Love it

Just a typical Saturday morning. Sometimes I forget I have to take pictures of regular stuff like this or I'll forget the moments that are really life. (I can be sentimental, I'm so super preggo.)



Things Emma likes:
- Being a mama to her babies. She could do this forever (on a good day) and it's so incredibly sweet.
- Painting. We paint a least once a day but usually more. It's fun but I literally have pages of paper with elmo, pete, and my dad painted on by me. She's very persistent. "mama draw DADA! mama draw ELMO!"
- Make-up. No clue where she got that from ;)

- I'm actually feeling somewhat prepared for labor. I have been doing a TON of reading/researching about meditation and breathing and the birth process. Up until recently I've felt super anxious about doing it again, I can remember the out of control panic feeling I had during Emma's labor and I'm trying to avoid that this time round. I think I've finally rounded a corner and am gearing up to have a much more peaceful and holistic experience. Plus I know what's coming, that helps.



Emma recently picked out this really nice outfit. Satin pajama pants and quilted vest, so stylish.

Tailgating was sooo fun this year!


Plus we were able to just stick all the kids up in tree, so that was helpful.

Jenna once said if there's a baby out there she will find it and hold it. So true.

27 weeks (on monday)

My little nugget is about 2 pounds and 14 1/2 inches long! I'm already getting so excited to meet this little one, 13 weeks doesn't seem that long sometimes and other times it feels like FOREVER.

It's funny that most of our preparation for this baby still has to do with Emma and making sure she is as ready as possible. New room, potty trained, stuff like that.
I feel in general worse this pregnancy. Just being honest, I feel tired, worn out, and a little crazy. Definitely not going to miss that come January. It is amazing being pregnant and being able to grow and person but it is also hard on the ol' body.
I've started some prenatal yoga/pilates workouts that I hope will help with strength and but right now I can't even go for a walk without super bad leg and back pain.
Ok, done complaining. :)

Little one

I still can't believe last month Em Em ba bem bem turned TWO!

She is well loved

And more then a little obsessed with water

Perfect 'emma' cake from Grandma Kelley. Elmo, Dora, fruit snacks, what else is there?!


And is the owner of a sweet new ride from Bill and NuNu. A mini cooper just like Nu-Nu!

* All in one month Emma potty trained, dropped the pacifier (it's been a month now, yay!) and switched to a toddler bed (by far our hardest transition). And then turned two! It's been a crazy month with her but such a good one too.
She is really not a baby any more, it would make me sad if it wasn't so awesome to see her grow up and change.
* Also, last week she pooped in my shoe.

Dox has a new website!

It's cool.
Go to it here.

Pumpkin patch

Loves gettin' dirty

Found the perfect one!


Emma, say cheese! Nice.

Here we go, much better.

Just recently

mmm chapstick's nice on your lips but even nicer on your tongue

Fun with Dick and Jane

Opening early birthday presents with Bannen and Kiki (Brandon and Kayla)

Wha... Is this a giant talking Elmo chair?!

It IS a giant talking Elmo chair!!! I will tackle you Elmo chair, tackle tackle tackle!

Summer project: Emma's new room. I've got the big stuff done now I just get to put on finishing touches.

This is the wall I'm having Pete paint a tree on behind the dresser.

These are my inspirations for the design of the tree, it'll be a little combo of everything.

End of Potty Training Week!

Well, we made it!

Emma's had one accident a day the last three days and woke up dry from nap yesterday. We've been out running errands and going to the park like normal and she has no problem using public toilets (yay!).

She still hasn't ever told me she has to go, it's just Pete and I taking her every so often but I think that's okay, she's making good progress.

So maybe like, almost potty trained? 75%?

Next tackle? The dreaded pacifier release. Ug. I think we are going to try by the end of September though, see if she can hit two without them. We'll see...

And some more pics from camping with Kari and Nathan! Yes, I Jenn Kelley, camped. Newsworthy, really. The trick is to let the guys do the work, that's my secret.
The Men. Slaving over a hot fire to cook for us.

Cutie Patooties

Oo-la-la!