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:

Visit #1 & Snow

What to do when you have Alana & Beau in town? Go mtn biking, expose Beau to new foods, go to the racetrack, and just hang out.

It also snowed today so we were able to play.





Alana was also able to give Emmi her first haircut.

Here they are being silly showing off their teeth, as Emmi has gotten her 4th bottom tooth in finally.

Good times and Emmi seemed to have so much fun. The walking is getting better and better, still not the primary mode of transportation but very close to it.

She did it...

After I got home from work today, I sat down to the computer to check my email quick. Emmi was playing and crawled in to the bathroom. I could hear her opening drawers to the cabinet then all of a sudden I could here her foot steps. And sure enough around the corner comes Emmi walking with a big ol smile on her face right up to me. I immediately had to call her Daddy. This video is when he came home and was showing off her walking skills after she got yogurt all over her shirt during dinner, hence the reason for being topless. :^) Looks like there is no turning back now.