I have to re-post a pic from last year of Em and my Auntie Iva. My Auntie Iva is not doing well. She has been in a nursing home for a few weeks, but I know she'll get out soon. She's been like a Grandma to me and my sisters. Love her.
Please keep her in your prayers.
Fall is here. One of my favorite times of year. This year we started our fall of with a homerun and a walk.
Emerson started walking and hasn't looked back. She really has been enjoying her independence. She loves to carry her love-a-doves all over the place and push things. It's so amazing to think that last October she was so tiny and waving hi to Uncle Mike for the 1st time. She has grown so fast and we are truly blessed to have such a wonderful daughter.
Nathan, our TBall player, started winterball and loves it. He loves sliding in the dirt and is an all around player. It's a delight to watch him play. He really backs up his team and talks Baseball nonstop. He will be 4 on November 13th...now that is so hard to believe. We love his personality. He is a wonderful little...big...boy.
We have been so busy. We moved in May...never want to do that again. I feel like it took up so much time, but we are settled and loving our new home.
Emerson turned 1 on May 19th...she's crawling up a storm. She's trying so hard to walk. She loves to dance, play games, and sing. She's such a lovey.
With Summer brings the end of Nate's 1st year of Preschool. He really misses his friends and teachers. And to be honest I can't wait for school to start again. I feel like I cramp his style. He started playing BASEBALL and loves it! Life is all about BASEBALL for him. Go Cardinals!
We are spending are days playing and laughing.
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My children definitely love the Spring. All of the flowers and animals are putting smiles on Em and N's faces. Emerson loves to watch the birds and hold flowers. Nate loves to look and comment on everything. He doesn't like it when plants or animals are hurt. Yesterday while walking back from the store with Aunt Bec and Bianca there were lots of dead bees on the sidewalk. He was very concerned about all of the "hurt bees". He said that they were dead, but if we took them to the doctor they would be okay. I've already blogged about how compassionate he's, but it's always worth mentioning.
We went to the zoo a few weeks ago and the kids loved it. Even though the day was hot, it was well worth it. The kids love to see all of the animals. Here's a shocker, Nate loves all the animals. My favorite are the giraffes they are just too funny. Thanks Jen and Ed for the membership.
This year it was so hard for me to get in the swing of things. When I finally felt the "Christmas spirit" Christmas was gone. I remember when I was little my Aunt and Mom would tell me, "Wait until you get older. Christmas goes by really fast, then." They were right.
This Christmas was really fun. We had 2 cutie pies to share it with our little Em and N. Emmie turned 7 months a few days before Christmas. She wanted to play with all the gift bags and tissue paper.....so cute! Nate, my little 3 year old, wouldn't sit on Santa's lap, but w/ the help from Mom and Dad he wrote a letter to Santa and mailed it. He also colored a picture of a truck and gave it to Santa. I love to see the joy and excitement that the magic of Christmas brings to Nate. Wow! That's what Christmas is all about....Magic and BELIEVING.
Christmas morning Santa left "snow" on the fireplace and rug. Nate was mad that Santa left such a mess. We reassured him that it was okay. He said, "Mommy, I'll help you clean up after Santa." He forgot all about the presents under the tree and wanted to clean it right away. What a sweet boy.
I just want to say......Woo Hoo! My tree lasted the whole month. All of my decorations lasted the whole month. I'm one excited Mommy. Thanks, Nate for being such a great listener and helper. You and your sis really made my Christmas MAGICAL. Both of you are my heart. I love you.
This time of year brings so much emotion to me. I'm so thankful for a lot. Here are a few things I'm thankful for: I'm so thankful and blessed to have wonderful family and friends. I'm thankful that we all can spend time together. I'm thankful that despite how busy we all are we manage to keep our traditions.
Our 1st tradition to bring in Christmas 2009 is going as a family to "Christmas on Euclid". Mom, Jen's family, Bec's family, and our family go. It's so much fun and creates many memories for all of us. It also helps me get in the holiday spirit. This year we captured this on our camera (photos to come). Emmie sat on Santa's lap and was looking at the ornaments. Nate decided that he just wanted to, "wave to Santa" and give him a picture he colored. We had way too much fun!
This time of year also makes me think of the people in our lives that have passed on. Grandma, Auntley, my Dad, Jerry's Mom---just to name a few. We are so blessed to have had these wonderful people in our lives.
Take time to hug those around you, keep your traditions with them, create memories, and remember to "live, laugh, love, and dance".
I can't believe the middle of November is here. Pretty soon it will be Thanksgiving then, Christmas. I love this time of year. I have so much to be thankful for.
Our little Emmie Lu Lu Belle is 5 months old! 1 more month and Skatey will be 3 years old!
A lot is happening in our house. We are soooo busy that I don't have time to blog. Laundry is left in the dryer or chair. It sometimes makes it to the closets and dressers. Dishes sometimes are left in the sink...shocking. I never used to let dishes and laundry get this way.
I'm enjoying Emerson and Nathan to the fullest. Dancing, laughing, running around, and reading to them. I know that I should really get my butt in gear and make sure all the housework is done, but I honestly would rather hang out with them.
Em has realized that she can laugh at nothing. She now rolls over from her back to her tummy. We are waiting for her 2 teeth on the bottom to come. She gets to eat solids in 1 more month. I have given her tiny, like a dot, tastes of banana and avocado. When I put it on her tongue her arms and legs go crazy. She's going to love food.
Nate has discovered the words BECAUSE, WHAT, & NAMES. I hear because and what all the time. He really is interested in knowing who people are, where they live, and what they are doing. He's very observant and reminds me of a professor. He eats up anything we read to him or tell him. He has also mastered (in July) riding his tricycle and last month riding the scooter. He is trying to master the skateboard.
Skatey and Lu Lu are the very best of friends. They both smile when they see each other. I'm so THANKFUL that they love/like each other very much.
Jerry went to "Oh, CANADA" this month for work. We missed him so much and couldn't wait for him to get home. Nathan just went on and on about the "hairplane" that Daddy was on. It was cute.
I'm amazed at how sweet my children and husband are. When I can't find the motivation to exercise there they are...making it so easy. Nate, Emmie, and I have walked up to the park (3mi. round trip) 2 times this week. No crying, no whining, no fighting, no accidents, and no explosions. They make it so peaceful. On Tuesdays and Thursdays my little ladybug is patient as I walk through Upland. And tonight Jerry took Nate outside so I could go on the treadmill for a little bit.
It's so hard to exercise especially when I want to be with the fam. But when Nate says, "Mommy, you go for a walk." "Mommy, we go in the stroller to the park." "Mommy, you go on the treadmill." I can't help but make myself do it!!!! :)
When I picked up my sweet lil' boy at school today he asked me if we were going to the park today. I told him, "Not today, honey." He said, "We'll walk there tomorrow." He doesn't know it but he keeps me going.
Thanks, guys.
I love you bunches!!!
Nate and Em 1st time at Zoo
Aunt Bec made this bow :)
