Last weekend we decided to take the dogs and Emma over to the coast for a camping trip. We had such a wonderful trip and the weather was fantastic. At home it was over 105 degrees and in Mendocino it was in the 60s. Needless to say, but this prego was enjoying the cooler weather. Plus, it helps to be camping in the fifth wheel with full hookups. (Thanks Jim & Priscilla for the loan) Emma loved playing in the sand, but it was too cold to get in the ocean. Even the dogs weren’t interested in the water.

After getting home and unpacked on Sunday, Emma decided that would be the perfect time to start walking. Now she is running all over the house chasing Bubba and Gauley down. Bubba doesn’t seem too thrilled with the concept so he spends more time outside. Which is fine with me!

With 6 weeks left until the arrival of our new baby girl, (name still to be decided) I am happy that Emma is walking on her own now. It is already getting too difficult to carry her around so that should give me a little break.

Well, that is the latest in our world.  Hope everyone is doing well!

We celebrated Easter a week early this year so that the Kusie family could make the long trek to D.C. to spend some time with Mike and Katie.  Unfortunately Natalie was too sick to make it, so Rick stayed at home with her.  Emma got to dawn her first pretty Easter outfit, which was even more festive with the addition of the bunny ears (compliments of Dale). 

It was a very cold and almost too windy kite day in Chico.  Thankfully, Amy and Troy secured a spot that sheltered us from the brunt of the wind.

Emma’s definitely getting proficient in her walker these days.  She has figured out that she can use it to her advantage to gain access to fun stuff hidden behind the kitchen cabinets.  Needless to say, baby proofing will be expanded this week.

Life has been crazy in our world. Emma is getting bigger everyday. She is so animated and funny. Have to say this stage is much more exciting than a newborn. Emma now has 6 teeth, 4 of which came in at the same time. She is clapping and waving about everything. She has decided that crawling isn’t worth her time. Her preferred mode of transportation is rolling! Very cute!
As most of you know, we are expecting baby number 2 in September and Miss Emma will be a big sissy! Don’t think she cares at this point. Other than kicking my ever growing belly. Man, I get it from both sides now. Where is the justice?

Anyway, hope everyone is happy and healthy.

Love to all!

With two teeth down and what feels like a million to go, Emma has been finding anything she can to stick in her mouth to soothe  those poor gums.  She is now sitting up on her own. When she gets bored with sitting up she begins rolling everywhere she can mainly to play with Gauley.

Emma is growing up so fast.  She is now 6 months old and I can barely believe it. We went to see Santa a few days ago and Emma was a perfect angel.

Emma spent the day visiting with her Great Grandparents and Aunt Lori yesterday.  We had such a wonderful visit with everyone and look forward to another visit soon.

Emma is getting so big.  Last doctors visit she was 24 inches and 14 lbs.  We think by the end of the month she will be sitting up.  Then we better watch out she will be crawling soon after.

She is enthralled with Gauley and I think he will be her first target once she begins crawling.  Whenever she looks at him she starts smiling and reaching out to grab him.  Beware Gauley!