Trick or treating

Miss Emma went out with Erik, Vern and me to go trick or treating (Colin was at a halloween party). She was so cute. She was enthralled with all the lights, sounds and masks. She didn't know to be scared so she enjoyed it all. She did really well. At the last few houses she crapped out. She barely flinched going from stroller, to carseat, to bed. Next year ought to be really fun when she's walking around. Although I'm not rushing it. I'm enjoying each and everyday and in no hurry for her to grow up because I know now how fast it happens. Happy halloween to everyone. Our love to all.

misc pictures of the day

The girls in the tub

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Doesn't she just look so blase' about having her picture taken?

Trying out her new sippy cup.

a night in the park

Emma and the family went to the park Friday night. She thouroughly enjoyed it. She rode on the teeter todder ( not sure if I spelled it right) and took a turn on the swing. We didn't try the slide cause I don't think my fat booty would fit. Emma is always so friendly and has never had a problem with other people holding her but she sure prefers mom over her aunt Melissa. When my sis is holding her and she sees me her whole face lights up and she holds out her arms to come she me. It is so sweet. Have a great Sunday everyone.

cousins

Here's Emma with her cousin Tiffanee. Emma seems to be enjoying her but gets upset when she starts crying. I was feeding Emma this morning and she heard Tiffanee crying in the other room and her little face got all screwed up and she started crying. Then off course turned to a booby for comfort. That's all for today.

Emma got her ears pierced Saturday. She only cried for a little bit. It was harder for me than her. She looks so cute. Even though Vern didn't want it done at first now he can't get over how adorable she looks with them. Vern's sister came to town Wednesday to visit. She likes it so much that she may be staying the whole winter. WOO HOO!! Finally some family close by. So if anyone knows where they're hiring for bartenders let me know. My sis gets in tomorrow. I'm so excited. I feel very blessed to have my family all visit me this year. Granted it's to see Emma but I don't mind.

6 month check

Miss Emma had her 6 month check up yesterday. The doctor said she was perfect which we already knew. She is 17.5 lbs and 26 3/4 in. she is 75th percentile for both. To think she started out so little. I guess it's a good thing she was early. God only knows how big she'd be now if she was full term. She sits up really well now. When she's on her tummy she moves around pretty well. Not quite on her knees yet but she will pull herself forward with her arms or push herself back. She LOVES to drink out of big people cups so I bought her a sippy cup and she loves it. I figured she could start drinking juice now and didn't want her to have it in a bottle so it goes in the cup. She got 4 shots and did much better this time around. Normally she takes forever to calm down and then cries for hours afterwards. This time she had calmed down before the tech left the room and I was actually able to go do some grocery shopping afterwards. She did wake up this morning aroud 2 am with a fever and that's why I'm up now doing this.

I forgot to mention about Erik's game on Saturday. They lost but they played the best they have ever played. I'm so proud of those boys. They had more character and stamina in their little pinkies than the other team did in the whole team and parents watching. I was appalled at the lack of disrespect the other team showed. Several of our kids got hurt during the game and not once did the other team or parents show respect and clap when the kids hobbled off the field. To top it off one of our boys got a severe laceration during warm up so I think that shook up the boys quite a bit. We also only had 14 boys to play which meant that the boys played almost the whole entire game in the sun. The other team had 3 times the players we did so they would have a new team come out every other play which is the only reason, I believe, that they won. Towards the end of the game when one of our kids was down and the other team was standing around(which your supposed to go to a knee when this happens) I got up and yelled at them to get to a knee and show some respect. The coach gave me a dirty look but the team went to a knee. The ref didn't say anything which was very wise on his part. I was so irritated by the end of the game that it's a good thing I didn't encounter a player or parent from that team. I'm still mad as a hornet just thinking about it.

race for the cure walk

Me, Emma and a few of us from work participated in the race for the cure walk. Several of them worked last night and have to be back to work tonight. They are brave. I almost chickened out but am glad I didn't. I saw a woman with her pink shirt and bald head walking with her kids. I though about if that was me I would want people showing their support. Did you know that the survival rate is 98% because of the awareness that has been broadcast?
I had a pt the other morning (with a 6 day old baby) who came in with abdominal pain and because of the location we assumed it was gallstones. I had to leave before we found out the results, when I saw our doc this morning she told me the pt had metastatic ovarian cancer. The survival rate on this isn't high because by the time it's found it's in late stages. If found in early stages survival rate is about the same as breast cancer rates. So my point is, is that awareness is the key to helping cure/survive cancer. Thanks to everyone who walked or donated to the cause.

sitting pretty

Last night ( sunday) Miss Emma sat completely on her own for a couple of minutes. When I thought she would fall over she would balance herself and come back to her center. It was so exciting to see. We were all cheering her on and she was all smiles for everyone. We got her and the boys pictures done today. She's dangerous to the wallet. So stinking cute. The boys were a breeze to decide which ones to get but not her. I spent more than I planned. Well Emma's getting fussy and it's not easy typing with one hand.....

A winning game

Erik had a winning game yesterday. (I forgot my camera at home). It was awesome. We were losing at halftime but the boys came back and stomped booty. Erik did a great job with tackling. We won by 2 touch downs. Poor Emma's ears. She would just get to sleep and things would get exciting. The game was at 6pm so she was cranky. I forget to bring her jacket so then I had to keep her arms strapped down with a blanket and she didn't like that (for those who don't live here, yes it was cold). My family in Alaska, I'm sure, thinks were in a heat wave. It's about 20 degrees there right now. We've had the AC off for a few days because it's been so nice. The weather right now is what I like about down here. (notice I said like and not love). Warm days and cool nights.

The boys and Emma are going to get pictures done tomorrow. I'm going to get some of Emma in her halloween costume. She's going to be piglet. I got her the most adorable little coat yesterday at babies R us. I'll have to leave a picture of it. She's sitting up much better than she was just a few days ago. She can scoot herself forward in her walker now. It's amazing how much they can learn in a day. I still worry on occasion that she's not doing some things as the boys when they were the same age, but I have to remind myself that she'll be a little behind other babies her age because she was a month early. And that she'll do them when she's ready. She still has no desire to be on her stomach and she gets so upset that she forgets she can roll over. It's really effective for cleaning out her nose though, haha....

Everyone take care and have a great Sunday. I've got to get ready for work.

Poll

Vern and I are in a debate. I want to get Emma's ears pierced now while she's little because they'll be easier to maintain vs when she's older and messing with them. Vern wants to wait till she's old enough to decide for herself. I curious to know what everyone else thinks.

Puppy love

Just have a few minutes before I jet off to work. Took these this morning. Kira finally let Emma near her without trying to lick her to death. Emma loves Kira more than Kira loves Emma. I'm sure Emma will be her best friend when she starts leaving her food around and/or dropping it on the floor. I bet Emma will do it just to watch Kira.

I can't believe it's already Oct. My baby is growing so fast. Part of me wants to watch her grow up and the other part wants her to stay little and be my baby forever. I need to schedule her to get portraits soon , plus I need to get the boys with her. Well gotta go, I'm runnig out of time. Our love to all.