Emma is 8 Months Old!!!

Emma- You are EIGHT months old! I cannot believe it. It makes me so sad, I love how you are interacting now but before I know it you are going to be one!

I'm not sure how much you weigh, but it has to be close to 17lbs and you just keep growing! You wear size 3 diapers and size 12 month clothes. I'm hoping you slow down so we can enjoy some of the cute clothes you have in this size.

You take two naps a day and then you are in bed around 630 or 7 and sleep until at least 5 the next morning. Sometimes you wake up for a bottle but that's okay, I enjoy my time with you. (Honestly - I kind of like the middle of the night feedings. It's so nice and quiet and you just smile at me).

You are just so sweet and happy! You LOVE Mommy & Mama for sure and want us if other people are holding you. You squish your face and cry if you are down on the ground when mommy is around, you want me to always be holding you! A lot of times I wear you in the Ergo, just so I can get things done around the house.

You started crawling this week!!! You only crawl a few times then fall, but you get right back up and try again. You've also figured out how to go from laying down to sitting up and you get so mad when you do this in your bed.

You are saying "mama" & "dada" and use them correctly...not all of the time, but you say it. AND you starting waving when we say bye-bye. Daddy & I love watching you grow!

You REALLY like eating. You have 3TBSP of cereal with fruit for breakfast, eat a veggie & 1/2 fruit for lunch, and then 2 TBSP of cereal with fruit and whole veggie with meat for dinner. You have 4 bottles in there too. You LOVE people food and you want whatever we are eating. I've started giving you some people food...you like everything! Water is your new favorite thing and you drink out of the cup all by yourself!!!

You think your brother is the best thing ever and now that you are getting bigger - Jeff is starting to play with you and it makes me SO happy to see you interact. I can tell you think he is the greatest thing in the world. The way you giggle when you see him melts my heart!!!

You are the most amazing baby ever!!! You are so happy and you light up whenever I come into the room. I love how excited you get when you see me... Your smile just melts my heart and puts a smile on my face. I love being your mommy!!!

Working Hard Weekend!

It was a weekend of work at the lake!!! The leaves have started to make there way to the ground and that means John's equipment comes up so we can get everything all cleaned up. The yard doesn't stay clear for long, but it sure looks nice for those few minutes when everything is picked up.

Felt great to be up there enjoying the day. We were lucky and and the sun was shining, which is perfect for the outdoor work. It was so nice to be able to spend the day outside, you don't get very many November days you can do that.

Jeff has a great help this year and had his own blower for blowing the leaves.

Em, go her first ride on Uncle John's lawn mower...

Sunday we went into Ft. Wayne to help Grandpa Didier clean up his yard. Jeff wanted to help too but wanted a back pack blower to wear...he has some growing to do, wouldn't you say?

Emma just sat and watched us all hard at work.



A much needed family picture!!!



Uncle John spending some quality time with Emma and teaching her about leaves.



Jeff so serious watching everyone working.