Saturday, December 27th, 2014

     MERRY CHRISTMAS EMMI!!!


I'm going to miss you Emmi, you are so much fun to hang out with. I'll check in on elf-a-vision when I can. 

Love you,
John

PS. Check your iPad, Santa had me download something on there before I left. 


Friday, December 26th, 2014


Aloha Emmi!!

Since it's my last day in Kauai I thought I needed to try out a beautiful flower lei. I know you are going to enjoy the rest of your trip on this wonderful island. 

Love John

Thursday, December 25th, 2014


Good morning Emmi,

You guys came back today looking so nice and tanned, so I thought I would lay out and get some some sun too. I also checked in with your Auntie Ole and Auntie Becca and they're all packed and ready to come celebrate Christmas with you on the 27th. It's going to be so much fun. 
Love John 

Wednesday, December 24th, 2014


Dear Emmi,
There are some really weird things in this house!!!  I'm not sure exactly what you guys do with these thingies, but I think they work well as a sleeping bag. Also, these flowers are really pretty, although some of them are a little sticky!!  Have fun at the beach today, maybe you'll catch a wave on your boogie board. 
Love John

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014


Aloha Emmi,
Your Christmas tree is a little smaller this year than last year. I guess you can't really go out into the woods to cut one down like you usually do. If you did you'd have to cut down a palm tree!
Love John 

Monday, December 22nd, 2014

Good morning Emmi,

This Hawaii place is awesome. It smells so fresh and it is so nice and warm. Inward investigating in one your bags and found some fun things, but none of them really fit....


I'll have to ask Santa tonight if he has elf versions of these goggles, because these are pretty cool!!
Love John


Sunday, December 21st, 2014


Woohoo!!!  Hawaii!!!  I'm so excited to holiday with you until Christmas!!!  Yahoo!!!
Love John

Saturday, December 20th, 2014

You guys are up to something. Yesterday there was suitcases, today you're at your Auntie Becca's.  At first I thought, yeah we're spending Christmas in Edmonton, but then I noticed you left your suitcases in the truck. So I figured I better stick close to keep my eye on you!!

Love John

Friday, December 19th, 2014



Good morning Emmi,
It looks like you guys are going on a trip. I peeked in your suitcase and I saw bThing suits, so it must be someplace hot, lucky you!!
Love John

Thursday, December 18th, 2014

Hey Emmi,
Today's your last day of school, WOHOO!!!  That means only 7 days til Christmas!!!!
Love John

Wednesday, December 17th, 2014

Wow Emmi, 
I love this giant snowflake you're Auntie Olie made you for your birthday. I thought I would hang it up for you. Hope you like it!!!
Love John

Tuesday, December 16th, 2014

Hi Emmi, 
I thought riding this smaller bird in the kitchen would be easier than riding the tall one in your Mommy and Daddy's bedroom. It's definitely easier to hold onto, but I wouldn't say he likes being ridden anymore than the other one. Oh well, I'll just hold on tight!  "Ride 'Em Cowboy!!!"
Love John 

Monday, December 15th, 2014


Hi Emmi,
I can't believe you're six now. Such a big girl!  I figured since your birthday is over I could use your decorations to practice my stealthy, sneaky skills. I think I'm getting pretty good.  Have an awesome day. 
Love John

Sunday, December 14th, 2014


HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY EMMI!!!!!

Love John

Saturday, December 13th, 2014


Hi Emmi,

I was thinking about your birthday party as I was flying back to your house tonight. You and your friends are going to have so much fun sledding. I was thinking that the weather is just right and the snow will be fun to play in. All that thinking about snow made me realise how much I love it, especially how every snowflake is unique. So, I thought I would make my own unique snowflake. Have a great day!!!
Love John

Friday, December 12th, 2014


Hey Emmi,
I got stuck in the blinds this morning. I was trying to sneak in and got tangled in the cord.  Also, I couldn't figure out a way to take a selfie picture because I was so tangled up!!  Oh well, hanging out here all day will keep me in the middle of the family action. 
Love John 

Thursday, December 11th, 2014


Good morning Emmi!!!

I was hanging out in you barhroom and I made a new friend. He's got this cool bottle of sand that he flicks up and down. I also really like his green outfit, it's very Christmas-ey!!

Love John 

Wednesday, December 10th, 2014


Hi Emmi,

I thought I'd do some cuddling with Santa today. I know it's not the real Santa, but this guy is pretty warm and cozy. 

Love John 

Tuesday, December 9th, 2014


"Yeeha!!!  Giddy up birdie!!!!"  These birdies are sure hard to balance on, and they keep trying to buck me off. So fun!!!

Love John. 

Monday, December 8th, 2014


Good Morning Emmi,
I'm pooped today!!  Monday's are so hard to get up and moving for!!  I thought I'd just hang out here for the day and maybe catch a nap later on. 
Love John

Sunday, December 7th, 2014


Hi Emmi,
I saw you playing with this light machine thingy today and I thought I'd try it out. I'm not sure what it's called, but it was fun to play with. I thought Santa would like hearing about how I put "HO HO HO" in lights!!!  Have a great day!
Love John

Saturday, December 6th, 2014


Hi Emmi,
I heard your Daddy telling you about your friends' Mya and Madison's elf drinking syrup in the fridge and I thought that sounded delicious. When I got in there though, I couldn't find the syrup. I did find this yummy "milkshake" instead, yum, yum!!!!  Have a great day Emmi. 
Love John

December 5th, 2014


Good morning Emmi,

I got a little bored last night and decided to decorate a little bit!!!  I saw the videos of your Christmas concert, my favourite part was the whistling!!!  You are such a great singer and I can't bieve you were able to remember all those words. Keep singing, it makes me so happy!!

Love John

Thursday, December 4th, 2014



Hi Emmi,

I love these jumbo marshmallows I found in your pantry. I ate 2 last night, and I figured the third would taste better roasted, but I couldn't figure out how to light this candle!!  Good luck at your Christmas concert tonight. I can't wait to hear all about it. 

Love John 😘

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014


Hi Emmi, Cleo De Nile, Lagoona Blue, Frankie Stein and I decided to have a tea party. They are pretty awesome once you get past their freaky names. We talked about all the cool things going on in your life. We are all super excited about you joining super girls at gymnastics and think you are getting better and better at handstands!!  Keep up the good work!!!  Love John 

Tuesday, December 2nd,2014


Hi Emmi,
Thanks for building this really cool house for me, it's very festive. If only I could figure out how to get in!!  Make sure you check out your experiment this morning, when I peeked at it last night your snowman had crystals forming on it. I have a challenge for you today, see if you can be completely dressed before your Daddy gets out of the bathroom this morning. I know you can do it. 
Love John

Monday, December 1st, 2014


Emmi, I'm back!!!!  I've been waiting for this day for 11 months. I've missed hanging out with you every day. I have been looking in on you with the Elf-Vision we have at the North Pole though. You had such an exciting year while I was gone!  You lost 6 more teeth, got to meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse, held a baby kangaroo and started grade 1. You are such a lucky girl to have had so much fun. Have a great day at school!
Love John ❤️