Emma Josephine

Happy New Year!

2011-01-02T18:23:00.003-06:00

Check out the new combined blog!

I'm working on transfering over all of Emma's blog to the new one but in the meantime stay tuned for new adventures from our sweet girl!

Silly Girl

2010-09-11T14:02:00.001-05:00

It's Good to be Emma Jo

2010-09-11T09:02:00.007-05:00

She hasn't quite gotten the hang of pushing down the pedal but I have a feeling she will be cruising on her own in no time. Besides, who needs to drive when you have a Daddy and a Papi?!

I think her smile says it all.

Sleepy Head

2010-09-11T07:44:00.004-05:00

After cuddling with our girl the night before her birthday, we watched the big girl completely take over the bed until it was time to wake her up to a big plate of "cakes" (cinnamon rolls). The process of waking up Emma is a delicate one. Luckily, it didn't take long for her to bounce out of bed ready to take on the world.

Two

2010-09-10T13:16:00.011-05:00

Can you believe it? Little Emma is a whopping two years old! Brandon and I spent last night talking, no gushing, about how proud we are of this amazing little lady. She turned our whole lives upside down and we are forever grateful. I wish I could stop time and keep her in this funny little state forever and am already missing my butterball baby. She wakes up every morning with a smile on her face, she always smells like syrup because she is crazy for waffles, she shovels ketchup in her mouth (like her Daddy) and could live off of french fries (like her Mommy). Of the many things she has learned to say, my favorites are, "I wuboo", "coooooool", "wha-happon?" and my absolute favorite, "errbody dance! woooooo yeah!". She is a talking machine and her crazy laugh sends me over the moon. She has the sweetest heart, the most curious eye and the funniest of funny bones. I am head over heels, to say the least. Happy Birthday, sweet girl!

Stealing Kisses

2010-08-26T07:58:00.002-05:00

Smarty Pants

2010-08-25T14:54:00.000-05:00

College Life

2010-08-25T14:44:00.003-05:00

Today was the second day we have taken Emma to the Children's Library at Lonestar College and she is absolutely loving it! She was totally obsessed with that naked and ratty looking doll, though. Oh, well. She got in some great puzzle time and just a little (like microscopic) reading done. And she only managed to punch one little girl in the stomach! I'd have to say that it was a success.

Rice and Water Soup

2010-08-19T12:12:00.001-05:00

A chef's work is never done. That soup was delicious, by the way.

Turtle!

2010-08-17T20:39:00.004-05:00

A quick video from our day at the Aquarium. She sure did love that turtle!

Mommy and Baby

2010-08-17T20:31:00.003-05:00

Smile!

2010-08-13T23:29:00.002-05:00

So Fresh and So Clean

2010-08-12T13:22:00.007-05:00

If it looks like Emma has been spending a lot of time in the bath lately it's because she is one terribly MESSY eater! We are averaging around 3 baths a day and she is absolutely loving it! I might be soaking wet and covered in soapy suds all day, but at least she feels fresh, right?

Sweet

2010-08-11T09:30:00.003-05:00

Something tells me that baby spoon is scooping up nothing but syrup...

A Typical Day

2010-08-11T08:48:00.006-05:00

Whenever we spend the night with Nana and Papi the day usually starts with a little business in the office with Nana.

Emma obviously takes it very seriously.

Then Papi usually steps in and the silliness begins!

An outdoor bath?! How luxurious!

Aquarium

2010-08-07T22:42:00.008-05:00

We spent a full day at the Downtown Aquarium and it was one of those days that we are going to remember for a very, very long time. Aside from a little freak out on the ferris wheel (a little bit from Emma, alot from me) a smile never left our faces. We took about a million pictures and videos on my cell phone and I will probably be adding more for the rest of the week. We are totally exhausted in the best way possible but I just had to share a few pictures before I got too lazy!

Isn't that tiger picture funny? It looks like she is trying to tickle his nose!

Sweetie Pie

2010-08-05T17:44:00.002-05:00

Snacks

2010-08-05T16:15:00.006-05:00

Even though her appetite has been a little off since she has been sick, Emma found the strength to sit on the counter and take a few bites of a chicken nugget.

* Don't mind the pink baby blanket covering the door. We are working on it :)

Vitamin D

2010-08-04T12:51:00.004-05:00

A little sunshine does the body good.

Sick Day

2010-08-03T22:22:00.007-05:00

I've said it before and I'll say it again.

This little girl of mine is that toughest, bravest, and strongest little kid I know.

Even when she is sick she still goes out of her way to put a smile on my face. We went to the doctor today and she put Emma on some antibiotics to kick the congestion and inevitable ear infection that seem to always follow my girl around. Hopefully she will be feeling better soon and back to her old tricks. In the meantime she gets to sleep with Mommy and Daddy and be queen of the castle. Because let me tell you, that is way off from how it usually plays out around here.

Yeah, right.

On a side note, one good thing about not having much furniture right now is that we get to play school house on her chalkboard wherever we like. Emma felt that the sunny corner of the family room was the most inspiring for creating masterpieces.
I think I have to agree with her.

Angel Face

2010-06-25T08:43:00.003-05:00

We might be creeping up on those terrible two's right now, but with a face like that it sure does make things a lot easier. Or harder.

Wish us luck!

Work it Out, Girl!

2010-05-28T08:25:00.007-05:00

Courtesy of Papi, we all got pretty decked out in some awesome Nike gear yesterday. Thank You! We absoulutely love everything!!!

Right now Emma and I are sporting our Nike outfits while we try and knock out a few chores this morning. All I can say is that I wish I looked as cute as she does!

Also, she is a terrible helper! Take a look at her playroom! She actually laid down in the laundry room, covered her eyes and said, "nigh, nigh, mama" and pretended to snore. All this little rascal wants to do is play with all her toys and brush her teeth with her singing Yo Gabba Gabba toothbrush. And I thought I would never get tired of, "There's a Party in my Tummy!"....

Ok, back to cleaning. I just had to share some pictures of her in her new outfit. I can't get enough of this girl today! I think this work out gear has given both of us TONS of energy, haha.

Snacks

2010-05-25T09:18:00.000-05:00

Hello there, Miss Priss.

Rain!

2010-05-25T09:11:00.002-05:00

My little water bug is completely fascinated by anything that has to do with water. While Brandon and or I are watering the garden she starts squealing, "Wain! Wain! Waaaaiin!". Even while we are giving her a bath and we turn on the sprayer to rinse her off, she thinks it's the rain pouring down on her. She is so funny as she just twists and turns her little hand through the stream of water trying to catch it. I melt everytime she does this because her face gets all scrunched up as she gets frustrated. I can't help it, it's the most adorable thing I have ever seen.

I have a feeling this is going to be my favorite summer yet.

Emma and a New Friend!

2010-05-24T09:05:00.004-05:00

On Saturday we were lucky enough to get to go enjoy a beautiful afternoon in a suite at the Sam Houston Race Track and even luckier to find a friend for Emma to play with! They ran all over the suite for nearly three hours and all you could hear was the sound of baby giggles and pattering feet. It was so awesome and we were so proud of her for being so sweet to her new friend. Looks like we are going to have to schedule some play dates soon!

(fyi, if you click on the pictures you can see them enlarged)

Cheese!

2010-05-21T09:12:00.003-05:00

Last weekend I taught her how to make the cheesiest smiles her little mouth could make. Now she is ready for her close-ups and I might be able to get a few posed pictures out of her soon! Not that it matters, she looks precious even when she is the wildwoman we all know and love.

Spoons!

2010-05-20T03:43:00.002-05:00

That's right, folks! Welcome to the civilized world, Emma Jo! My little girl has officially learned how to use a spoon!

Untitled from Kristina Guilbeau on Vimeo.

The Month of May

2010-05-20T03:00:00.006-05:00

She sure is a cutie pie, if I do say so myself.

Mother's Day 2010

2010-05-13T13:53:00.004-05:00

And it sure was a good one! Check out lil mama in her new swimsuit. I can't get enough of that little belly!

*sorry for taking so long to get some new updates. i promise it won't happen again :)

Choo Choo!

2010-03-29T16:11:00.000-05:00

Out on the Town

2010-03-29T15:51:00.002-05:00

Only Emma would look like a total supermodel in the midst of the mayhem that is Ikea.

You go girl!

Half Day Fridays

2010-03-26T16:20:00.001-05:00

Another fun-filled afternoon with her Daddy exploring the great outdoors and soaking up some sun. She is such a little cutie!

On the Road Again...

2010-03-24T08:02:00.006-05:00

We are so lucky that this girl of ours is such a good traveler. On road trips there are smiles, tears and giggles, but most of the time we just hear her singing and squealing the whole time just trying to get our attention so she can show us all of her silly faces and pretzel stretches.

Crazy kid.

Cowgirl Cutie

2010-03-23T15:45:00.005-05:00

How cute is she?! She was a total pro and loved every second on little Durango.

Now we have to get her a pony.

Cousin Landen Turns Three!

2010-03-23T14:30:00.006-05:00

And it was probably one of the funnest parties I have ever been to. Happy Birthday, Little Man! You are a total cutie!

My Emma was catching up on some rest at the beginning of the party, but by the end she was laughing and playing like the crazy kid we all know and love. I loved this circus party and Kandace did such a great job planning and making sure that good times were had by all. Thanks! We had a GREAT time!

First Hair Cut

2010-03-23T13:14:00.004-05:00

My big girl got her first hair cut this weekend and was a total DOLL the entire time. She sat up like she was a pro and sucked on the lollipop her Daddy bought her. Such a smart guy.

She got the full beauty treatment and was as gorgeous as ever when it was done with.

I just LOVE this little girl!

Daily Lessons

2010-03-19T16:25:00.002-05:00

Rodeo 2010

2010-03-19T16:18:00.002-05:00

Our little country girl had a BLAST at the petting zoo last weekend and I was once again totally shocked with how brave she is. I, on the other hand, was ready to knock a deer out when it tried to eat my shirt. I'm trying, though. Animals just aren't quite my thing yet.

She wanted to touch EVERY single animal, big and small. We have a wild one on our hands that's for sure. We are going to have to start looking into getting a puppy for her very, very soon. My girl needs a pet of her very own.

Happy Weekend

2010-03-12T15:44:00.007-06:00

Brandon emailed me this picture of him and Emma playing outside enjoying his half day Friday.

It has totally melted my heart. I can't wait to join the fun!

Is it just me or is she a spitting image of Brandon in this picture? All I know is that her little Guilbeau face is going to get covered in kisses when I get home!

Our Garden Girl

2010-03-12T12:27:00.004-06:00

Last weekend Brandon started constructing the beds for our garden that we are going to fill this weekend with loads of vegetables and herbs. Emma had a blast climbing in and out of the bed and I can only imagine how her eyes are going to light up when she sees all the dirt needed to fill it. This weekend we are supposed to have beautiful weather and I can't wait to spend it outside with my sweethearts. We might swing by the rodeo if we have time and let Emma play around in the petting zoo.I think we are going to have a really special weekend and can't wait to get started on it!

Hope you enjoy yours, too!

Little Faces

2010-03-11T07:43:00.001-06:00

She just cracks me up!

Always the Artist

2010-03-10T14:33:00.001-06:00

Everyday Emma

2010-03-09T13:24:00.002-06:00

Little House

2010-03-09T07:57:00.009-06:00

We spent the whole weekend outside playing and laughing with this crazy little bug of ours.

She had nothing but kisses for her Daddy for surprising her with a special house all her own! He really did good with this one.

Pointing at all of their birdie friends.

My girl.

I couldn't love anything more.

Cousin Kayden Turns Two!

2010-03-08T15:18:00.008-06:00

The cutie birthday girl and her beautiful Mommy.

Emma and her very own Build-A-Bear! Such a great gift for ALL of the kiddos.

I should have known she would be crazy about see-saws!

Maybe one day she will smile with me for a picture. Maybe.

LOVING the trampoline!

She was under the weather and all-together pretty out of sorts for the majority of the party, but we couldn't blame her. If I were just getting over a cold and teething at the same time I would be a little cranky, too.

Thanks for a great party Kandace, I don't think I have ever seen so much candy before in my life! Can't wait for Landen's!

The Weekend

2010-02-22T10:10:00.003-06:00

Saturday night we went out to eat in Vintage Park with Gammy and the Bug was serenaded by none other than Blues Brothers impersonators. They even let her play the tambourine! She loved it so much that Daddy bought her her very own tambourine to add to her musical collections. Next, some bongos!

Fun With Gammy

2010-02-19T08:01:00.006-06:00

After a great morning of playing and snacking, my Bug rested her tired eyes and Gammy snapped this beautiful picture. Pretty in pink and dreaming of puppies and french fries.

Thanks for the pic, Gammy! Hope you have as much fun today as you did yesterday!

The Coziest Girl in the World

2010-02-16T08:19:00.002-06:00

I love waking up snuggled right next to my sweetheart. There really is nothing better.

We have made so much progress with her sleeping in her crib all night and I have been lucky enough to rock her to sleep for the past week. We sit in the rocker, say our prayers, I sing a quick lullaby or two and she drifts off to dreamland. Sometimes, if I don't catch myself, I drift away right along with her and Brandon has to come in and wake me. I love it more than anything in the world. I got my night time routine back!

My Valentine

2010-02-15T11:37:00.004-06:00

It was a great Valentines weekend filled with lots of love and kisses. Just like it should be.

Music to My Ears

2010-02-15T11:15:00.005-06:00

I would turn your volume down a little if I were you. For some reason I am singing REALLY loud. Can you really blame me for being so excited? She is just a doll!

Day-Care

2010-02-04T10:29:00.008-06:00

I have said it before and I will say it again.
I LOVE it when my parents and Noni send me pictures of them playing with Emma while I am away at work.
Especially when they are as silly as the ones below.

Yes, Noni actually jumped in the bath, clothes and all, to splash around with the Bug!
So cute, I just about died laughing when I saw it.
Thanks, Mandy, you're the best.

You know, just trying on Papi's neck brace to "hold up her J.Lo"!

I even get up to the minute snack coverage. I love it!
Such a healthy little monkey. She would eat bananas all day long if we let her.
I guess that makes up for all the "num nums", also known as french fries...

Oh well, when you are an angel all day sometimes you just need a few fries.
In my book, there is nothing wrong with that.

Sweetie Pie

2010-02-04T10:12:00.009-06:00

When I start daydreaming at work, this is how I like to think of my little sweetheart. Bright smile, comfy tee and her little legs free to kick and wiggle till her heart is content. Love you girly and miss you every single day!

Those Silly Ducks

2010-01-28T07:47:00.007-06:00

I think that this silly goose has way too much fun when she spends the day with Daddy. Just look at her go after those poor ducks!

Our Museum Girl

2010-01-17T09:01:00.009-06:00

I don't know if I am more in shock that we actually went through with one of the weekend plans I made, or that my heart didn't explode from watching my Bug play with all her new friends.

I am so happy that we made it out early enough to go to the Children's Museum yesterday. I think it is safe to say that we all had a truly amazing time. It was kiddie paradise and Emma left no stone unturned. She went from toy to toy, exhibit to exhibit, with her game face on - ready to learn and get to business. You could hear her delighted squeal all the way across the room when Daddy built up some big blocks and she barrelled through them like Godzilla. I was a little worried that she might be too rough with the other kids, but her bullying was at an all-time low. She played so nicely and even (kind of) shared, sort of. Emma was the star of the show, just like we like it. She never even heard the word "NO!" the entire time we were there. We just let her run wild and play. She was in heaven.

We were thrilled to have Craig and Lane with us this weekend and hope they had as much fun as we did. Emma just loves them to death and it is so sweet to see how much they care about our girl. I just couldn't be happier with how this weekend played out - it was the best of the best.

Everyday Emma

2010-01-10T20:10:00.003-06:00

Saturday Night

2010-01-03T08:48:00.006-06:00

There are so many pictures and memories that I need to add from our most perfect holiday season, but for now we are sharing a peek into how we spent Saturday night. Enjoy!

Big Girl.

2009-12-04T18:30:00.000-06:00

Daddy Makes the Best Breakfast

2009-12-01T12:07:00.004-06:00

This lucky bug got to spend all day playing with Daddy yesterday. I love those tiny pancakes Brandon makes for her. It's making me hungry just looking at them!

Thanksgiving 2009

2009-11-27T21:16:00.007-06:00

We spent Thanksgiving in Sunset amd stuffed ourselves silly. Megan and Dustin brought over their dog, Lucy, and Emma fell for her hard. She was kissing her and trying to pick her up and carry her all around the house. It was so funny to see her squeal and chase that poor puppy all over. She abolsutely loves dogs! I have totally warmed up to the idea of getting a dog and can't wait till we add one to our family. We were thinking Christmas might be a good time but we might hold off till her second birthday. Who knows.

Like usual, Emma was wild and didn't sit still for a second. She explored every inch of their yard and even took some time to smell the flowers. She even felt the need to do some light housework in her spare time. Thanks Megan and Taryn for the pictures, I'm in love with every single one of them.

OMG

2009-11-23T18:57:00.006-06:00

I can't even handle these. I think these are my all-time favorite pictures of her, but then again I say that all the time. I hope they made you smile because we are just brimming with pride right now. We can't believe that this beautiful and HILARIOUS little creature is all ours. What an awesome gift.

Gotta go steal some more kisses - see ya!

xoxo

Bath Time Masterpiece

2009-11-22T13:16:00.002-06:00

The Mall

2009-11-22T13:09:00.003-06:00

Let's just say that she totally loaded up on some awesome gear at the mall yesterday. We're talking baby Uggs, people! So cute! After being a doll while we shopped she got to stretch her legs and hang out with all of her furry friends at the pet store. I usually dread going to the mall but watching her experience all the new sights and sounds made it so much fun!

The Sweet Life

2009-11-20T21:06:00.002-06:00

Play time,
Nap time,
Bath time,
Relax.

A Fun Jump and a Big Toe.

2009-11-18T21:38:00.005-06:00

Thanks Nana and Papi - this is one lucky little girl! Where was my fun jump when I was a kid?

And as for that big toe, I think it could be the most adorable thing I have ever seen.

Fun With Daddy

2009-11-13T16:36:00.002-06:00

Let the weekend fun begin!

cat nap

2009-11-12T15:43:00.003-06:00

I wish I was sound asleep and dreaming with her right now. Sweet dreams, my little munchkin.

Out on the Town

2009-11-11T13:35:00.005-06:00

While Brandon and I are at work I am THANKFULLY updated with sweet pictures of my girl daily. Thanks Mom and Dad! I don't think I could make it through the day without them.

Does anyone else see that Happy Meal bag? I think someone was munching on french fries...

Busted!

Sunday Studies

2009-11-09T11:49:00.005-06:00

Early on Sunday morning we were able to find the time for or daily studies. Then she remembered what Sundays are all about and caught up on her beauty rest.

Vintage Park

2009-11-07T13:16:00.005-06:00

Today we went to the Food, Wine and Art Festival in Vintage Park and are still in shock with how amazing the sun felt as we ate lunch outside. Emma got to play in the fountains, chase puppies and listen to a groovy Beatles cover band. We are really lucky to have such a neat area so close to our house and are going to start taking advantage of all the attractions that they bring in.

Also, Emma in a halter just kills me! It is probably my most favorite look on her because it shows on her perfectly plump little arms. So precious!

P.S.

Happy Birthday, Nana!

We love you and hope you have a great day!

Kisses from your little nienie!

Mossimo Gelato

2009-11-05T17:00:00.000-06:00

Allow me to introduce you to Mossimo Gelato, or Emma right after a bath. With her hair slicked back and bright eyes shining, I can't help but think she looks like an adorable little Italian boy.

She even likes to stretch out her arms and sing, "when the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore." It's hilarious!

The Princess of Sagestone

2009-11-04T19:49:00.007-06:00

We found ourselves in a bit of a bind last Friday when I had my interview, Brandon had work, Noni and Sissy had class and Nana and Papi were heading to Corpus. What to do with the bug?! Well, we decided to let her go on a road trip with Nana and Papi and she definitely got the royal treatment. Dinner in her honor, a shopping spree, and play time with her favorite pint-sized cousins. It sure is good to be the Princess, isn't it?

Halloween 2009

2009-11-03T22:12:00.018-06:00

We spent Halloween at a nearby pumpkin patch and watched Emma have the time of her life. There were hay rides, matching cheetah girls, salty potato chips, lots of running around, and even more laughing. The weather was beautiful and we are proud to say that we made the most of the day. I can't remember ever having so much fun on Halloween before and I have a feeling that they are only going to get better. She is so cute that I couldn't resist posting as many pictures as my patience with the uploader would allow. Enjoy!

Trick or Treat!

2009-11-03T21:45:00.008-06:00

Just like every other major holiday we were only allowed to take candid "on the go" pictures of Emma as she strolled through the neighborhood in style while trick or treating. We decorated her wagon with orange fringe, a spooky black boa, bats and bells to ward off evil spirits. She was the talk of the neighborhood and loved seeing all the other kids out and about. Our little leopard had such a great time experiencing this fun holiday and gave us so many great memories to hold onto forever. Even though we can never quite get her to smile or sit still for a picture, I am loving these wild and reckless pictures because they truly capture all the fun that is wrapped up in our Emma. Life is crazy around here and we absolutely wouldn't change a second of it.

Daddy and Baby

2009-11-03T21:23:00.004-06:00

Even though I missed Emma so much today I couldn't help but be thankful that she got to share such a sweet moment with her Daddy before bedtime. This is probably one of my favorite pictures of these two together, I just love it to pieces.

Worn Out

2009-10-28T21:57:00.003-05:00

This is pretty much how our days have been going lately. After she gets all her wiggles out, walks her 30 laps around the couch and touches anything and everything that catches her eye, she gives in and drifts off into dreamland. Sometimes for almost 3 hours and sometimes for a 20 minute cat nap, but either way she wakes up ready to pick up where she left off. I stole this shot at a red light when I was taking Emma to have lunch, just us girls, but she fell asleep before we could make it to the restaurant. And you never wake a sleeping child - never.

Rocks For Brains

2009-10-25T17:14:00.007-05:00

I remember when I was younger, my Grandpa Henry used to always, very lovingly, tell Mandy and me that we had rocks for brains. I'm starting to think that maybe he was on to something because our stubborn nature is definitely alive and well in my little Emma. What Emmy wants, Emmy gets. Luckily, she wanted to spend most of Sunday playing outside with rocks, getting her feet dirty and enjoying the beautiful day full of sunshine. It was one of those days that leaves you exhausted and unbelievably thankful for all the special moments that we get to share together as a family.

She is always wide-eyed and so ready to experience new things that we are now convinced (like there was ever any doubt before) that she is the most brilliant child in the world. She is bursting with charm and perfectly mischievous all at once. She is always leaving all of us stunned and waiting anxiously for her next move. We are totally and completely MADLY in love with this little one today. We hope you all had a great weekend, as well!

Pumpkin Patch 2009

2009-10-25T16:52:00.006-05:00

It is actually a proven FACT that Emma cannot sit still or be held back in any way. We would have loved to get a family portrait sitting casually amongst the pumpkins but instead we tried our best to keep up with her, took sticks out of her mouth and watched her chase little boys all over the pumpkin patch.

Guess what? We loved every single second of it!

Pumpkin Patch Polaroids

2009-10-25T16:32:00.004-05:00

The Party: Family {Part One}

2009-10-22T16:10:00.009-05:00

The Party : Oh, That Messy Cake

2009-10-21T12:47:00.008-05:00

She is such a character!

She was teething pretty bad during her party and we couldn't get a single smile out of her. Not a one. One would think that she would have loved to dive into her cake and get as messy as possible but that was just not the case. She was absolutely hilarious and didn't want ANYTHING to do with that beautiful and delicious pint-sized cake.

Oh well, there's always next year!

My Picasso

2009-10-19T14:28:00.004-05:00

Watch out, world! There is a new artist in town and she takes her work very seriously. She can not be limited to the confines of a single sheet of paper - oh, no. The world is her canvas.

Emma learned how to hold a crayon and color for the first time on Sunday and is IN LOVE with drawing. I am especially excited because it will be even more fun to teach her her colors now that she can interact in a more hands on way. This is going to be so much fun if we can try to keep her from eating all the crayons. So far, I think she only got as far as a few bite marks into that red crayon and was not liking the taste too much. Thank goodness!

Horns Up

2009-10-19T13:15:00.012-05:00

My future Longhorn.

This is almost too much for me to handle. I just want to squeeze that big belly peeking out from her top! Thanks Auntie Casey for the outfit, we all got a kick out of it and best of all - OU still sucks!

Dress Up

2009-10-16T23:01:00.005-05:00

Helping Mommy take out the trash in a velvet leopard outfit. You know, the usual.

Sleeping In

2009-10-16T08:13:00.002-05:00

Rest up, sweetheart.

Under The Weather

2009-10-15T21:28:00.008-05:00

My Meme is sick with an ear ache and infection in her mouth that are causing her lots of discomfort. Luckily, I had a brilliant Mommy moment and scheduled her a doctor's appointment for first thing this morning and got her some antibiotics to start battling the infections.

She has been a trooper and once again proven to be our very strong and brave little girl. If she feels even half as bad as her little sores look, then she has had a very rough couple of days. We have spoiled her rotten today and right now she is sound asleep in between Brandon and me. She is getting some much needed rest and giving us a chance to steal as many kisses as we want.

We decided that whenever she is sick she gets a free pass to sleep with Mommy and Daddy on the condition that she lets us love on her all night. A fair trade in my opinion.

{By the way, I have never seen someone so sick still look like such a doll! Now THAT is not fair}

the girls

2009-10-14T17:34:00.000-05:00

Emma with her beautiful Aunts.

Birthday Polaroids

2009-10-14T10:17:00.003-05:00

A few birthday polaroids from the big party. We had SO much fun and it was well worth all the many months of preparation. So many more pictures to come!

One Year Portraits

2009-10-12T21:29:00.006-05:00

I so wish we could have gotten a shot of when she got tangled up in the strings from the balloons and rolled, with icing covering her fingers, all over the white blanket. That would have been priceless.

I don't think we are going to be able to do studio portraits for quite a while. She was a maniac and would not sit still for even a second. She hated the icing on her fingers and wouldn't even try any of the cupcake. All she could think about was the freedom found on the other side of the photographer and I couldn't blame her. She has a wild spirit and that's all there is to it.

I can't even think back to that crazy photoshoot without dying laughing. She was truly a spectacle.

Where A Kid Can Be A Kid

2009-10-12T11:03:00.003-05:00

As promised...

2009-10-11T14:54:00.003-05:00

Just another daily dose of what our month looked like.

I love it when she wakes up with a smile. Lucky for us this happens quite often.

Thanks Parrain Craig and Auntie Lane! We all just love this rocking horse!

She is now very close to eating nearly everything but I was shocked to find that she is a VERY picky eater. This one threw me for a loop and I am doing my absolute best to keep this from getting any worse. We have made HUGE strides this week in getting her to try out new things which is very reassuring. Stay tuned for all the tricky ways I am incorporating fruits and veggies into our everyday meals.

Always a lady.

Birthday Girl

2009-10-10T22:01:00.006-05:00

Well, Emma's first birthday was September 9th and we celebrated big. So big that I needed a month to recover. Not buying it, huh? Ok, I dropped the ball with the updates but promise to get it together from now on.

She had a wonderful birthday filled with a few shops, the museum and chuckie cheese for dinner. I have decided that my fearless girl is not afraid of anything. Not getting up close and personal to predator attacks, not crawling and flying bugs, not even flying solo high in the air. I love it and wish I had half of her courage. I am so proud to be the mother of such a truly special child and totally, completely overjoyed with the many great moments that this year has brought into our lives. Emma is our most beautiful and beloved treasure and can't wait to see what year 2 brings.

the perfect model

2009-08-24T23:10:00.004-05:00

{making mommy's work look good}

that little face is the most beautiful thing i have ever seen in my life. times like this make me so happy that i started this blog for my girl and proud of myself for actually sticking with it. not only is it a little glimpse into our everyday life for family and friends in far away places but it gives me a chance to sit and remember all the little things that make up our days. the little things that get we all forget no matter how hard we try. i love that i can show her off and make you all smile along with us.

and we were splishin' and a splashin'...

2009-08-23T21:22:00.002-05:00

after being such a doll all day we ended the evening with a fun bath in her big yellow duck. now that she is all nice and clean she is sound asleep in her crib like the big girl that she is.

baby's got a new 'do

2009-08-20T07:46:00.004-05:00

the poor baby couldn't even see with all that beautiful hair in her eyes so we finally decided it was time for a little trim. we waited till she was in a very deep sleep, held our breath and snipped just the ends of her little bangs. we were both unsure about it when we saw the contour-less, jagged cut that mommy gave the baby but as you can see, she loves it! i am even considering getting bangs again so we can be matching...

nap time.

2009-08-19T08:50:00.001-05:00

after reading a few books my munchkin put herself to sleep and cuddled with her little bottle of lotion.

i swear we buy her stuffed animals! she just loves that lotion!

hurry up halloween!

2009-08-18T15:38:00.000-05:00

today we busted out our halloween books to start getting in the spirit. i think she was just happy to be done with the my first words book. we are debating between bugsy being little red riding hood or her favorite minnie mouse. i think she would be absolutely adorable as both which makes it extra hard to decide!

{i know that halloween is not for a couple of months but i am a crazy planner lady. plus, it is so fun to think of her first halloween in our new house!}

next stop: the land of sippy cups

2009-08-18T10:12:00.001-05:00

she is actually starting to get the hang of drinking from a sippy cup which thankfully means that we are going to start phasing out those pesky bottles. what will my sink look like without all the dr. brown's pieces cluttering it up?

swing high, baby girl

2009-08-16T17:42:00.000-05:00

today brandon put up her little pink swing on a branch of our oak tree so now we can swing whenever we want. she is officially the happiest baby in the world now.

it's so funny how she thinks she is big stuff when she stands a whole two inches taller on top of her toy in the play pen. even if it is something as thin as a little book she loves to stand on things to make herself taller. how cute is that?

the first boo-boo

2009-08-13T05:38:00.000-05:00

yesterday while emma was practicing her walking she had her first real tumble and bumped her little head. i was right there and she still managed to wiggle herself free and in that one second she was able to fall. i thought it was going to leave a big, nasty bruise but putting ice on it for about 30 minutes really saved us from having any kind of battle scar. only a tiny, pea-sized bruise on her forehead.

i swear, i think i cried way more than emma. after the initial shock wore off she was ok and back to her normal self. i called brandon to "confess" my poor mothering skills, covered her in kisses and cried most of that morning and in bursts here and there throughout the afternoon. i am not quite to the, "we are going to look back at this and laugh," point just yet...

i called the doctor and the nurse reassured me that she was ok and that this WILL happen again. that's what she thinks, not on my watch! this tumble is the first of many, i'm sure, so i guess we are just going to have to all get a little more tough around here!

{i wouldn't think of posting a picture of her little boo-boo, so instead these are some pictures of her having fun last weeknd}

since i am the proudest mommy in the world...

2009-08-10T21:42:00.000-05:00

here are just a few of my favorites just for the sake of showing off. when i grow up i want to be as cool as her.