Merry Christmas!

This year we were in Batavia for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The boys and I went to Batavia for a week to spend time with Papa

and Yaya.  Owen slept in a big boy bed there for the first time and

did fantastic.  Emmett slept in his own room in a crib there for the

first time and also did fantastic!  The highlight for Owen was Papa's 

Lionel train set-up under the Santa tree.  He was a great conductor

this year and a very enthusiastic whistle blower. As usual, 

the week flew by too quickly.  Thanks for a wonderful Christmas

Papa and Yaya!

The Boys Watching the Train Go Round

Owen helped make the rice krispie ornaments

Emmett's first time in the exersaucer!  He thought the king and queen were

so much fun to talk to!

Train time again!

Aunt Mimi bought Owen several Christmas crafts to do this week.

His favorite by far was the gingerbread train.

Nana showing Emmett his new glow worm

Watching Polar Express with Daddy

Christmas Eve

First attempt at getting a picture of the boys together. Owen didn't want 

to sit and 2 seconds following this shot Emmett spit up all

over his outfit :)

Owen got a construction worker set with a tool belt from Nana

Santa came to Papa and Yaya's house and brought this 

"awesome digger"  

Emmett 5 months

Yaya gave the boys cute Christmas pj's

Showing off our bracelet's that mom made for us

Emmett talking to his friends

Cuddles from Great Aunt Cathy

Doesn't look like December without snow!

Emmett meeting Great Uncle Bill and Jan for the first time

Emmett and Michelle watching the Bears game

Owen and Great Aunt Cathy were camping and fishing in the living room.

He has so much fun playing with her!!!

 5 Months!

We get lots of smiles coming our way these days! 

Could he look more like his father here?!

Fingers are always in the mouth.  I can't decide if he will be a 

finger sucker or if it's just teething.  I had to take this picture

because I was a finger sucker and these were the 2 fingers I 

used to suck!!

 

Brotherly Love

Jordan pulled out some of his old toys to show Owen last week and he wanted

to share his new discovery with Emmett.

Mr. Giggles

New Haircut!

HAND-some :)

Look!  I can hold my head up!

Emmett has been sleeping on his tummy since he was

about 8 weeks old to help with his reflux.  I figured

since he slept on his tummy that I didn't have to do 

'tummy time' like you do when they sleep on their back.

I've noticed on the video monitor that when he wakes up

he's been holding his head up, taking a look around the room.

This morning we tried tummy time and to our surprise he

does an excellent job of holding his head up - and he really 

likes it!  I'm so proud of him!

4 Months 

Four months ago today, I didn't get to meet you 

until the next day.  At first glance you were so small,

I hardly saw a baby at all. The tubes, wires and monitors,

were a frightening sight, but my sweet Emmett you were in 

it for a big fight.  Your big beautiful eyes opened and revealed

a window to your soul.  I knew at that moment God would

keep you here with me, by my side, in my arms, protecting

you undeniably. 

I can't believe four months has passed.  It has been a wild 

ride, but worth every minute.  Emmett has opened our eyes 

to a new strength and love that we didn't know we had.  He

wakes up with a big smile that lights up his whole face (and ours). 

He loves his big brother and talks up a storm when he is near.

At his check-up today he weighed a whopping 12 lbs and 

is 24 inches long.  He's starting to put objects in his mouth.

Dr. Krieger said his gums looked swollen today.  Its hard to

accept that he could be teething already!  We made the transition

from the bassinet to his crib 2 weeks ago and he's done great,

only waking once to eat at night. He's doing great health wise

and has been deemed a 'normal' baby otherwise.  We love

you Emme-nator (Jordan's nickname)!

How do I get this in my mouth?

Story time

I see cheeks!!!

This is how Emmett likes to go to sleep.  We knew the exercise

ball would be used someday!

Awww...seriously, could you be more adorable?!

Good-Bye NuNu's

Last night Owen put his last few beloved nunu's on the deck

for the nunu fairy. We have been talking about her coming and

taking his nunu's to give them to other babies.  He would say

"yes mommy, berry soon". For some reason last night he was 

all for it!  He was incredibly excited and to my surprise actually

went to bed AND to sleep without a mention of his nunu's!  

She brought him an awesome pirate ship as a trade and he 

played with "Bucky" all day today!  Such a big boy!

Way to go Owen!