February 3rd, 2009

When did our crazy babies become CRAZY TODDLERS?!

January 26th, 2008

We had a busy week last week! Mamaw Ruth turned 50, James had a crazy basketball schedule, and Stella was sick most of the week. We celebrated Mamaw Ruth's birthday on Saturday night and had a great time. Stella is doing much better now, and we are very thankful that nobody else got sick. We also put away our baby bottles last week and transitioned to sippy cups! Stella was very attached to her bottle and put up a good fight, but mommy always wins! Emerson had been doing better with a sippy, and the transition was pretty easy for her. I am so thankful to be done with bottles!
Our family has decided to participate in the March of Dimes-March for Babies this year. We are very excited about the opportunity to celebrate and honor Emerson and Stella. We are trying to get a lot of people to walk with us, and would love to have our family and friends join our team. We will also need people to sponsor our team. You can learn more about March of Dimes and our team by clicking on the Sponsor Me Banner on the right side of the blog. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Mamaw Ruth, Papaw Marty, and Emerson at Mamaw's birthday party

Stella reading to daddy

Emerson making daddy read her favorite book

Stella wearing Daddy's hat

Emerson wearing Daddy's hat-they love to play with James' dirty hats!

January 22nd, 2009

We finally got a video of Emerson walking! After we shot the video we realized that we should have had her walk the other way so you could see her face. BUT she refused to walk when we tried to get another video! She is walking very well, but only walks when she feels like it.

January 17th, 2009

The girls had developmental clinic this week. They both did very well, and are developmentally right where they should be (for their adjusted age.) Emerson weighed 19 1/2 lbs, and Stella weighed 19 lbs! We have been looking forward to 20 lbs since the day they were born, so we are really excited to be getting so close! Emerson has taken 4 steps without assistance, and will walk all over the house if you hold her hand. Stella is starting to stand independently, but only when she feels like it. She isn't as interested in walking as Emerson is right now, but she loves looking at books and having books read to her. Stella also seems to be much more interested in communicating and talking.

Stella harassing her dad

Emerson being harassed by her dad

Stella kept smiling after I took her picture, this is as good as I could get

Emerson dancing

Ganging up on their dad

January 9th, 2008

This post is dedicated to our silly Stella. She is turning into a funny little girl with a big personality. She is always doing things to try to make us laugh. Below is a picture of her first big girl bow (that Emerson pulled out a few minutes after the picture was taken.) She finally has just enough hair for me to get a rubber band around. The bow might be a little big for her, the picture reminds me of Minnie Mouse! I also attached a video of her dancing. Emerson usually dances with her, but I was only able to get a video of Stella doing it this time. Enjoy!

Stella Louise's first big girl bow!

Stella shaking her booty!

January 6th, 2008

Over the weekend, James' parents came to visit and celebrate the holidays with us. The girls enjoyed spending time with their Grandma Natalie and Grandpa Kim, and also enjoyed all of the Christmas presents that they brought with them! Emerson still isn't walking, but it still seems like it could be any day. Emerson has 5 teeth now, and weighed 18lbs 4oz last week. Stella is getting really close to walking and is very proud of herself! Stella hasn't let us look in her mouth for the last few weeks, so she could have a mouth full of teeth and we wouldn't know! Stella weighed 17lbs 15oz last week! They are both eating better and gaining more weight since switching over to whole milk.

Emerson riding Rambo!

Grandpa Kim with Emerson and Grandma Natalie with Stella

More grandma and grandpa

Stella being silly with Grandpa Kim

Emerson cuddling with Grandpa Kim

Emerson showing off her new IU warm ups

Emerson loving her pizzeria Elmo

Stella likes the talking pizza that Elmo is holding

Emerson loving her new puppy

Wrapping paper!

Emerson loves her tiara from her birthday!

Stella hates hats!

Emerson loves hats!

Coloring their first pictures

Opening presents with Sharlla and Brittni!

We want to thank all of our friends and family that sent the girls Christmas gifts!

December 29th, 2008

James' brother and sister in law from Indiana came to visit us over the weekend. The girls hadn't seen their Uncle Johnny and Aunt Sarah since their birthday, so they were a little shy at first. Stella warmed up pretty quickly, and Emerson eventually warmed up to both of them too. The girls seemed to enjoy spending time with them, and are excited to have another cousin! (John and Sarah are due to have a baby girl in March.)

Christmas with Uncle Johnny and Aunt Sarah

Playing with their new ride on toy! (Thanks, Uncle Johnny and Aunt Sarah for the clothes and ride on toy)

Stella was very distracted by the bows and paper!

Emerson playing with the sleeping bags from Aunt Krista and Uncle Mike - Thanks!

Presents!

Emerson was being really silly on Sunday night.

Stella cuddling with Aunt Sarah.

Emerson being silly and Stella modeling her new spring clothes (Thanks for the gift cards Uncle Rick and Aunt Chris!)

More silly Emerson...

Fighting over their new toy!