My New Toy!

We busted out the exersaucer a few weeks ago. Emry likes it pretty well as long as Steve or I am in the room. Here's a pic of her in action and a few other randoms. Enjoy! (And excuse Steve's "manly" chest in the last picture.)

Such a Big Girl!

Our little girl isn't so little anymore. At her 4 month well checkup, she came in at 100th percentile for height at 27 inches...80th percentile for head circumference at 16 3/4 inches...and 70th percentile for weight at 14 lbs 2 oz. Wowzers! The doc said she looks great and apparently has great eye contact, and head and leg control. Unfortunately, she had to get several shots and boy oh boy did she HATE them. That was the LOUDEST I've ever heard her cry. You would have thought her limbs were being ripped off. The last time she received shots it took her only seconds to stop crying but this time it took her about 5 minutes to finally calm down. Poor baby. You moms out there know how heart-breaking it is. Luckily Steve came with and was up by her head when it was happening. Then I got to cuddle her afterwards. We thank God everyday that we have a healthy little girl who's thriving! Here is a shot of her "war wounds" and some other randoms. Come on, I couldn't resist. Obviously 1 picture doesn't cut it. :)

Laying on her side. I'm hoping she roll over soon!

4 MONTHS!!!

I can't believe my sweet baby girl is already 4 months old! Someone must be shaving days off the calendar because time is moving way too fast. Besides becoming a member of the "4 month" club, Emry and I traveled to Iowa to meet my mom this weekend. She drove down from Minnesota to meet us in the middle. She NEEDED her Emry fix. :) Steve's parents generously let us stay with them so baby girl received LOTS of attention from both grandmas and one grandpa! She also got to meet one of Steve's uncles who lives in Texas. How fun! Here are her 4 month stats: * Nurses 6 times a day * Goes to bed at 7:00, we wake her up between 9-9:30 for her last feeding, then she usually sleeps until 5:30 or 6:00. Lately, she's been waking up around 3 or 4 but luckily her pacifier ties her over until her first feeding. * Doesn't mind tummy time * Blows raspberries * Is a droolin' machine * Can lay on her side for a short period of time (I'm hoping she'll roll over soon) * Has a LOT to say :) * Notices her hands and brings them to her mouth * Grasps toys for short periods * Plays in exersaucer if mom or dad are nearby * Takes 3-4 naps a day...the longest is the afternoon nap from 1-3:30 * Gets crazy legs during bath time * Enjoys being read to * LOVES watching other kids * Smiles all the time

Emry and Grandma Maro.

Great-Uncle Dale and Emry.

First Mother's Day!

I was so spoiled by Emry and Steve yesterday! We kicked off our day by heading to the 9:30 church service. Then we attempted to eat brunch at Granite City, Mimi's Cafe, and Corner Cafe...all had at least a 45 minute wait. Across from Corner Cafe, I spotted a shabby looking diner called Deb's Diner. At this point, my stomach was practically eating itself so I was willing to try anything! I insisted we go in. The food was Deeeelish and the people watching was even better. It turned out to be a fun adventure. Steve and Emry also gave me a few very sweet gifts. However, spending time with my two favorite people meant the most to me. :)

'Lil Jail Bird