Click Here to pull up Emily's Newborn Video on UTube.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Emily's UTube Newborn Video
I would like to share with each of you Emily's Newborn Video that Jeremy made. It is on UTube so when you pull it up, click on the RED "HQ" button in the bottom right hand corner on the video screen for better quality. Enjoy!
Click Here to pull up Emily's Newborn Video on UTube.
From Emmie Weeks 5, 6 and 7
Click Here to pull up Emily's Newborn Video on UTube.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Emily's First Boat Ride
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| From 4-4-09 Emmie's First Boat Ride |
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| From 4-4-09 Emmie's First Boat Ride |
Then we all took a party boat ride. This was Emmie's first boat ride. She did great! We zipped her up into her life jacket, it pushed her cheeks up as far as they could go, and we started off. Within a few minutes, she was out. I guess the breeze just felt too good.
Click here to see more pix from our lake trip.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Emily's Two Month Professional Pictures
So our photographer, Michelle King from church, wanted to take pix of Emmie again, so she twisted my arm (ha-ha) and we went over there on Wednesday. She did an amazing job! They were just as I had envisisioned. Beautiful!
(YOU HAVE TO click here to see more since there are SO MANY good ones and I couldn't put all of them on the post...)
Here are some of the shots...
(YOU HAVE TO click here to see more since there are SO MANY good ones and I couldn't put all of them on the post...)
Here are some of the shots...
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| From 4-1-09 Emmie's 2 mo Proff Pix |
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| From 4-1-09 Emmie's 2 mo Proff Pix |
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| From 4-1-09 Emmie's 2 mo Proff Pix |
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Happy 2nd Birthday, Molly!
Molly,
March 30, 2007 - what a special day! I remember 2 years ago when Grampa called me to tell me that your mommy had had you. Then she called me later to tell me your beautiful name - Molly Anne. We can't imagine you being anything else.
You are such a sweet child that brings so much joy to not only your parents, but your grandparents, aunts, uncle, and your friends. You have such a sweet disposition. You are smiling ALL the time. If you have a rough moment it is rare. You make us laugh often by using words like "cute" and "delicious" in sentences.
You love to read and sing songs. I hope that Emmie loves those things just as much as you do when she gets older. You are going to be such a sweet big sister to your little sister. I can't wait for her to get here and see you kiss, love, and interact with her. She is going to think you are the best.
Happy 2nd Birthday, my "niecie"! We are so VERY thankful to the Lord for your presence in our lives.
I love you!
Aunt 'Chelle
This year we couldn't be at Molly's Birthday Party in Baltimore. Jen put on an awesome Blues Clues party for her. Check out the blog here.
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| From Molly's 2nd Birthday |
March 30, 2007 - what a special day! I remember 2 years ago when Grampa called me to tell me that your mommy had had you. Then she called me later to tell me your beautiful name - Molly Anne. We can't imagine you being anything else.
You are such a sweet child that brings so much joy to not only your parents, but your grandparents, aunts, uncle, and your friends. You have such a sweet disposition. You are smiling ALL the time. If you have a rough moment it is rare. You make us laugh often by using words like "cute" and "delicious" in sentences.
You love to read and sing songs. I hope that Emmie loves those things just as much as you do when she gets older. You are going to be such a sweet big sister to your little sister. I can't wait for her to get here and see you kiss, love, and interact with her. She is going to think you are the best.
Happy 2nd Birthday, my "niecie"! We are so VERY thankful to the Lord for your presence in our lives.
I love you!
Aunt 'Chelle
This year we couldn't be at Molly's Birthday Party in Baltimore. Jen put on an awesome Blues Clues party for her. Check out the blog here.
The Past Few Days
My friend, Megan Watson from Slidell, sent me this amazing pix of Emmie that she took at the Slidell shower and I just love it. Jeremy said last night that that is probably the best pix we have of her. It is just priceless. It looks like a Mona Lisa pix - is she smiling or not?!?!?
From Emmie's Slidell Shower
This past weekend Jeremy helped to host a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for the Gateway Kids that he serves on the board for. It was a big hit with basketball skills games, the tournament games, a kids vs. board basketball game, and then the ice cream truck came for the finale. See more pix here.
From 3-28-09 Gateway Bball Tournament
Also, Emily has been enjoying her tongue lately. Here are a few pix of her in action.
From Emmie Weeks 5 and 6
From Emmie Week 7 and 8
This past weekend Jeremy helped to host a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament for the Gateway Kids that he serves on the board for. It was a big hit with basketball skills games, the tournament games, a kids vs. board basketball game, and then the ice cream truck came for the finale. See more pix here.
Also, Emily has been enjoying her tongue lately. Here are a few pix of her in action.
From Emmie Weeks 5 and 6
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Happy Two Months Birthday, Emmie!
Emmie,
Another month and even more blessings that we can't even begin to count! You are definitely spoiling us as first time parents. WOW you are a really good baby! You are still VERY predicable when it comes to your schedule, naps, and feeding times. If you are crying we think about when you were fed last, check your diaper (you are not a fan of a wet or a dirty diaper), and then if those are not it you are usually just sleepy.
Some exciting events this past month:
-You were dedicated at our church, Mountain Brook Community Church, on March 1. It was a really special day for your dad and I to dedicate you to the Lord, since He was so gracious to entrust you to us.
-You met Aunt Jen, Uncle Chad, cousin Molly, Kris, Michelle, Amy, Carla, Sara, and Kristin.
-We were so blessed to have 3 shower for you this month in Birmingham, Cullman, and Slidell (WOW what girly and totally pink clothes you got!).
-You have started going walk 1 1/2 miles with Mommy almost every day in the jog stroller around the neighborhood.
-You went to the lake for the first time. It was just a quick Sunday afternoon trip and we did document it with a photo of you on the dock.
-You were serenaded by daddy. He played the guitar and piano for you and put you right to sleep.
-Mommy was the one that finally gave you a bottle on the way down to Louisiana. Daddy had done this many time, but I had not.
New milestones for you as you grow:
-First of all, your little face is changing. More and more people are saying you are looking like your daddy.
-You nurse really well, which is nice for me, since I was the one who had to try to convince you to stay awake by stroking your cheek, rotating your arm, rubbing your back, or squeezing your butt in towards me.
-Along this same note, you have gotten a little distracted sometimes when you eat by staring at a nice shadow on the wall, needing to burp, or trying to make a diaper (if you know what I mean).
-You have a really good 30 minute awake time after you nurse, but then it is time for a 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. nap.
-I had to cut your fingernails. They were getting long and scratching me when you nursed. I didn't make you bleed, that was a good thing.
-I finally got smart and you only wear sack gowns to bed now. I am so over the snap pjs and the zipper pjs also (since you still have to get your feet in those too).
-SMILING! This is the best! You started smiling when you were 6 1/2 weeks old. Now at 8 weeks old it brings joy to mine and daddy's hearts when you give us a big ole grin. It is so cute - you will smile, make eye contact with us, then get bashful, and turn your head and eyes away from us. You are also really cute when you have been crying (yes, unfortunately, we let you cry sometimes when you don't want to go to bed) and we go in to check on you and you stop and give us the biggest smile ever.
-You don't go crossed eyes anymore. Your eyes are getting stronger.
-You have graduated from the Newborn size diapers and you are now wearing #1s.
-You are really good at getting out of your swaddle. We had been only wrapping your arms, but now we have to tuck them in really well, so you don't break loose.
-You went to the dr. today for you 2 month well baby checkup. You weighed 11 lbs (60%ile) and you were 22 1/4 inches (also 60%ile).
-You can sleep longer now. Just 3 nights ago, you went 8 hours straight for the first time. You usually sleep about 6-7 hours typically from 10:30p to about 4:30a or 5:30a.
Emily, your dad and I were just saying last night that we are so happy that you are in our home for us to care for. This past week, in the evenings I have been rocking you to help you nap during that time and it is such a good feeling to know you so well as your Mommy to get you to sleep in just the way you like to be snuggled. I love caring for you as your Mommy. It is the best! I also put my ear to your chest the other day and your heart beats so fast. God is amazing! Sometimes in the mornings your dad will bring you into sleep with me for a little while until your next feeding. MAN how sweet it is to snuggle with you. It just feels so good. I have caught myself saying "when she was younger". Crazy that you are already growing up!
I love you!
Mommy
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| From Monthly Growing Photos |
Another month and even more blessings that we can't even begin to count! You are definitely spoiling us as first time parents. WOW you are a really good baby! You are still VERY predicable when it comes to your schedule, naps, and feeding times. If you are crying we think about when you were fed last, check your diaper (you are not a fan of a wet or a dirty diaper), and then if those are not it you are usually just sleepy.
Some exciting events this past month:
-You were dedicated at our church, Mountain Brook Community Church, on March 1. It was a really special day for your dad and I to dedicate you to the Lord, since He was so gracious to entrust you to us.
-You met Aunt Jen, Uncle Chad, cousin Molly, Kris, Michelle, Amy, Carla, Sara, and Kristin.
-We were so blessed to have 3 shower for you this month in Birmingham, Cullman, and Slidell (WOW what girly and totally pink clothes you got!).
-You have started going walk 1 1/2 miles with Mommy almost every day in the jog stroller around the neighborhood.
-You went to the lake for the first time. It was just a quick Sunday afternoon trip and we did document it with a photo of you on the dock.
-You were serenaded by daddy. He played the guitar and piano for you and put you right to sleep.
-Mommy was the one that finally gave you a bottle on the way down to Louisiana. Daddy had done this many time, but I had not.
New milestones for you as you grow:
-First of all, your little face is changing. More and more people are saying you are looking like your daddy.
-You nurse really well, which is nice for me, since I was the one who had to try to convince you to stay awake by stroking your cheek, rotating your arm, rubbing your back, or squeezing your butt in towards me.
-Along this same note, you have gotten a little distracted sometimes when you eat by staring at a nice shadow on the wall, needing to burp, or trying to make a diaper (if you know what I mean).
-You have a really good 30 minute awake time after you nurse, but then it is time for a 1 1/2 - 2 hrs. nap.
-I had to cut your fingernails. They were getting long and scratching me when you nursed. I didn't make you bleed, that was a good thing.
-I finally got smart and you only wear sack gowns to bed now. I am so over the snap pjs and the zipper pjs also (since you still have to get your feet in those too).
-SMILING! This is the best! You started smiling when you were 6 1/2 weeks old. Now at 8 weeks old it brings joy to mine and daddy's hearts when you give us a big ole grin. It is so cute - you will smile, make eye contact with us, then get bashful, and turn your head and eyes away from us. You are also really cute when you have been crying (yes, unfortunately, we let you cry sometimes when you don't want to go to bed) and we go in to check on you and you stop and give us the biggest smile ever.
-You don't go crossed eyes anymore. Your eyes are getting stronger.
-You have graduated from the Newborn size diapers and you are now wearing #1s.
-You are really good at getting out of your swaddle. We had been only wrapping your arms, but now we have to tuck them in really well, so you don't break loose.
-You went to the dr. today for you 2 month well baby checkup. You weighed 11 lbs (60%ile) and you were 22 1/4 inches (also 60%ile).
-You can sleep longer now. Just 3 nights ago, you went 8 hours straight for the first time. You usually sleep about 6-7 hours typically from 10:30p to about 4:30a or 5:30a.
Emily, your dad and I were just saying last night that we are so happy that you are in our home for us to care for. This past week, in the evenings I have been rocking you to help you nap during that time and it is such a good feeling to know you so well as your Mommy to get you to sleep in just the way you like to be snuggled. I love caring for you as your Mommy. It is the best! I also put my ear to your chest the other day and your heart beats so fast. God is amazing! Sometimes in the mornings your dad will bring you into sleep with me for a little while until your next feeding. MAN how sweet it is to snuggle with you. It just feels so good. I have caught myself saying "when she was younger". Crazy that you are already growing up!
I love you!
Mommy
Monday, March 23, 2009
Trip to the 'dell and a new record!!
First, and most importantly :), Emily slept 8 hours STRAIGHT on Saturday night. She went down at 10:30 and woke up at 6:30. It was awesome! She didn't do it again Sunday night, but that is okay. It is just nice to know she can. Along this same note, I fed Emily a bottle for the first time on the way down to Slidell. I had not done this yet. She did great taking her bottle and also traveling down there and back. We are very spoiled with her continual great behavior.
This past weekend we went to Slidell. It was a wonderful trip. My highschool friends, Michelle and Kris, gave Emmie and I a baby shower (now that she is here). Since we didn't find out what we were having it was so nice to get some pink and girly clothes.
Friday night, we just hung out and ate pizza. YUMMY! Then on Saturday, the shower was at 11am. Then we just visited and hung out that afternoon and then around 4pm the husbands and kids came over. There were 11 adults and 11 kids there (all under the age of 4). It was CRAZY FUN! Then on Sunday, we just slept in, ate shrimp po-boys, and then headed back to Birmingham around 2p.
It was a wonderful weekend to be with 6 of my close highschool friends. We are SO blessed to still keep in touch and be such good friends. Click here to see more pix.
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| From 3-21-09 Emmie's Slidell Shower |
This past weekend we went to Slidell. It was a wonderful trip. My highschool friends, Michelle and Kris, gave Emmie and I a baby shower (now that she is here). Since we didn't find out what we were having it was so nice to get some pink and girly clothes.
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| From 3-21-09 Emmie's Slidell Shower |
Friday night, we just hung out and ate pizza. YUMMY! Then on Saturday, the shower was at 11am. Then we just visited and hung out that afternoon and then around 4pm the husbands and kids came over. There were 11 adults and 11 kids there (all under the age of 4). It was CRAZY FUN! Then on Sunday, we just slept in, ate shrimp po-boys, and then headed back to Birmingham around 2p.
It was a wonderful weekend to be with 6 of my close highschool friends. We are SO blessed to still keep in touch and be such good friends. Click here to see more pix.
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