Surgery Day

Both kiddos needed tubes put in their ears and instead of doing one at a time we did them both at the same time! Call me crazy, but I'd do it again in a heart beat.

Jeff was so cute making sure Emma was okay while she was there. When Emma was waking up and started crying, Jeff started crying too and said "I know Emma, I don't feel good either." Such a big heart he has!!! I will say that I'm glad it's done though...

The Snow Has Come & Gone

It snowed a little bit on Tuesday but enough that Jeff could go out and play in the snow and he was happy! Now it's gone and he's wondering why!

Merry Christmas!!

What a great Christmas it was. Jeff is at the perfect age and was just beyond excited the entire time, Emma didn't really know what was going on, but still had fun opening gifts. We didn't really have any big plans, Christmas morning the kids opened gifts at the house, then we headed over to Mom & Dad's for breakfast and then spent the entire day over there. It was so relaxing and nice to not worry about being on any kind of schedule.

The kids were spoiled and got lots of goodies and Nick & I were too.

Emma's First Christmas!

Jeff so excited about his snow plow/salt truck

Emma enjoying the wrapping paper filled basket.

Jeff bugging Miss Emma and wanting in on the picture too!

Papa & Jeff playing with Jeff's new gun...who is more excited???

The Start of the Christmas Season

December is such a busy month and it's hard to get caught up in the commotion of it all. I was so tired of buying gifts and worrying about who we were buying for that it took the fun out of it for me. BUT when we started with the family parties, all of that seemed hustle and bustle just went away and we started to enjoy what was going on.

One of my favorite days during Christmas is when we get together with Fr. Jeff and exchange gifts. Normally it's the Sunday before Christmas so the partying feels like it's really beginning.
One of my goals during the holidays was to really get some good pictures of all of us together.

Even though the kids weren't cooperating, I liked our family picture.

I LOVE my kiddos more than anything. Jeff finally took a picture for me and I love it...both kids smiling and looking cute!

Santa visited Jeff at school and brought him a gift. I love how serious he looks here, like he was listening so carefully as to what Santa was saying.

Emma is 9 Months Old!!!

Emma- You are NINE months old! I cannot believe it. I love that you have your own personality and that you are turning into one adorable person, but you are growing way to quickly!

You are 18lbs 8oz and are 28.75 inches long...95% for height...you take after your Aunt Steph for sure. You wear size 4 diapers and size 18 month clothes. You just keep growing and growing...

You take two naps a day and then you are in bed around 7 and sleep until at least 630 the next morning. I do love my sleep at night, but I do miss my middle of the nights waking with you.

You are just so sweet and happy! You LOVE your daddy, all's he has to do is look at you and you start giggling with excitement! I'm glad because he loves you so much. You still love your mommy though...if I'm around forget anyone else you just want me to hold you.

You are a crawling machine! You crawl every where and get into trouble whenever you can. You have started pulling up, but only to your knees...thank goodness...no walking yet please!

You say mama, dada, all done, and doggie. You sign all done and more, you wave bye-bye and give us high five. You amaze me more and more every day.

You REALLY like eating. Baby food is almost a thing of our past - for breakfast you eat oatmeal with some fruit in it, then either yogurt or toast. For lunch you have some baby food, then some people food. And for dinner you'll eat a fruit and veggie and then whatever we are having for dinner. YOU LOVE FOOD!!! Plus you are down to 3 bottles a day now too.

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!!! He loves playing with you...he runs somewhere and calls out to you and you crawl after him. You guys do this over and over again and you giggle the whole time!

You are such an amazing little girl...love you Emma!

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.