Emily

Completing my trifecta of American househusbands and their awesome daughters (in case you're just tuning in, parts 1 and 2 can be found here and here) are the goofy and delightful duo of Chase and Emily. The dynamic between these two is truly something to behold: they somehow transitioned from in-depth discussion of the entire Star Wars series and the obscure personality traits of comic book characters to Emily's vision of owning and operating a food truck and the logistics and preferred menu thereof (bacon-wrapped steak anyone?), all within the 20-minute walk from the house to the park. By the time we arrived, my stomach was growling (mmm... bacon-wrapped cupcakes...) and I knew I was going to need something a little bit out there to keep my mind focused (bacon-wrapped.... bacon? YES!)

Fortunately, something a little 'out there' was not difficult to bring out with these two.

Smile for the camera? I don't think so.

Even the dog is making a face!

How about now?

Ahhh... perfect. 

As perfect as bacon-wrapped shrimp would be right now... 

but I digress.

She's practical AND pretty!

and I love how she looks in black and white.

And then it's back to dad for something a little more playful.

As playful as... bacon-wrapped gumballs????

This little mind is going places. When, at nine years old, you can have a brainstorming session on food truck logistics and where, when, and what your target demographic might be best served (bacon-wrapped tacos!), then you bet there is nothing going to stand in the way of big dreams and even bigger accomplishments.

And I look forward to trying to get her to smile for the camera

every step of the way.