9 months old

I can't believe that Emma is already 9 months old. I can promise that I have enjoyed this past 9 months MUCH more than I enjoyed the previous 9!!! I can't believe that Emma is crawling and pulling herself up to walk around furniture on her own! Instead of waiting for us on her back in the mornings, she is now standing up and calling to us as she bounces in her crib! She says Mama and Dada now but I'm pretty sure that she doesn't know what they mean.

Good Bye to a friend

I know that this is Emma's blog but I feel the need to give tribute to a dear friend. This is how I will always remember him...Those who knew him know there is no one else like him. His voice made you listen and his smile made you warm. I feel blessed to have been his friend.

Keenan James died on June 17, 2008 at the age of 38 due to complications from diabetes. He will be greatly missed.

Father's Day

For Daddy's first Father's day Mommy and Emma did our best to make Daddy smile.

It was also Uncle Jeff's first Father's day so he, Thea, and Yiayia all came over for dinner.
Emma gave Daddy a picture of herself for Father's day.
Later that night, Mommy got some much needed cuddle time!

First bath...

After 3 days of soaking in olive oil, Emma was given her first post-baptism bath. I think she started having flashbacks of her baptism because she was NOT happy! But then she forgave Mommy...again.

Jager makes an appearance at Emma's Reception

Thea left Emma's reception for just a little while to go get Jager. Talk about stealing Emma's thunder! Once HE showed up, poor little Emma was old news! Truth be told, Mommy and Daddy were happy to have some time with Emma!

Reception Continues

Here's proof that Mommy was, in fact, there!
Yiayia gets a little time with Emma and Mommy's Yiayia and Papou are watching over her!
There's Papou! Uh oh! The thumb is going in the mouth...Emma must be getting tired!
Hey! There's Jager! 8 pounds, 9 ounces! Looking good!
Hmmm...When's my baptism going to be???

Baptismal reception

Emma was very happy to get back to Yiayia's house where she felt more comfortable. Thea Alexis was happy to entertain Emma!
Mommy and Emma got to spend some rare time with just Uncle Barney, too!
Uncle Barney taught Emma the finer points of rapping, including wearing the proper bling!

The hat's just a little too big!
Then Emma took some time out to pose for the camera in her baptismal gown. There are about 100 of these pictures and in just about all of them, Emma is biting her bottom lip!

After the Baptism

Emma finally found comfort when Father George handed her back to Mommy and Daddy. She buried her head into Daddy's chest where she finally felt safe and hid from the world. This look pretty much says it all...

All that activity (crying) wore our little angel out. She slept for quite a while.
See? Still sleeping!
But when she woke up she was in a much better mood. She even forgave Father George for getting her all wet!

Emma's Baptism

Sunday was Emma's baptism. It's a very important sacrament in our church. Emma was so happy to see Thea Alexis!

Thea and Uncle Jeff are Emma's Godparent's so they had to take Emma away from Mommy and Daddy. Here Emma is looking back at Mommy and Daddy wondering why they aren't with her.


Sorry this video is so grainy. We don't know what happened. But if you turn up the volume, you'll see that all you need is your ears to know what is going on!




After Emma was oiled and dipped, Alexis helped Yiayia dress poor little Emma. Mommy and Daddy still were not allowed to touch Emma and watching her cry like this was so hard!

It was very hard to watch our baby girl look at us like this. All she wanted was for Mommy and Daddy to come and get her.

Uncle Jeff's Birthday

Today was Uncle Jeff's birthday so we went over to their house for a birthday party. Emma looked after Jager while everyone else ate dinner.

If seeing Jager again wasn't enough fun, Emma got to meet her cousin-in-law Brooks! He seemed to like her a lot but I think now she knows how Jager feels when he looks up at her!



There's no better birthday gift than this!

Now that the party is winding down what should I do next???
CRASH OUT!!!! Good night, little Emma!