Emma is Three!

Sometime in the middle of our big trip to see family, Emma turned 3 years old. I can't believe the last 3 years went by so fast!

This year she has been obsessed with Toy Story, so for her birthday she had a Toy Story themed "party." I say party in quotes because we were supposed to be at Grandma and Grandpa Lewis's house, but we got stuck in the blizzard in Nebraska and stayed 2 nights in York, Nebraska at a hotel. Luckily we had the party supplies with us,  and the manager of the hotel let us have a mini-party there. 

Daddy went to the Wal-Mart, which was open, and got a Christmas cupcake cake for her birthday since the Toy Story cake was in Chicago. :) She still had fun -- there was a little girl at the hotel who was the granddaughter of the manager, and she and Emma played. She even got a gift for Emma! It was a really fun day, even if we were stuck in the snow.

How my big girl has grown.... our hands at 3 years and 3 days old. From the picture below, at about 3 weeks of age. 

It's going to be a pretty amazing Christmas. I think we're so lucky to have the two kids we have, and I'm so grateful to be celebrating the holiday with them. 

Happy 2 Years!

My amazing, gorgeous, smart, wonderful little girl is 2 years old today! Where did the time go? What happened to my little snuggly, squishy baby? Now she's a talking, running, busy little girl. I can't figure out where the last 2 years went, but I know I'm grateful for every single moment I've had with her.



Happy Birthday my Emma bean.... I love you so very much!!

Mom's Birthday

Birthday Cake, Part 2

Happy Birthday!

My miracle child is one year old today. 12 months. 365 days. I'm still in awe that this little person came out of my body, and that she's thriving so well. I'll do a developmental/growth update tomorrow after her pediatrician's appointment, but let's just say that she's had some cognitive leaps lately that just surprise me. We didn't have the best night last night (I'm starting to night wean her and it's not going great) but it's still wonderful to have her cuddling with me.

Long day at work for Mommy, but I'm sending over cupcakes for daycare and then we'll open presents tonight when I get home. Hope to take and upload pictures later!

Early Birthday Party!

We had Emma's birthday party today -- it was a nice time! We didn't have a big party, just a few close friends, and it was really nice. Here's a few videos.

Preparing for the party!



Yummy Cake!!






Done with cake.... SO full!

She's Here!

Miss Emma Marie (named after my paternal grandmother and maternal great-grandmother, and Marie was my middle name) arrived yesterday! Mommy is sore and tired, and Daddy has already changed his first diaper. We couldn't be more proud!

Pictures and my birth story to follow.... probably when we get home on Wednesday. Thank you all for your love and support -- I couldn't have made it this far without you!