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.

EmmaJane lately

...according to my camera phone.

Miracles do happen.

Starting last week my awake every 2-3 hour during the night baby turned into a awake every  45 min - 1 hour baby. I was hopeless, confused and very emotionally sleep deprived.
Thursday I saw her doctor for vaccines and when I told her of this, that I had yet to see my 6 week old baby sleep any longer than 2.5-3 hours at a time, she hugged me out of horror...and for the bags under my eyes.
EmmaJane must have heard us because that night at 3am I woke up convinced something was very wrong. Why? Because it had been 5 hours since I put her down...without a peep.

And as a result I had this to wake up to, this picture shows her double chin better than her smile, but you get the idea.

I understand this post was very first time mom boring of me...but it really was that amazing, I promise.

Blessin' the babe.

EmmaJane got blessed by her father on August 7th, 2011. It was bt far the best moment thus far in being her mother. When Robert took her from my arms and walked with her to the front of the chapel with a crowd of family and friends who we love, I was overcome with gratitude for the priesthood and these wonderful things Robert is able to do for our little miss. It was a very proud moment. Here are some pictures from the day!

Sleep.

Somebaby stayed awake for 5 hours and now will only sleep snuggled up to her momma.
I can't decide if I love or loathe this more.

Just decided, love.

Just wish I could function on no sleep.