Subject: new words
August 3, 1999

Dear Ones,

My mom said to tell you I have new words: No, shoe, bellybutton, bath, adios, what;'s that. I also have a few sentances said only once, like 'that's the pool?'.

My non verbal words are huge. I went to the refrigerator this morning and showed dad that I wanted hot dogs, then put them on my highchair tray. I will go get your shoes or mine when I want to go outside. I will kiss you if you ask me for a becitos or a kiss and throw kisses when you are saying goodbye. I also like to dres s up like mommy and daddy and walk around in their shoes.

i love going in the hot tub where I play motorboat. We go to Alaska next week and I may see a bear from the car. Grandma and Grandpa Halsell may come see me the first weekend in October. Aunt Ilania and Aunt Susan have both come to see me in the last few weeks, and we had fun. I hugged them all goodbye so they will come back.

My favorite word is still Hi and ifyou were here I would say it to you over and over while I waved.

Love

Emily