Suit #2....

We're on a roll here with this hot weather, so I thought I would keep the swim suit updates coming... Here is darlingness #2 from Auntie Danika- the Red Cherry Suit. She had it on by 8 am and wore it everywhere- including the store and the boat repair shop! She calls it her "party one"! I guess if she's planning on wearing them everywhere and all day long- it's a good thing we have 5!!!!

Weaknesses

Self confessed weaknesses:

1. Target, there's always something new & spectacular- like this suit

2. Little girls bathing suits (Emery has 5 for this summer!!!)

3. A-line bobs on little girls (we're almost there, thanks to my sister's talent!)

I love this little chickie, she is such a delight, just want to smooch her all day long! I LOVE MY JOB OF BEING HER MOM! Thanks for a great mother's day :)

(Had to get a shot of the almost-there A-line bob- if it weren't for the squirrely curls I think we'd be there!!! But they're cute too!!)

... I know I haven't posted anything on my blogs lately, more news and updates to come.... soon.

Easter and Such....

It's funny how time flies... here's a picture when Emery was just 2 weeks old- Easter of 2008

And here was a picture from this years Easter celebration- 2010!

Well, we have had some fun times in the past few weeks even though I've dropped the ball in posting about them... here are a few pics to capture the moments!

We got to celebrate Easter this year with our cute little Nephew, Griffin

Such excitement with every egg that she found!!!

They had so much fun the first time, we hid the eggs again and let them do it again!

Loved the look on her face!

We also had a "Pre-Easter Egg Hunt" at the park the week before, it was a big hit with lots of little munchkins everywhere!

We've also been planting flowers and Em's been filling my bird bath with mud, so now it's technically a "mud bath spa" for the birds :)

And Emery can't resist a chance to mow the lawn with Daddy!

Today she's 2...

My favorite cuddle bug and birthday girl...

I can't believe it, my little girl is already two! What a fun adventure, what a HUGE growing opportunity for my husband and I as we explore parenthood, what an ENORMOUS amount of love I have for such a little peanut- I love her to pieces! Happy Birthday Emmie, we are so thankful to God that we have you, you bless our hearts daily!!! I look forward to everyday with you :) ~ Love, Mommy

Candles in her French Toast... a little unsure of them!

A special birthday dinner with the Haddon family... and Elmo :)

She was all smiles all day- she felt loved, especially from Daddy!

Lots of love from Grammie and Papa or "Mike" as she calls him!

And her partner in crime was there, egging her on all night like normal :)

Cousin Griff, Auntie G and Buddy-

Excitement was not lacking, this was her response to everything she saw! How easy to impress a 2 year old!!!!

See, I wasn't exaggerating, it was a card with an elephant on it...

Or a view of a card board box, it didn't matter, it brought her lots and lots of excitement!!

HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY MUNCHKIN!!!

Happy Love Day...

Love is in the Air!!!

We had a great weekend, one of Bubba and I's best buddies from Cal Poly was able to drive up from San Diego and spend the weekend with us. We had a super fun, relaxing weekend with lots of great time to catch up with Josh. Best part about it, he loved Emery and she LOVED, LOVED, LOVED him- she followed him around where ever he went, and especially melted over the GIGANTIC pink teddy bear he brought for her... thanks for making our Valentines weekend so great Josh, it was GREAT to have you in Bako!

A lunch time picnic at the park & lots of playing around!

pure bliss on her face-

Waking up from naps, what a snuggle bug she was with him!

Early this morning making a special breakfast for Valentine's Day, me and my helper!

Little Valentine's treats, boxers for the fellas...

and Elmo socks for the little lady!

Holding hands with Daddy at Breakfast...

A sad good bye when Josh left, we look forward to the next visit!

Per Katy's Request...

I must say, the majority of "requests" I get from my blog to be updated are from my mom.... but this one is from Katy... thanks girl! Not a lot going on here, hunkering down in the rainy weather and having some snuggle times with Dad when they're feeling a little under the weather.

Putting Daddy to bed on the hard wood floor with her stuffed doggie "Roo".... what's cuter the pig tails or the belly??? (excuse the dump of a house, I know you're looking- we were gone for a week).

Peek-a-Boo with Pig Tails= a totally give-a-way

Ahh, love that, melts my heart... and he thought he didn't want a girl! HA!

Passing it to the Next Generation

This one's for you mom, how cute is this??? It made my heart smile!

Winter Festivities...

So, here are some highlights from these past few months, there were so many to choose from, I included a ton! But we had really fun pre-Christmas, Christmas, and Post Christmas celebrations- it was great to spend time with good friends and family!

A fun rooftop holiday party with our good buddies, Annah & Nick (who welcomed their 1st baby on Dec. 23rd, Baby Will) which was so much fun!

Bubba and Emery spent the day on Saturday out at the nursery (where Bubba works) while I stayed home to bake! She had a ball and napped GREAT when she came home! I loved this picture of her out in the grape fields.

Then we all went and delivered cookies to our neighbors in our red wagon, a fun little family tradition of ours!

We had a quick pre-Christmas gift exchange with Griffin since the kids wouldn't see each other for a few weeks, they got shaker cars and played with them up and down the hallway!

Then Emery and I headed north to make it to my extended families Christmas Party that we haven't made it to in a few years. She had a blast making gumdrop trees with the big kids even though she could barely see over the table!

We had a great dinner, Santa came for a visit, then we sang some Christmas Carols and enjoyed some delicious desserts! My parents were great hosts, it was a big shin-dig and they did a great job planning the whole thing!

All the cousins (of which Emery and Jude are the youngest) had a great time playing together.

Loved this picture of my sister and her sweet son Jude, aren't they just the cutest? Too pooped to party!

Once everyone got into town, the heat was on- it was time for the gingerbread house competition. Each couple had their own house and had to assemble it with the tools provided. There was an unfair advantage because of the construction skills held by some family members, and you guessed it- my brother the contractor and his wife won- not a surprise!

(These two goof balls had a blast the whole time!)

We also have a tradition of riding the "Train of Lights" on the Christmas Years that we are up north. We pack up a sack dinner, bundle up, and ride the train through the Sunol valley. It's a beautiful ride, Santa walks through the train cars and hands out candy canes, and the caboose sells warm hot coco..... it's really fun!

Christmas Eve....

My family.... not the best picture due to the self timer, but does have great memories!

Christmas morning, Emery opening her OWN truck, now she doesn't have to borrow one from all her BOY cousins!

Bubba got himself a real fine video camera.... and he got me the best present ever, sweet husband- a NEW BIKE!!!

And once we were back home, we celebrated Christmas again with Bubba's side of the family, more fun!

And a New Year's trip to Bass Lake, an unexpected surprise from my parents! We headed up there for a few days, played in the snow for a day, banged pots and pans and then headed home again!

Emmie loves this sweet baby, she wished she could carry him around or push him in her new baby stroller, unfortunately, he almost weighs as much as her, so for now, she'll just have to settle for giving him his pacifier!

We had a great Christmas and are reminded again by life's twists and turns how thankful we are for our families and friends- the time we get to spend with them and the memories we get to make because we know this life is but a glimpse and can be gone in just a moment. We also lost two dear people this season, it is sad to see them go, but we are hopeful to see what God will bring through it all.