Summer arrived, we went to the beach, went to the ER, watched Auntie P get her doctorate, saw Toy Story 3, survived more severe weather, got a computer virus, threw a baby shower and turned 8 months old...all in the month of June!
I will update with photos soon!!! Thanks for understanding!!!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Memorial Day Fun!
Memorial Day 2010 was such a fun long weekend! We enjoyed a Twins Game, cookout with friends and some really nice weather! Emery is 7 months old already!! A few weeks ago both kiddos were struggling with ear infections, strep throat and a mild case of hand-foot-mouth syndrome. After 10 days of rest and medicine, they both seem to be off to a healthy start to summer! Schools get out tomorrow and summer is in the air! We're preparing for our first family vacation in about 10 days! We rented a condo in Hilton Head and super excited for the four of us to enjoy the beach, visit with family and attend Pascale's graduation at the end of our trip. Evan has been taking swim lessons at the Y for about 10 weeks now and really improved his skills. He can swim the lenght of the pool with a bubble and noodle and no assistance. Tuesday night they let the kids wear flippers and they were so cute kickin and regret not having my camera!
When Emery was visiting the doctor for her ear infections, she weighed about 18 pounds! She can:
sit alone without assistance
roll to where she wants to go
get to her belly from sitting position
pushes up and nearly gets her knees under her (she's soooo close !!!)
scoots backwards on her belly
jumps with lots of enery in her jumperoo
laughs, squeals and reaches for you
eating carrots, peaches, applesauce, sweet potatoes, sweet peas, bananas, pears, green beans and oatmeal
My wonderful husband bought me an embroidery machine and I've been enjoying monogramming and appliquing dresses I've made, t-shirts and bibs. Most of the items are under wraps because they are gifts or my friends haven't seen yet...I will post after I get more done...but here's a sneak peek at a few items....
Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
Evan went to his first baseball game on Saturday! We left Emery with the Harts and had a fun day in Minneapolis. The weather couldn't have been more perfect! We parked and walked down to Hard Rock Cafe and enjoyed lunch outside with our friend Lesley. Evan was in awe of the big field and Target Field is really a nice stadium. It's much smaller than Turner Field. The Twins no longer sell Hormel hotdogs famously known as the Dome Dog, so like many other Dome Dog loyals we deferred from having a hot dog at the game. We definitley enjoyed other traditional favorites like popcorn, peanuts and beer! Evan couldn't take his eyes off of T.C. the Twins mascot. Minnesota pulled through and beat the Texas Rangers 8-3. Lesley is a Texas native but had no problem cheering on the Twins with the rest of us! It was a great day and great memory we hope Evan will always remember! 
Toofie, Taftofe, Cookie and Choochee
The above forementioned names are those of the Painted Lady species...aka Evan's butterflies! Grandma sent a butterfly kit with 5 caterpillars. Over the last 3 weeks we've watched them grow into adult caterpillars, build cocoons upside down, and wiggle around and develop into butterflies. Heinz, our cat, was the most interested and excited about the entire process, then Evan. It was fun to see them fly away and learn that our neighbor saw the quartet in her garden yesterday!
Toofie, Taftoe, Cookie and Choochee in their cocoons
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
One Little Cherub!
Emery has had a big week this week! She turned 6 months old! Time has flown by!
She has:
- rolled from back to front
- rolled front to back
- sitting up without support
- leans forward while sitting up and doesn't tip over
- laughs out loud only for Evan!
- can get her toes to her mouth
- mimics some noises like blowing bubbles, saying "ah-woo"
- loves to eat oatmeal with applesauce, sweet peas and carrots
- still sleeping through the night
- loves her exersaucer
- loves to ride in the stroller
- is very patient and extremely mild mannered...she loves to people watch!
At 6 months Emery is
- 17.6 pounds = 75th percentile for weight
- 25.67 inches = 50th percentile for height
On Thusday, Aunt Anna ("Banana from Savannah who lives near Nana") arrived to Austin to meet her new niece! With her she brought some nice weather! We've had beautiful spring! Anna has been introduced to our favorite Mexican restaurant, wind turbines in rural Minnesota, Culver's and the Spam Museum, and our wonderful circle of friends! Anna and I took the kids to Sonja's Studio on Friday afternoon for Emery's 6 month photos and Evan's 3 year. We can't wait for the great proofs as I'm sure there will be plenty to choose from...decisions!!
Here we are at the Spam Museum
Emery's Baptism
Sunday, May 2nd
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Sponsors: Jill & Garry Hart
We shared our Southern Heritage with our wonderful friends for lunch back at our house!
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