An Attitude of Gratitude

In light of Thanksgiving, I thought that I would express our gratitude for all the love ones that make such a big difference for this little family of ours.

Grandma (my mom), I don't think I can thank you enough for all the times that you have dropped everything in order to watch Emily. I know your schedule is busy with school and your business and yet you always lend a hand without asking for anything in return. You have been such a big help and we appreciate all the constant love you give and all the support you have shown us over the years.

Granny Annie and Papa (Richard's parents), thank you so much for all the little things you do and give. I know you hate living so far from Emily, but it never fails how special you make our visits. I don't think we could express how truly appreciative we are of your constant love, support, and sacrifice. You give so willingly - thank you, thank you, thank you!

Sandra (my sister), I know your life is very busy and yet you are always so willing to help us out by watching Emily. Thank you so much for your time and sacrifice! I know some days it has been a huge ordeal for you to take Emily along with you, but yet you do it without complaint. Your help has been such a blessing for our little family!


Fortunately for us my list could go on and on thanking everyone that has blessed our life and our family in one way or another. We are truly surrounded by so many wonderful people that share so much with us. Thank you again for your love and selflessness - it has not gone unnoticed!

Sneaky Sneaky Little Girl...

For those of you who don't already know, Richard and I struggle some days to get Emily to go to sleep. For the most part she sleeps just fine on her own, but on her really bad days when Richard and I are together Emily sees me as the mean one who enforces bed time and Richard as "Mr. Fun Time".

The first time we realized this was a few month's ago when we were in the middle of Emily's "colic" stage. At the time, I was trying to get her through one of her daily episodes of crying and screaming by rocking her to sleep in her bedroom. After listening to her scream in my ear for about 15 minutes straight I decided to take a break and hand her over to Richard (after all he might have more success). However, as soon as she saw him and before I could really hand her over to him, Emily leaned out away from me and reached out for her dad. Well as you could imagine both Richard and I were ecstatic - she leaned out for her daddy! What we didn't realize at the moment was that she was totally playing us. Almost as soon as Richard had her in his arms the biggest smile came across her face followed by instant screaming as he reentered her bedroom. Oh yes, she might have only been a few month's old at the time, but she had the cunning idea that if she got into her daddy's arms bed time would be over and play time would begin. Unfortunately, her plan had backfired!

Roll forward a few months to now and this ritual is still going on in this house. In fact, the other night once again Emily tried to implement her plan (as if we somehow forgot the past) and like the times before we saw through it leaving her to cry in defeat in her daddy's arms.

Now, after watching her try this several times and failing at it several times I have come to the conclusion that I have to give her credit - she is one determined little girl. I just hope one day she will finally learn that the "Wicked Witch of Bedtime" comes in many forms...not just mommy's.

First Photo

At Emily's four month mark she was treated to her first photo shoot and first official photo. Thanks again Grandma!!

4 Months

This week we had Emily's 4 month doctor visit. As an update, our little fuss fuss is 12 lbs 4 oz, and although she is only 25% for her weight, her head is huge at a whopping 50-75%. Currently she is a major wiggle worm, loves to talk and screech, and today she finally figured out how to roll over on her own.

Emily's First Solids

We have now started Emily on solids and today was our first adventure on eating with a spoon.







Although only half of the food made it into her mouth, the venture was successful and we had a satisfied customer.

The Real Itsy Bitsy Spider

For Halloween this year Emily went as a spider and I the web. We really didn't do any trick or treating, but I had lots of fun designing and sewing the costume and she just had fun being in my arms.







She was by far the cutest spider I have ever seen and the only one that I ever wanted to have crawl all over me.