Last dr appt as a 'baby'!

Yesterday was Emma's 9 month doctor appointment--the next one she will be at she will be a toddler..so sad!

Here are her stats:
Height: 28" = 57th percentile
Weight: 20.8 lbs= 80th percentile
Head: 45 cm= 76 percentile

Seriously, she has gained like one pound in the last 4-5 months..it's just crazy! The doctor still said that she is healthy and isn't worried about her size :)

We asked about concerns since she isn't crawling/moving and she is not concerned at all--so that is good to hear! She still loves to try new foods and is doing well with the sippy cup...but still loves her bottle!

Just wanted to give you all a quick note....

9 months old!

I am the mother of a 9 month old--it is so hard to believe but it's true! Friends of ours, Avery Unger and Jessica Studanski, are celebrating their 1 year birthdays this week-end and it just reminds me that Emma's is just around the corner!

We have been giving her more foods and trying to rely on the bottle less often. She still isn't perfect at the sippy cup but is doing really well during meals. Recently, Corey made his ice cream concoction (ice cream, malt powder, and chocolate syrup) and she tried it..needless to say she was a huge fan and kept leaning closer to him to get more. One evening we also gave her a frozen thin mint girl scout cookie. We thought it would be nice and cold on her front gums as well as a nice treat. We just gave it to her as she sat on the living room floor. Well Corey and I began talking in the kitchen and temporarily forgot about her. Needless to say, when we went back she had chocolate all over her hands, face and even a toy. Just as I began to pry the cookie from her hands it broke in two and she got another taste before the fun ended. She loved it. Since, we gave her another one. Only this time we did so in her booster chair. I also love the graduate meals because they are an easy meal to warm up in a pinch and she eats them really well.

Corey went racing this past Saturday and it was our first time in 3 weeks. It didn't go so well and I don't really know the whole story. It sounds like there was a lot of water on the track and it just wasn't a good thing. Last week-end we went to Watercade in Litchfield. We watched the parade and then grilled with friends. Emma got to be at her first parade and of course I forgot my camera. I have been doing that a lot lately. Then we brought her to my mom's house as we went out for the night--and had a blast with Sarah & Tyler Anderson as well as Laura & Dale Imholte (our new friends). Sunday we came back and grilled with the Ungers-of course that is always a good time. It was too warm to spend time outside so we stayed in.

That is about all that is new..here are some updated pictures.

Bathtime fun!!

Avery & Emma---3 months difference (Avery turns 1 this w/e..yes Emma is a tank next to her)

We told Emma to give her a hug, she leaned in for a kiss instead!

Ice cream with dad--YUM!

1st cookie incident..this is what we found as we came back in to the living room.

She didn't give it up willingly but was still so happy!

Blowing bubbles during tummy time. Puppy finally got to be in a picture.

2nd cookie incident. I have to say, she is a spitting image of me (and my baby pics!!)

1+1=2

2 Little teeth are peeking their way in to Emma's mouth. We noticed last week that she had 1 peaking through..and now there are 2! She has been kind of whiny at night but I have to say I am a HUGE fan of the teething tablets that melt in her mouth. I know some moms don't use them anymore but, I will use them until they are gone. I think it is like any other medicine, don't over use it and your baby will be fine! I prefer them to Tylenol.

She also added 'Nana' to her vocab. I say ' Moma Moma' and she says 'Nananana' or 'Dadadada'..she thinks its funny :) She has said moma before but it's a little game we play.

She is also giggling more-- love it.

Two nights ago during tummy time she lifted her hips/butt up and started to get on her knees. She isn't even close but the fact that she is starting to move the rump roast at all is a nice change!

4th of July

Happy (belated) 4th of July everyone!

Whether you were racing, with family or friends, or just hanging out at home----I hope you all enjoyed your week-end!

We had a great time. Friday we hung out with Jennifer & James Unger as well as Siri & Phil. Of course the Ungers are always a great time and with the addition of Siri & Phil, it was a good time. We started off at Space Aliens for dinner and lunar teas (my favorite)! I hope you were all safe during the storms. Corey and I ended up driving through it on our way to town. The straight line winds hit us and we ended up pulling over-at one time we were thinking the Edge was going to lift off. The sirens were going off but we got to the old neighborhood safely!

Saturday we spent a few hours at the lake with our daycare lady- Brooke & her family. Then Sunday we hung around the house then went to my dad's house to just hang out in the yard for a couple hours. Corey went racing that night, wasn't too successful but at least he got the itch scratched for a little bit. Monday we grilled with my dad and just enjoyed the day as well. Overall, we didn't do a ton but it was still fun!! Here are some updated pictures...

The crew at Space Aliens-----From the left: Siri, Phil, Corey, James, Me, and Jennifer. It was taken on Corey's cell phone so it isn't the best.

                                                    Emma & the puppy (a few weeks ago)

Lake picture #1. She is just getting the feel of the cold water. She whined at first but then didn't mind it at all. If it wasn't so cold, I think she would like it.

 

                                                     Hangin' out on the beach with friends!

Happy 4th of July ---From the Emma Bear