Such a Happy Kid!

On May 9th, 2013 - Caught Emerson giving mama a big smile!!

Out for a Walk Finally!!!

On April 25th, 2013 - The weather was finally nice enough to take Emerson on a long walk.  He absolutely loved the walk.  He talked the whole time we were out and about!!

Emerson says his first word!!!

On April 24th, 2013 - Emerson hit a big milestone and made his daddy so happy!! He said his first words which was "da-da".  When he said it the first time we were not entirely sure that is what he said, but then he continued to say it over and over again while Chuck was playing with him.  Chuck wasn't convinced that Emerson new what "da-da" meant, but it was confirmed over the weekend that he in fact did.  Emerson only said "da-da" when Chuck was holding him or playing with him.  So it is safe to say he knows who "da-da" is.

Grandpa & Emerson Playing

On April 11th, 2013 - Caught Emerson and Papa G have the best time!!

1st Easter Egg Decorating

On March 22th, 2013 - We went over to Auntie Devin's house to go color Easter eggs.  Since Emerson was too little to be part of the action, I found another way he could color eggs.  I cut tissue paper into a bunch of different shapes and colors.  When you got the egg wet you placed the tissue paper on the egg and wrapped it in plastic wrap.  He had a great time wrapping the egg up in the plastic wrap!!!

On March 29th, 2013 - My parents came over to our house to color eggs.  Since there was less kids around we thought we would give it a try.  He seemed to like coloring eggs.  We had to keep the dye far away as he wanted to put his hands right into the buckets.



So big!!

On March 29th, 2013 - Emerson is now looking so big in his bath tub!!

Let's Go White Soxs!!

On March 25th, 2013 - Emerson got all ready for baseball season in his White Sox gear!!

Emerson Rolls Over Finally!!!

On March 10th, 2013 - Emerson finally started rolling over on his own.  He was not one for being on his tummy so it seemed like he had no interest in learning how to roll over.  Chuck and I ended up teaching him to roll over using an exercise ball.  We showed him how to turn over from his back to his tummy on the exercise ball and two days later he had it down pat.  I can't believe how big he is getting!!!

Daddy reads to me!!

On March 9th, 2013 - I captured a video where Chuck was reading to Emerson.  Sorry it is dark but we were trying to put him down for the night.  I love how Emerson is helping him hold the book!!! So cute!!

First Ear Infection

On March 2nd, 2013 - Today we went to the doctor's office as Emerson has been struggling with a cold for a couple of days.  He had a fever last night so we decided it was time to take him to see the doctor as something else must be brewing.  Emerson was diagnosed with an ear infection in his left ear.  The doctor had to clean the wax out of his ear in order to even see if there was infection.  It was crazy to see how much was in there.

Feeding Emerson

On 2/19/13 - Great Grandma Helen got to feed Emerson solids for the first time! She was a lot better at it then Chuck and I.

1st Encounter with Solids- Veggies

On 2/16/13 - Emerson had his 1st encounter with solids. I have decided to make his baby food which is a lot easier then I thought! The first solids we decided to tackle is sweet potatoes! Lets just say sweet potatoes with nothing on it doesn't smell the best! But Emerson was a champ and enjoyed eating something other than for formula. He was a mess after our first try of solids! Next week we will be trying apples!!!

4 Month Doctor's Appointment

On Feb 16th, 2013 - Emerson had his 4 month doctors appointment.  He got all of his vaccinations and was a champ!!! Two shots and cried for a couple of seconds and was done.  His growth was 17lbs 6oz, 26 inches in length & 42 cm head size.  He was in the 95th percentile for both length and width and in the 25th percentile for head size.  Just like his parents he's got a peanut head!!

1st Valentine's Day

On February 14th, 2013 - Emerson celebrated his first Valentine's Day.  He got lots of cards from friends and family.  My parents, Great Grandma Helen, Chuck, Emerson and myself celebrated the night the same as we did last year when we told Great Grandma Helen that we were pregnant.  We had a lovely dinner at Capri.  This was the first time Emerson was out at a restaurant.  He really did a great job and was such a good quite boy.  He even dressed up for the big night out!! LOOK AT THOSE PUMAS!! Thanks Uncle Wayne & Auntie Lexie for my sweet shoes!!

ENT Follow-up

On February 12th, 2013 - Emerson went for his follow-up hearing test. Of course he failed again. They said the machine couldn't even get a reading of any hearing with the left. I do not have confidence in that hearing test because it took her a bunch of times to get it to work. The ENT said since he seems like he is developing on track not to worry about anything and that it is still fluid that is trapped. I know everything will be fine with him but there are times I wonder if he really can hear me.... We go back in June for another appointment.

4 Month Pictures

On February 10th, 2013 - Emerson's 4 month Pictures. Taken by our good friends Auntie Lauren and Uncle Tim.  He is now 17 lb 6 oz, 26 inches long and 42 cm head size.

An Evening with His Godparents

On February 9th, 2013 - Emerson went to visit his Godparents Uncle Wayne and Auntie Lexie, while Chuck and I went out for dinner with my parents.  Uncle Wayne, Auntie Lexie and even the puppies had a great time with Emerson!  They hung out watching movies and taking pictures all night long.  Of course Emerson even left then a suprise in his diaper for them. 

1st Art Project on the IPAD!

On Feb 7th, 2013 - Emerson and daddy created his first art project on the IPAD.  Can we say the next Picasso!!

Holding the baba ALL by HIMSELF!!

On Feb 3rd, 2013 - Emerson decided that he wanted to hold the baba all by himself.  He is getting to be such a big boy already!!

Emerson sits on his own!!!

On Feb 1st, 2013 - Emerson sits on his own!!! He's a little wobbly, but he looks good!! We are so very proud!!

Sleeping in JuJu's Arms

On Feb 2nd, 2013 - Emerson took a little nap in JuJu's arms!!

Dad & Mom Down for the Count

On January 31st, 2013 - Both us became violently ill and were down for the count. First I got the stomach flu and had to leave work early by the end of the night we were fighting over the bathroom. Thank god for our mothers!!! My mom came over and watched Emerson that night so we wouldn't give him the flu. Chucks mom came to the rescue early the next morning. She took him to her house and they hung out for most of the day. Around dinner time we were back on our feet again!! Since Chuck and I have been together we have never both been that sick at the same time!!! We were so glad Emerson never got it!!

Emerson Flying!!

On January 29th, 2013 - Today was the first day that Chuck put Emerson on his shoulders!! They had a great time flying!!

Exhausted After Auntie Devin's House!

On Jan uary 28th, 2013 - We picked up Emerson from a overnight stay at Auntie Devin's house.  He was totally exhausted!! Must have had an awesome time!!

Sits in Highchair for 1st Time

On January 27th, 2013 - Today was the first time Emerson sat in a high chair. His milestone was achieved at Auntie Devin's house. He played with his flower toy and watched Auntie Devin cook dinner!! He was such a good boy!!!

1st Sleepover - Auntie Devin's House

On January 27th, 2013 - Emerson had his first sleepover in which he stayed with his Auntie Devin at her house.  They all had an amazing time and to our surprise Emerson slept as if he was at home.  His cousins absolutely loved playing with Emerson all night.  Auntie Devin had a dance session with the kids.  Will tried to tickle Emerson.  He slept with Auntie Devin that night, poor Uncle Bob got kicked out of bed to the couch.