How are they not the most innocent creatures on this earth?...
Un-pack and Play
I like to start my Saturdays off right with a lot of coffee and cleaning. So this past Saturday, when Emerson and I woke up we got right to work. I left her playing in the dining room while I went to make a pot of coffee. She’s been fascinated by our suitcase from our ‘boji trip last weekend so I laid it down allowing her to safely explore the zippers. I peeked around the corner several times making sure her attention was held by the suitcase. By the time I came back into the room she had entered the luggage and begun unpacking for me. I didn’t see her...
10 Fingers, 10 Toes, 10 Months
Is it just me or does 10 months seem significantly older than 9 months? Every day is a new adventure when they change so quickly. We’ve come quite a long way in a short amount of time. Emerson has grown from 19.5 inches when she was born to 30 inches! She’s become an adventurous eater, sound sleeper, and colorful comedian. In the past month she’s had a 48 hr stomach flu, an eye infection and 6 new teeth! Completely hardcore if you ask me! Even with all that trauma we’ve managed to have a great month! She’s mastered extreme crawling in which she acts like a dog and runs around...
Fourf of July
Too hot for broken AC… It may have taken a few attempts, but Emerson, Bela and I finally made it to Spirit Lake Saturday morning. We had a full yet relaxing schedule and beautiful weather for the Fourth of July weekend. Emerson explored Okoboji for the first time and has me convinced the Naber family needs a lake house! She picked up a few new talents while visiting – Grams unknowingly taught her to shake her finger at the dog when he barks. Maybe this disciplinary action will come in handy? Emme also discovered that she can let go of the edge of the couch and balance on her own...
Notorious
Last weekend a great portion of the Naber family gathered in Des Moines for my cousin Leah’s wedding. As always, the photos flow as freely as an open bar....