicely. Our temporary apartment is in downtown Billings and Emma and I are enjoying going for a walk every day. Montana definitely has it's own culture. On one of our first outings, we discovered Lou Taubert's western wear store. In one of the display windows there is a cowboy tuxedo. I have tried to take a picture of it, but it doesn't turn out well with the reflection so here is a google image for those who are not familiar with the stunning duds.
I also realize I'm back in Montana because I have continually heard the phrase "cowboy up". For those not familiar with the vernacular, it can be used in place of "man up" as in the ad I heard on the radio..."cowboy up and donate blood". Horray for cowboys!
Emma is also getting used to her new surroundings. We like to go to the many parks Billings has to offer and today we are going to the library. Emma has definitely discovered a renewed interest in books and I need more to read. Curious George is not so curious the 20th time around. Emma and I are also enrolled in swim lessons and go every Saturday. It's a class where parents do the teaching and is for kids 0-4. Emma is by far the youngest in the class, but it's still fun. She loves "jumping" into the water and does well with a supported back float, but only likes it for a few minutes. Her favorite activity is splashing!
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| Emma and Mom and swim lessons. Wonder where she gets her blue eyes from! |
No new milestones to report. Emma is still not walking which makes our outings to the park not quite as fun as they could be. She does stand on her own well now. She can also do all the motions to patty cake. I've been trying to get it on video, but she becomes suddenly shy when the camera comes out. Instead enjoy some pictures from the park.
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| Fun in the park |
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| Getting more confident standing on her own |
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| Unsure about the swings |
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