New Tricks

We have big news...yesterday Emerson rolled from her tummy to her back twice! She has never even been close to rolling over and can't stand being on her tummy for very long, so it was extremely exciting for all of us! She has also been attempting to repeat sounds that we make to her. We're going to try to get a video of that--it's hilarious! Here are our favorite shots from this week:


Emmie went with Mommy to hang out with her Aunt Pam and cousins Kenzie and Maddie for awhile yesterday. She got lots of kisses and snuggles!











Emerson is grabbing at everything and can hold onto her toys and entertain herself for quite awhile.











It's kind of blurry but I love black and white close-ups. Doesn't she look so sweet?













Her eyes look so beautiful in this picture!













On Friday, the sun was out, the snow was melting and Mom had spring fever, so we decided to bundle her up and go for a walk. Emmie just looked around the whole time. She's never been outdoors for that long!










Emerson loves to suck on her finger (and sometimes her thumb at the same time)!

3 Months Old

Emerson is 3 months old now! She'll be 14 weeks tomorrow. She has a doctor appointment next week to get more vaccinations, so maybe we'll have new height and weight stats then. She is sleeping and napping like a champ at home and adjusting well to going to the sitter's house. She is still usually very content and serious but we love the smiles and squeals we get every now and then! Here are some of our favorite recent pictures:

Emerson's Noises

Here is our first attempt at a video...the quality isn't good, but you can hear her making lots of cute little noises as she was playing in her gym this morning. Mom got to stay home today (yet ANOTHER snow day) so we're just hanging out together while Dad is enjoying his first day at his new job!

12 Weeks Old

Well, I have been informed that I have been slacking off in the new posts department, so since I have not put one of these together in about 3 months and Mommy is so busy now that she is back to school, I guess I will try to hold up my end of the bargain. So here are some of my recent faves.




Here is me with my Bubba watchin' some tv

...and just to be fair, one with Mommy, too














Of course I had to get a topless shot in. Here she is fresh out of the bath.














Nice goofy close-up for ya

Emmers is starting to grab at things so here is a display of one of her newest talents. She has even grabbed her bottle with both hands and shoved it in her mouth at feeding time

11 Weeks Old

Emerson turned 11 weeks old on Tuesday and she celebrated by sleeping through the night for the first time! She had been sleeping 6-7 hours between feedings, but last night she slept for 9! We were so excited (and well-rested)! Here are some pictures from the past week:


Emerson has decided she enjoys tummy time on her Boppy pillow much better than on the floor.












She's getting better at holding up her head!













She's smiling more each day (we're just not always quick enough to catch it with the camera)!










Emmie has already learned how to pull Mom's long hair...but it's getting chopped tomorrow! I hope she still recognizes me!

10 Weeks Old

Emerson turned 10 weeks old yesterday, which means Mom only has 2 more weeks at home with her before returning to work. It helps knowing that I'll only be working a few months and then I'll have all summer with her! I'm sure she'll be even more fun then! We've been getting lots more smiles each day from Emmie and she's making the cutest noises! We're loving this and we feel so blessed to be her parents!


Aunt Nina braved a snowstorm to come visit last week!













Emerson has decided she likes to help out with feedings.













Who could resist those chubby cheeks?













Here is her first attempt at sitting up in her Bumbo chair.














She wasn't real sure about it at first, but now she likes it!












Dad thought she should give his glasses a try.














What a goofy grin!

2 Months Old

Emerson had her 2 month check-up today! She now weighs 11 lbs. 14 oz. and is 22 1/2 in. (both are 50th percentile). Her head is still large (90th percentile!). We think she must have a big brain. She got a shot today and only cried a little (I think it was harder on me) But she's growing like a weed and is very healthy! She sleeps for about 5-7 hours between feedings at night, which we are loving! Here are some recent pictures:

What a cutie!












Here she is flirting with the boys at our House Church Super Bowl gathering.













Tummy time












All tired out after her doctor's appointment today!