Beautiful Weather

Since we had such nice weather over the weekend, 70's & 80's, we took full advantage. Sarah Fagerstrom was also here visiting so we had to take in the normal sight seeing places. This is on our backdeck. Emmi loved when Daddy pushed her on the bike.
We finally set up the sand table complete with sand. Our deck is now covered with sand. Emmi really likes it as she has played with it almost everyday since.
This is a hat her Daddy put on her.
We went to the Whitewater Center to just check things out. Emmi chilled on the rocks for a short bit before she walked around. I think she must have walked a half mile around. She had her own idea on where she wanted to go.

She is also getting in her first set of 4 molars. We got her an amber necklace to see if that will help. If not then I think she looks cute with a necklace on anyway. :^)

Times flies....

Memere and Grandpy Harley are now in Florida so we now wait for the next visitor. My 'ol friend Sarah is coming for a visit on Saturday. Cant wait as we haven't hung out in so long. It has always been the fly by night visits while we whirl wind through MA.

Jacob also picked up my new camera lens today. A 50mm 1.4f lens. It makes a world of difference in shots. I have always been envious of some friends who take pics of their shots. I think I now may be able to try to keep up. Here are a few we got today.

Emmi is into trying to dress herself now.

Phil this is for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had a great visit with Godfather Phil. It included a b-day party for Jacob along with some sight-seeing. He also spoiled us by making his yummy chili. Emmi was sad to see him go. Hopefully he will come sooner than 2011 like he said is when he would come visit next, but with his family.

Also on the news front is Jacob started a new job last week, which cut into his time hanging with Phil. But the opportunity is awesome since he doesn't have to leave for work until an hour and a half later than he had been so more Emmi time for him. There are other great perks like discounts on travel, anyone want visitors?, and no more 24 hours on call.

Now we have Memere and Grandpy Harley here as they pass through to Florida.

Busy times.

15 months gone by

Today was Emmi's 15 month check-up. She weighed in at 23.1 lbs. Her length was 32 inches but not sure if that is quite right, may be an inch off as she slide down a little bit while getting measured.

We are still on our delayed schedule of vaxing. She has her first molar popping through. When the nurse asked how many teeth I figured I better do a quick check and sure enough there it was.

All in all we have a happy healthy baby girl. We will be back in 3 months for her 18 month check up.

Valentine's Day.... actually week

Earlier in the week we figured now that Emmi is a budding artist we would send some pics to family for Valentines Day along with pictures of herself...   well she didnt seem to like the way the markers looked on the paper so she tried elsewhere......  yes that is marker on her nose and in her mouth.

We spent much of Valentines Day relaxing since Emmi set the stage by wake up until 8:15. :^) I had intentions of making dinner but we ended up at McAlisters Deli.  So I cooked dinner tonight.  We had T Bone steaks from Baucom Best, asparagus, and sweet potato slices in the shape of hearts.  Then while Jacob and I ate Key Lime Cheesecake, Emmi decided she wanted to enjoy her yogurt a little more than usual.  

Emmi has also figured out hugs, she either squeezes back or just holds tight.  It just melts my heart as she makes little grunt noises to squeeze even harder.

Spring Fever

Crazy weather. We had another snow day Wednesday but now this weekend we are in the 70's. Here are some pics from us playing outside.
Here you can see how tall she is now.
We just had to buy one of these swings so we can swing at home.
Not so sure about this dirt thing.
This weekend also is Kona's 5 year anniversary of being with us. Long trip to Westfield NY just to get the best dog ever.
New developments are Emmi got into preschool for the fall. Jacob has some a new opportunity work wise. More to come.

Busy times

What kept us away??? Work battles for me which I won, Jacob working crazy hours on a project which he can see the light, and Emmi had Croup.

I love that my baby has a great immune system. Thursday she woke up at 11:30pm with the barking cough, two steam sessions later, and she just has a cough/cold now.

We had some nice weather this weekend in the 60's so got some outside time. She is walking everywhere but isn't quite sure when we go to stores or other places to walk, she much rather be carried.

Here is her sick face:
Then here is she playing in a planter of a plant we accidentally killed: