Moments

There are these crazy moments as a first time Mom when you are so happy about a new trick your baby has done and you can't stop smiling. Then you soon realize this happiness means you're proud of them, which then makes you feel so old because that's what your Mom used to say to you after colorguard competitions (oh? ...just me on the colorguard?) Then you realize you're almost 27, and you're already starting to think about when you'll get pregnant again so you're babies will be buddies, which means you only have so long to lose these last 7 pounds so you can start out not already fat like last time.
and thus is my life for the next 10+ years of having babies.

But seeing EmmaJane sleep successfully on her stomach this morning and how gosh darn cute she is makes me not care how long I have not being pregnant or how fat I get next time.

I want babies, lots of them.

having fun

We've been having fun around here watching EmmaJane grow and get so smart! She is such a happy little baby, here's some fun times:

Got our pictures taken by the lovely Natalie Fenn.

Getting ready for her first bites of food.

First time on a swing and she LOVED it. of course.

Literally lounging around, her favorite way to look at anyone - upside down.

Went to the LA Zoo on MLK day with the Brent and Linnae Williams'

One of the first time she sat for longer than 5 seconds, I was so proud.

Hamming it up during her 6 month photo shoot.

This picture is right in the middle of a ear-piercing scream, such a funny face.

Sitting pretty Christmas morning.

Robert turned 32! What an old man!

So far 2012 has been great, our little baby is far from little anymore (20 lbs, and 99% for height!) But we love our little chubs.

(I don't know why this is underlined...will they ever improve blogger?? c'mon google!)

halloween time

I made a Minnie Mouse dress for EmmaJane for Halloween, I was looking forward to this for a long time, one of the first things I said when I realized I'd have a baby this Halloween (when I was maybe 4 months prego) was "What is she going to be??" I also already have next year planned...having children is already so much fun! Can't wait for the rest!

Life.

So I'm sitting in our car outside of a  restaurant after wolfing my food down because my baby was screaming tired/hungry and I ran out to nurse her.
While that was a little whiny of me, I have to say theres nothing better than being the one and only thing your baby wants at all times. This is life, and it's wonderful.
On that note, here are some pictures of late.
1. Rolling onto our side like a big girl.
2. Halloween day
3. Getting into the spirit
4. So fresh and clean after TWO baths (pooped in the first one)
5. Sleepy mornings.
6. Sneaky baby grabbing everything I put into the cart at target.
7. Sitting up so well waiting for food.

Favorite phase.

I see now why so many people say ages 3-5 months are their favorite age. This munchkin is brightening our lives with each bulldog cheek look.

Utah

We're currently on our first vacation with baby in utah. We're staying with our dear friends Jeris and Suzanna for now and will then be in a hotel while Robert's at a training for work.
So far we've: discovered a new trick of sticking our tongue out (emmajane that is), seen the fall leaves on the Alpine loop, eaten at Ruth's diner up in emigration canyon, seen lots of Williams that live in Utah, I met the rest of the Finnish Kirsi's and today we visited temple square during conference while catching up with friends aaron and krystal, who we haven't seen in so long.
Still on the agenda: thrift shopping at DI (my long lost love), eating at the lion house pantry, visiting temple square lots more, me shopping with my sis in law, and kissing emmajanes chunky cheeks lots more.
I know I could never live here, but so far utah has been great!

Disneyland lovin.

(how can you not love this little chunk??)

Now that are passes are finally good again, (curse you SoCal Select) we've been taking advantage with our new bundle in tow!

Our first Disney visit as a family, had to get the "1st visit" pin for EmmaJane, she'll thank me later. (p.s. don't I look so first-time-mom greasey in this picture? cute.)

Listening to the RagTime piano with Dad, and loving it.

First carousel ride!

Family photo-op!

Sleeping on our way out with one fist in the mouth, and one ready for back-up.

love this girl.