Off to Daycare

This is one of Cameron and my favorite sweaters. I had to get a photo of it as Emalyn had it on this morning to go to daycare. She has actually been very good about the adjustment of going to daycare and has not been fussy at all. She eats and sleeps there no problem and her teachers say she is doing awesome. Such a relief, as I wasn't sure how she would adjust....again, she's just so laid back! How nice!

Nightly Routine

So part of the routine for getting Emalyn to sleep at night, is the evening walk. Each night starting at 6:30ish Emalyn gets fed, burped, and then we prepare for our walk. We head out through the neighborhood and get back usually around 7:30. After our walk, she gets an evening bath (which you have seen many photos of already!) to start winding down. Finally, she has another feeding and then falls asleep in her crib. I still can't believe what a good baby she is. So laid back....I wonder from whom she gets it-I hate to admit it but it certainly isn't me!

Cameron and I saved our pennies and purchased this jogging stroller. I have been looking into a lot of them and found this Jeep to have the best reviews of getting what you pay for, however in this case, you get more than you pay! Comparatively, this stroller is a quarter the cost of other similar ones and so far, we really like it! We haven't been jogging with it yet, but will soon, I am sure. Cameron will be the first....I am still easing into working out.
Had to get a close up of the little one. She takes such good photographs, doesn't she?!?!?!!

11 weeks

I couldn't NOT post this photo after I saw how funny it looked. She was laying on her back on the couch with me next to her and just the angle of the camer cause it to look like she is staring up at the camera. Her eyes look like they are going to be dark....the latin influence won out I think. We'll just have to see!

We just got this new little "chair" for Emalyn. It's called a Bumbo and from what we have heard people swear by it. She definitely gets to practice strengthening her neck muscles while in it as you can see...she is pretty strong already as she is only 11 weeks and likes to keep that head up all the time!

This adorable outfit is from my (Kristine's) boss at work. His wife picked it out and the colors look fantastic on Emalyn. The photos were taken at a softball tournament Cameron was playing in. Emalyn got to spend the whole day out and about....and crashed that night!

As you may be able to tell her hair is lightening and getting a reddish hue in it. Interestingly enough, Cameron and some friends have noticed that since being pregnant, my hair has also taken a reddish tone. I really like it and don't mind. It is like paying for the highlights-only I didn't pay! NICE.

TOO CUTE!!

Immunizations....

We like to call this one her warrior photograph....she had her shots today and was not happy about it. Three shots and one oral--you know it is for their own good, but the fever and fussiness that follows is enough to make you feel worse than she does for making her go through it in the first place. At least she got to wear cool band-aids for each of the shots she received. Then again, taking them off wasn't the easiest process either!

Oh, don't worry, her diapers aren't used-or old for that matter....Cameron and I are trying to be good about our carbon footprint and also careful of Emalyn's health, so we buy chlorine free diapers. They obviously aren't white, rather this beigy-tan. We've actually found we like them better because we are able to tell much more easily when she has a wet diaper. Diapers.com has them in bulk too, with free shipping-good deal!!

Cameron's Ladies

Cameron decided to take a photo of his two ladies. Maybe we are finally looking more alike?!?!? Most people who see us immediately think she looks like Cameron.

She is getting much stronger and refuses to rest her head down much at all anymore. Her head control has increased immensely within the last two weeks and she LOVES to sit up (assisted, of course) and watch what is going on all around her! Very observant little one!

Say cheese!

Another self portrait....not bad. Gotta love her expression.

She came from the Cabbage Patch!!

Emalyn and I finally got the chance to take some photos of the outfits one of her Aunt's gave her. We've gotten to wear them out and about, but always forget to take a photo...until now! Whenever I see her little face out from under this little hat, I can't help but think of my cabbage patch kid dolls I had growing up! She's such a cutie!

Emalyn is so pretty in white!! Her skin is such a beautiful color, lucky little girl! Unfortunately, her hat with this outfit doesn't fit too well, her head isn't big enough yet!

Muchas gracias Tios Zonia y Julio!!

How Emalyn Rolls

After waking up from sleeping the night, Emalyn will have a feeding and stay awake for about an hour, then it is back to sleep for her. While Cameron was watching her, I got to run off and take a shower and came back to our two little ones catching a nap on the couch. Cameron had to keep instructing Quincy away from Emalyn face/head. He just wanted to curl right up there next to her....so cute!

That evening we spent some time with our dear friends, Trent and Aimee. They are so sweet to hold her and help her drift off to sleep while we relax hanging out at their house. We had a really good talapia dinner and an amazing coffee/chocolate topped ice cream for dessert. All fruits of Trent and Aimee's visit to the farmer's market. Cameron and I need to get to that market one of these days!

Again, the routine before bed is to have bathtime. It happened to be another shampoo night, and to start drying Emalyn's hair, I placed a washcloth over her head....little did I know she would look like she had an old-school wig on! She looks like she belongs in parliament! Rubber duckie helped us keep the photo clean-hahaha!!


"Censor this mom!"....She's so pretty!

Rough Day

We aren't positive if Emalyn having a nuk is the right thing for us, but we are finding that it very helpfully puts her to sleep. It is very rare that she actually keeps it in her mouth as she tends to spit it out right after she falls asleep. Cameron got this shot of her since actually seeing her with that thing in her mouth is so uncommon. It does cover her face a bit much though, doesn't it!

After a rough day of sleeping and feeding, our routine is to take a bath. Every night Emalyn spashes and kicks in the water. The following photo is a shampoo night. We keep wondering if her hair will end up wavy becuase when it is wet it tends to curl. I would love her to have precious curls...we'll just have to see!

Dos Meses

Dear Emmy,

Two Whole Months! Really? I have to go back to work already?!! Really?!?!??

You started sleeeeepinnnnng the niiiiight!! I am singing because I feel rested. Thank you. Truly, thank you! The first time it happened though, I woke up around 5 or 6 in the morning with a horrible jolt and popped out of bed faster than anything, thinking “she’s dead!” Horribly morbid, I know, but I slept so hard and for so long, I didn’t think you had it in you! Oh but you do and now I know, you MUST be mine and daddy’s because we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our sleep!

Grammy went home to TX a week or so ago. She helped us so much during your first weeks of life. I truly do not know how anyone can start out with their first child like

I am starting work part time (two weeks worth) and it is so hard to be away from you. I am lucky your daddy can stay home with you for a month…that makes me feel a lot better. Since you will be home longer than most kids, I feel like you’re going to have a stronger start than the other kiddos at daycare. I want so badly for you to be healthy and not suffer through ear infections and such. Too many kids have to get those nasty tubes. And it isn’t anyone’s fault; their little ear canals are just too small for the moco to drain properly. (I suppose I should take this time to tell you that I often use the Spanish words in lieu of the English words. Moco=mucus. Not a lot, but sometimes. I can’t help it.)

Te amo, nina. Mucho. Y un dia, soy que entiendes.

Love, your momma