7 Months

Emily Kathryn is 7 months old...boy does time fly by!! We are doing great. EmK has two teeth and is loving baby food....I have yet to try something she didn't like. She has started fake coughing and talking all the time. The talking sounds like "da da da da" to which Jordan thinks she is saying "dada" but we all know she's going to say "mama" first:)

While at my parents last weekend, my sweet friend Aimee took some pictures of EmK...and she gave me a sneak peak....which I'm sharing with all of you. I can't wait to see the rest. We fought off a ton of mosquitoes (the biggest I've ever seen no kidding) in a field to get these shots...and every bite was worth it:) Aimee is a phenomenal photographer...and it's a bonus to be able to catch up with an old friend while having fun with EmK.

Check out her website: http://www.aimeereynoldsphotography.com/

Summer Fun

A picture from our most recent beach trip. The pool is a lot more fun when you can sit up...and when you have lots of toys:)


I have to include this picture. I asked Jordan to stop by Target and buy a "baby" pool the day before we headed to the beach. You know the kind of pool I'm referring to....one that is 3 feet wide... a little pool!! I wanted to take it to the beach/pool and put a little water in it so EmK could play. This is Jordan's "idea" of a "baby" pool. All three of us can fit in this thing....and it apparently makes a GREAT float for the big pool!!

I've been sewing some for Emily Kathryn and thought I'd let her model some of my work (I sewed this applique). I thought the project turned out so cute...and I think my model is PRECIOUS!


Jordan took a picture of Emily Kathryn and I before we left for Aunt Amy's bridal tea. This is proof that EmK can wear a bow -- I realize this is a big stretch, but the barrette is technically staying all on its own:). Many of you know how HAPPY this truly makes me (it's the little things in life). I realize she will likely HATE bows because I want her to love them...but until she can say no, I'll continue.

BTW, could this child look anymore like her father???

6 Months (and Happy 4th)

Emily Kathryn is 6 months old. She went to the doctor on Monday and they could not believe how much she has grown in length...probably weight too:)

EmK is sitting up....is amazed by her hands...smiling like crazy....drooling....and is such a great sleeper these days! On a not so great note, she has been sick for several days with a fever and rash. I think she is finally starting to feel better.

Here's a few pictures from the last couple of weeks.


Attempting to drink from our sippy cup

Yea! We like our sippy cup...although most of it is on our shirt!


Papa bought this hat...and Jordan couldn't wait for her to wear it


Happy 4th of July

Papa and EmK in deep discussion on the 4th of July

I think this picture is hilarious!!! In this picture you will see Jordan's great "pallet" idea. When he takes Emily Kathryn to his "movie room" he puts down a blanket, a million pillows all around her, her boppy pillow for extra support, and tons of toys. Then they either talk or watch cartoons. I just had to get a picture when I walked upstairs one afternoon to find his creation and the tv on the cartoon channel:)

We LOVE bath time!!!

Oh, How I Love to Sew!!

I really want to be a great sewer!! I look at things people make and I'm so inspired....but I just don't quite have it down yet. I randomly find blogs of people who sew like crazy and their projects just seem so amazing. I found directions on "appliques using your sewing machine" and I thought they were so cute...and since I don't' have an embroidery machine, I thought I'd give them a try!!! Oh, how I'd LOVE an embroidery machine.

I had some 0-3 month onesies so I decided to make a couple for some friends and try out my new project. I made the girl onesies for Dana's little girl Claire who will be here in October....I really wanted to do her monogram but after cutting out a "C" and thinking about having to sew around that curved letter twice, I opted for an elephant and cross. I still need a little more practice...but I'll get Claire's monogram down before she gets here:) The boy onesie is for my friend Sherie who is due in July. Hope you like them friends:)

My next project is to make some for Emily Kathryn!! Enjoy the pic...they definitely aren't perfect, but that's the point...or so I tell myself:) If anyone would like to try this and would like more details just let me know....or if you have any ideas for some fun shapes that I should try...I'm thinking maybe an owl or giraffe might be cute. Happy sewing!!