Healthy As Can Be!

Emry had her 6 month well checkup this morning. The doc looked her over and said she's a healthy little girl. Emry is off the charts for height, 90th percentile for head circumference, and 50 percentile for weight. The doc said she's almost as long as most 12 month olds...whoally moally! Emry also had one oral vaccine, and two shots (one in each leg). She took them like a champ this time. In a matter of seconds, her screaming stopped. Poor girl. I mentioned the fact that Emry chooses not to roll over consistently (believe me, she knows how to) but is able to sit independently. The doc said that's fine and that Emry is actually a little ahead since she's able to sit alone at 6 months. It's comforting to know that she's on track. As Steve says, what a little bunner. :-)

Baby Aleah

Our dear, dear friends Angela and Drew welcomed their second daugther into the world last night. Aleah Michelle Mathews was born at 10:22pm, and weighed 8 lbs 2oz. She's an absolute doll. Congrats guys!!

Where It All Began...

On our way back from our vacation in Minnesota, we stopped at Hickory Park in Ames, IA, with the Sheriffs. This is where Steve and my story began. The summer before my junior year in college, I landed a job here and worked in the ice cream area. Right across from my work station was an open view of the people who work in the kitchen. Not long after I began my job, I spotted a tall, dark, handsome guy cooking the infamous HP food. He never seemed to notice me but I was determined to get his attention. Finally, some of his buddies pointed out to him that a girl from the "fountain" was staring at him. Not long after that, he asked me and a girlfriend to hang out with him and a few buddies. The rest is history. We were so excited to bring Emry here for the first time. Who knows, maybe she'll end up going to Iowa State and waitressing at HP someday.

Six Mile Lake

After spending 5 days in Carlos, MN...we ventured 3 hours northeast to Six Mile Lake, in Bena, MN to fish with Steve's family for a week. We didn't have much luck fishing, so the owner of the resort recommended a small remote lake nearby. The boat ramp dumped the boats into a small pond and from there, Steve and his two brothers had to push the boats through a marshy area. Lots of leeches and cuts on their feet later, we were finally in the main part of Sucker Lake. This challenging entrance proved to be worthwhile because we caught over 50 Northern Pikes in two days. Whoally smokes! Many of them were too small to keep but it was so fun. At one point, we caught three fish simultaneously in the boat I was in. I've never experienced that much activity in the six years I've been on this trip.

We're excited to take Emry on a fishing excursion when she gets a little older.

Lake Carlos, MN

Here are a few more pics of Emry's time at my grandparent's lake home in Carlos, MN.

6 Months!

Steve and I are having a hard time believing that our precious bean is 6 months old today. What?!?!?! Time is sneaking by us...it feels like she'll be 18 by the end of the month. Please slow down! She was a lucky girl to have her photo shoot at the lake. Here is what Miss Emry is doin' these days:

~ Nurses 5 times a day

~ Has tried all vegetables and recently tried pears

~ Eats rice or oatmeal cereal three times a day

~ Rolls over both ways, but doesn't prefer to

~ Sits up like a big girl

~ Giggles

~ Grabs and successfully holds objects/toys

~ Tucks legs under her belly during tummy time

~ Loves blowing raspberries while eating her cereal

~ Takes two, 2-2 1/2 hours naps each day

~ Sleeps from 8-5 or 5:30 and then goes back to sleep until 8:30 or 9:00 (We'll work on sleeping in longer when we get back to KC)

~ Is very observant

~ Loves being outside

~ Sits up in stroller

~ Can turn body 90 degrees during tummy time

~ Coos and squeals

~ Loves other babies/kids, especially when they talk to her

That's all I can think of right now. Happy 6 months baby! Daddy and I love you more than you'll EVER KNOW! We feel so blessed that God brought you into our lives.

Tootsies in the Sand

We're so excited to have Emry experience Minnesota lakes for the first time! We arrived at my grandparent's lake home Monday evening. Unfortunately, the weather hasn't been the best. Even so, we were able to dip Emry's tootsies in the sand. She loved it, especially when daddy swished her feet in the water to get the sand out between her toes. I hope she develops a love for these fresh waters just as I have! There's nothing like 'em!

Sitting like a big girl!

Emry has been practicing sitting for almost two weeks. She continues to improve each day! Since we arrived at my grandparent's lake home in Alexandria, MN, she has been a rock star sitting all by herself without falling over. I can't believe how much she's changed.

God Bless America!

Emry had a blast on her first 4th of July! Her fav was being pulled in her wagon with her friend Avery. Thanks Jan and Steve for giving her this fabulous gift! :)

Long Time No See!

Emry had a playdate with her buddy Levi who she met at breastfeeding group. It's been FOREVER since she's seen him so she told me it was time for them to meet up again. They had a ball playing with his toys and then they went swimming in his baby pool. For some reason Emry felt fussy the ENTIRE time while they swam so we had to leave a little earlier than planned. That's how it goes!