She Can Sit!!

About 2 weeks ago, Emery started sitting up really well. I love that she can sit up, but along with it came the army crawling and I don't think it will be too long before she gets those knees going, too. She is all over the place. She wants to explore everything! We put up the gate at the top of the stairs last week and have had to do a very thorough job of babyproofing. I miss my sweet baby that just sat still on my lap, but it is fun to see her gain some independence and learn by getting around and exploring.

This one just because she's cute.

A Big Preschool Boy

This guy has been so excited for school to start. It has been the one and the only thing to motivate his never ending potty training struggle...we've had a good couple of weeks and I am hoping that it continues! He loves his teacher, Ms. Kim (all I hear these days is 'Ms. Kim said ____). His cousin, Josh is in his same class and I think they love being together. He loves eating lunch at school and just seems so big all of the sudden. I was caught by surprise when I shed a few tears dropping him off the first day. I was so excited for him to be able to go and suddenly I felt so sad that he was leaving me! I think he will have a great year. What a big boy!

The last day of summer...

The last day of summer was the perfect excuse to enjoy a big ice cream cone! Lets just say we had to hose him off outside when he was done. Yum!

My Cute Crazies!

Here are some of my first pictures with the new camera. Like I said, I have no idea what I am doing but I am amazed how beautiful the pictures come out just in auto mode. Happy Day!! I might turn over a new leaf and actually start recording my childrens lives!

They are playing hide and seek. Awesome hiding spot, huh? Davis still yells 'here I am!' whenever someone is looking for him. I keep explaining that he doesn't want to be found and he keeps not listening!

Sweet baby kisses. And yes, I do realize she has the worst hair ever. Steve keeps saying the only thing she got from him was his hairline. Lucky girl. This is why she almost always has a headband on.

Baby Food

I spent a few hours yesterday making baby food for Emery. This was my first attempt and I have to say I just felt super earthy! My mom and Christie will be so proud! Emery had her first taste of sweet potatoes today and she didn't spit it out, so I must have done an ok job!

Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas to Me!

For the past year and a half...maybe longer...I have been saving my pennies. For birthdays and Christmas I just asked for $$ and have slowly saved. Finally, the day of my big purchase has arrived and I am so excited! Here she is in all her glory...

I have no idea how to use this baby yet, but I am slowly working on the manual and hope to take a class or two to learn some basics (or mooch some tips off of some very talented friends...aka Jamie and Michele). So far, I have gotten the software downloaded to my computer and can use 'auto shoot'. I'm on my way!

Emery is 6 months old!

Emery turned 6 months old a couple of weeks ago. She had her checkup today and here are her stats:
Weight: 15 lbs 16.5 oz (30th %tile
Height: 26 3/4 inches (77th %tile)
Head: 17 inches (65th %tile)
She is rolling all over the place-she can get around a whole room by rolling and she is starting to get her legs under her like she might decide to crawl soon. Not too soon, I hope. The same week she turned 6 months, she sprouted her 2 bottom teeth. They are sharp and she knows how to use them!! She is babbling a lot and making lots of noise. She has started saying 'ga ga ga' and 'ma ma ma'. She is sleeping at least 10 hours at night. She is a super happy, calm (as long as she is fed and rested!) baby. We are loving every minute of her. There is nothing better than getting a happy smile from Miss Emery Jae (and she gives them out generously!).

For her 6 month 'birthday' Emery got her first taste of cereal. She wasn't such a fan and still isn't! I am still having a hard time getting her to eat it and not spit it out. Don't let that cereal all over her face fool you. None of it went down.