Monday, September 26, 2011

Dear Emilie

Dear Emilie,

How does 6 months pass by in the blink of an eye? I'm sitting here at the computer while you play with spoons and bowls after dinner in your highchair. You just finished your dinner. I was always amazed looking at the children of friends how many changes happen in the first year. First that baby was just this little thing that did little else but sleep, eat, and fill a diaper. Then on their first birthday they were this person, laughing, playing, walking too most of the time.

Now as I look at you, my little big girl, it makes it seem even more amazing. Everyday that goes by I am reminded of how much of a miracle you truly are to your Papa and me. Every day your are changing and growing right before our eyes. You are discovering something new and exciting about the world around you. This month you got to go swimming for the first time. It didn't last long since you decided you were ready for a nap, but you went swimming! You got to meet more family at your cousin's baby shower, and they all loved you. Your Mama and Papa even remembered the Jolly Jumper you had in your closet and we put that up for you. You love it! You bounce and bounce as long as we'll let you stay in there everyday. You even tried food for the first time this month. You loved it and Papa and I loved it too since it would fill up your tummy enough that you would sleep through the night again!

Your teething troubles continued again this month with still no sign of teeth. This is driving all of us crazy. It's so hard to see you in pain with not much we can do. We've discovered some homeopathic medication, as well as an amber teething necklace. This has helped us manage the pain along with some good old fashioned Advil on standby for the really bad days.

Your Mama and Papa can't wait to see what is in store for the next six months. Happy Half Birthday Emilie!

Love, Your Mama and Papa


With your Mama, 16 days old.
(Copyright Julian Dean Photography)


With your Papa, 16 days old.
(Copyright Julian Dean Photography)

Saturday, September 17, 2011

August: A month of firsts

August was a busy month. Emilie got to experience so many new things in addition to food. Here are some pictures of some of her new adventures:

"Swimming" in a hot tub for the first time!

"Riding" on a motorcycle for the first time with her Great Uncle Kevin!

Blowing bubbles with Grandma for the first time!


Swinging on the big-girl swing for the first time!

Bouncing on the Jolly Jumper for the first time!

Getting her ears pierced!

Emilie and Joshua

Everyone knows that Emilie has a little cousin, Joshua, who is just three months younger than her. They're destined to besties, they just don't know it yet!

Carrie brought Joshua over one day for a little photo shoot, and we got some nudie patootie shots of Josh and Emilie. I thought I would share their adorable nakedness with you all.