Three Months...already!

Really, Emma, stop growing up so fast!!!! Everyday, you are growing and changing, and developing more and more personality! And it's a really sweet, pleasant personality! You are a very happy little baby girl and I think Mommy and Daddy can't even remember what it was like before you arrived to bless our lives!
Highlights of Emma:

• I should definitely say that you smile alot. All the time, almost. I think it's fairly evident since I post your smiley pics all over this blog. Your smile really makes my day. It's contagious.
• You love your brother. You follow him with your head and your eyes. Even when he is a little "crazy" around you, it doesn't seem to phase you.
• You are a great eater and a great sleeper.
• The past few weeks, you have really found your voice. You even started giggling at us! It's so stinkin cute! You really giggle when Mommy pretends to sneeze. The other night, you and Daddy "talked" to eachother for almost an hour. You like to mimic sounds with your sweet little voice.
• Okay, so you are not such a big fan of tummy time. What baby is? You are pretty lazy when it comes to lifting your head, but you are starting to work on it.
• You are a spitter! Burpcloths were a cute accessory when your brother was a baby. But with you, I can't be without a burpbloth for any length of time. You generate a lot of laundry.
• You are just a content baby...you don't really seem to mind entertaining yourself while I have to deal with your brother. He might be a little more high-maintenance at the moment. It will be your turn soon enough!
• You are fitting well in 3-6 month clothes and are still in size 1 diapers.
• It seems like you are really trying to be a thumbsucker like your brother. You just can't quite figure it out just yet. You have really discovered your hands the past week or so. You are batting at your toys and bringing your hands together to try to figure things out.
• You are beautiful.
  

And what's with the serious face, Connell!?!?!?!?!

Being Thankful

It seems as though the older (yikes) I get, the more I truly appreciate the meaning and true spirit of Thanksgiving. And now being the mother of two beautiful children, I am finding myself with more of a spirit of Thanksgiving all throughout the year. Some days, of course, it's easier than others to keep a thankful spirit and attitude. But looking at the faces of my sweet babies, I can't help but be full of thanks for so many blessings.
We traveled to Memphis/Olive Branch to be with our family and friends to celebrate this wonderful holiday. This was Emma's first trip and so for many of our family and friends, this was their first time to meet her. She was a great traveler, and was sweet and smiley for everyone! We had delicious meals and fun family time. We are looking forward to doing it again in a few weeks for Christmas!

Meme & Emma
Papa & Connell

Emma smiling at Grandma & Grandpa

While we were in town, our friend Barb (who works at the BNSF Railroad) offered to take Connell to see the trains! He was so excited!

Grandpa, Connell & Daddy with the 'BIG CHOO CHOO'

My sweet boy!

I am sooooo thankful for our little family!

Tim & our Godson, Gus!

Connell & Gus
Emma looks a little bored with all of this!

Kisses!

love the hat!!!!
Emma & Mommy's self-portrait

Thank you, Lord, for this sweet, healthy baby girl you gave us this year.

Getting Ready to Give Thanks

Today we spent the day at home preparing for our trip to Memphis/Olive Branch for Thanksgiving. This will be our first road trip since Emma has joined us...lots to do and LOTS to pack.
We did take a break to make some "Turkey Hands" for the grandparents. Even Emma made one! She then dozed in her bouncy while reading a book! ha!

It's Beginning to Look alot Like Christmas!

What? It's not even Thanksgiving yet. I know. We've never decorated our home this early, but frankly, this weekend was our best opportunity and I needed all the help I could get to get this done. Tim is always a huge help with dragging everything down from the attic and even helping to decorate the trees. And this year, Connell was quite the little helper too! We are so excited to see Christmas thru the eyes of our little boy. And Emma, she was a big help too...she napped well so we could accomplish our work and when she was awake, she was smiley and happy!!! I think she likes all the lights!

Connell & Daddy went outside to do the outdoor decorations.

Oh Emma, I know I promised not to do the big hairbow thing to you, but who knew it would be so stinkin' cute!!! :)

Hanging ornaments...so serious!

taken with my phone, so not a great pic, but SUPER smile!

Under the Weather

Connell began the week a little under the weather with a lowgrade fever, cough and runny nose. Thankfully, it only lasted a few days. He had to miss Mother's Day Out on Tuesday, but was back in business on Thursday. Of course, now poor Emma is congested a bit...it's hard to keep Connell away from her so I suppose we are in for many years of germ-sharing. Oh well!

Watching "Pooh" with Pooh

She looks like she's feeling good!