Such a big girl.

Well this weekend Emmi had two new things.. one is I made her a new sleep sack since she is getting so big (I swear she gets heavier and bigger by the day) and the other is she is now sleeping with a pillow in her crib. She had been using Puddles as her pillow or a blanket so figured why not get her a real pillow. She started with nap time yesterday and then slept on it all night last night.
While Jacob and I cleaned up our front gardens and bushes Emmi played. She played hard which lead to a spill down the stairs and another up the driveway. Her face can tell you all about it.
Daddy likes to use water bottles while working out. As you can see who else likes them.

Here she is in the shower with me one night last week.

The word "no".  It can mean many things.  Of course there is the obvious, like "no, I don't want to go to the store" or no, it wasn't me that backed my car in the garage with the bike on the roof".   But aside from the typical meaning, who would have thought it could mean so many other things such as "Emmi, what is the lion doing in this book?",  "No" or "Emmi, what are you carrying?",d  "No" or "Emmi, how does that mouth full of sand taste", "No".  Imagine if in the adult world the acceptable answer to any question would be "no".  "Jacob, we have a 9am conference call to discuss the North American refresh", "No" or "You owe $20000 in taxes", "No" or "Congradulations Mrs. and Mr. Burns, you're pregnant", "No (*that's a little joke)".

Slides

Emmi loves slides. She started by going down the little one over and over again.



This weekend when Daddy came with us we could tag team. Emmi wanted to try the big twisty slide. Now the one at the park is not very kid & parent friendly. When we gave up on that we decided to just let her go. Having her go down on her belly is so much easier and she just loves it. She was too quick to capture her on the big slide.



Here are some pics from the day.

Checking out the ducks.

A is for Apple

The other day when I was getting Emmi's lunch ready for baby camp she took the apple out of my hand. Unsure what she would do with it and she proceeded to eat it. Well of course right.. This was the first time she ate a fruit like that herself, she eats bananas and cut apples or pears but never a whole one.
I think I have a girl who will be following in my footsteps. While Sara and I were working on Benjamin's weighted lap blanket, Jacob entertained. If he didn't Emmi was climbing on the chair to try to use the machine her self.
Jacob entertaining Ty-lo and Emmi.

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.