Since she could walk, Emelia has been an explorer! She's captivated by critters and climbing, and has an oh so curious heart.
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Receive Text UpdatesEmelia loves how there is always something new to discover, and something familiar to return to. She is fascinated by the “treasures” she finds...from bugs under rocks to twigs turned into endless creations, to spotting her favorite mushrooms in the wild.
When asked her favorite animal, Emelia says, “Hmm…this is hard. I love all of them! Except elephant seals--they’re a little too creepy.” If she has to choose, she picks monkeys (they climb like her and have cute hands!) and chickens, because they’re goofy without trying. She also loves frogs and toads; “they make good buddies.”
Emelia’s favorite outdoor activity is exploring....under rocks, through the woods, in the dirt, and especially climbing to discover what’s hidden above.
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