First trip to the UP

This past weekend, we took our first trip to the UP with Emerson. She did a wonderful job traveling. She slept most of the way there Friday night and then stayed up to play with everyone for a little while once we got there. On Saturday, she had her first visit to the Suomi for breakfast, then a nice long nap so she was energized for her Great Grandma's 80th birthday party! She had another little snooze and then finished off the day with a family trip to the Ambassador for dinner. We left first thing Sunday morning, so it was a busy weekend. It was great to spend time with the family there. We just wish we could've stayed longer!

Burning some energy before the long car ride













Emmie's first time meeting Great Grandma












She loved meeting her cousin Christy (and eating her necklace)












Aunt Kelley had yummy jewelry too, but the bottle was more satisfying












Once the music started, Emmie got down with Aunt Nancy












She loved bouncing to the music with Jared and Liz














Relaxing with Grandma MJ after the party











Aunt Lyndsey and Uncle Alex got lots of playtime with Emerson this weekend (sorry Al, no picture)

At the Park

Yesterday, we went to story time at the library with some friends. There's a park next to the library, so we played for a few minutes afterwards. Emerson had her first experience on an outdoor swing...she wasn't quite sure what to think!

Emerson's Giggles

She's a Musician!

Emerson got a new toy from Uncle Rex and Aunt Jane. Aunt Pam, Mackenzie, and Madison assembled it and taught her how to use it yesterday and she's loving it! She played with it while sitting, standing (with Mom's help), and laying down. Her hands, feet, and mouth can all make music!

Emmie's Favorite Position

Here is Emerson's new favorite sleeping position...she loves to have something soft touching her face when she sleeps. Don't worry, she can breathe!

Like Mother, Like Daughter

Emerson was polite and took a few bites of her peas today, but she wasn't a fan. I really didn't try to convey my feelings about peas to her, but she must've inherited that from me anyway!

Happy Father's Day, Dad!

Nick enjoyed his first official Father's Day! After we got home from Marlette, we went out for lunch and ice cream, and then he got to spend the rest of the day doing what he loves...working on his aquarium!

First Road Trip

We took our first road trip this past weekend to see my parents. Emmie slept for a little while in the car, so she was wide awake and ready to play with Grandma and Grandpa Ross when we got there! On Saturday, my sister Lori came over with Courtney and James (our niece and nephew) to meet Emerson for the first time. She loved meeting them! There was also an antique tractor parade that stopped by, so Emerson got to see over 50 tractors...she wasn't all that excited, but she loved being outside on such a beautiful day. Grandpa said he'll give her a tractor ride next time she visits. The weekend went by very quickly but it was great to see everyone! Emerson seems to be a good traveler!

Saying "hi" to Grandpa Ross

Playing with Grandma before bed

Giving Courtney kisses

She loved to grab James' face and hair

Here are a few of the antique tractors we saw...Grandpa loved the Case tractor towing the John Deere!

We went to the Heussner's for a cookout. Emerson loved playing with Emma's toys!

All tired out again on Saturday night

Good night kisses for Grandpa...

and Grandma

6 Month Stats

Emmie had her 6 month check up today. Here are the stats:
Weight: 19.1 lbs. (still 95%)
Height: 26.25 in. (still 75%)
Head: 17.5 (still 95%)
So, she's growing at the same rate she was at her 4 month appt. Her last ear infection seems to have mostly cleared up but she still has some fluid in one ear, so our pediatrician prescribed a stronger antibiotic to see if that would clear it up. She was also concerned that Emerson is still congested (as we've been saying since she was born) and it's now turned into a cough. She says the congestion is all in her throat and nasal areas, and thinks it may be reflux (if it's not, then she'll look at the possiblity of allergies). So we started Zantac today to see if that would help clear her up. Hopefully this will help get to the bottom of what's going on. Her umbillical hernia is great and the dr. has no concerns with that! She's sitting up all the time, grabbing everything, babbling away, and trying to sing (I think)! She's such a fun little girl!















Her eyes are turning hazel like Daddy's!

Emerson Loves Squash

Emmie tried veggies for the first time this week and she devoured her squash! We'll be moving onto another orange vegetable tomorrow...more pictures to come!

Laughing and Smiling

Right now, Emerson loves to sit up and laugh...we think her laugh sounds a lot like Cookie Monster from Sesame Street. Here are some recent pictures and a video for your enjoyment :-) She has her 6 month check up next week, so we'll post her latest stats soon.

Sitting Up!

Now that Emerson is almost 6 months old, she's all about sitting up as much as possible. She is able to sit up on her own for a little while, but she still needs a little support. She also loves to try to stand up and loves to dance with Mommy and Daddy. She's still drooling like crazy (as you can tell from the first picture) but still no teeth.