As if making it to the 4 month mark yesterday wasn’t exciting enough, Emerson took it one step further by rolling over for the first time! To top it off, we got it on camera! Here’s proof of her fascination with Bela – I hope she doesn’t mimic him to the point of barking – one dog is enough!...
Ho Ho Home For the Holidays: Part 2
It’s been a great week but it’s time to get back to reality. I blinked and it’s Thursday. How can this be? We’ve been in Spirit Lake since Saturday and it’s already time to go. As my Christmas vacation wraps itself up I’m realizing that when you have a small child, a week off doesn’t necessarily equate ‘vacation.’ While it’s been great to lounge in our pj’s while watching movies and napping… I’m only a fraction less exhausted than before I arrived. That said, I wouldn’t trade a week with my family for anything. Today will be bitter-sweet because although I’ve had a much-anticipated wonderful time, I’m sad to leave...
Ho Ho Home For the Holidays: Part 1
Christmas vacation so far… We traveled through some wild weather to spend Christmas Eve in Humboldt. Despite blizzard conditions we made it safely and enjoyed the evening with Nic’s family. Christmas morning was very relaxed and full of gifts and Christmas stories. Emerson and I traveled north to Spirit Lake later in the morning where we spent the next week. There’s nothing quite like spending time with family, especially over holidays. This was a very special year as we are all very thankful to have Emerson there for her very first Christmas! I am so thankful for this amazing blessing and look forward to making every Christmas special for my...
Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Babies have a way of putting magic into each day and this is no different for holidays. As we’re gearing up for Christmas, Emerson has made it impossible for me to forget the true reason for the excitement in my heart during this time. We have been blessed beyond belief this year and are thankful for every moment with our silly, sweet, three-month old daughter! Forgive the cliche, but Emerson is growing like a weed! She has the cutest round belly and some long legs that already show great dancing potential! I wouldn’t be surprised if she skipped crawling all together and went right to walking because she love loves...
Chatty Cathy
As a new mom I often dream about what the future holds for my sweet, innocent, perfect baby. Not only what path she’ll follow through life, but what kind of person she’ll be along the way. It seems like everyday I’m amazed by something new; today it happens to be the wonderful personality spilling out of my tiny little girl. I am loving the suspense of watching her grow little by little and am inspired by her sweet yet curious disposition. Becoming a mom is a funny thing. For two months I looked for sleep in every possible nook and cranny. Now that Emerson is finally sleeping 6+ hours through...