scootin' and "hi"

I got a video this morning that has 2 milestones on it!! Em started "scootin'" today and also last week she said "hi" to us.. I guess we say it a lot to her but we have a few witnesses to it too including the church nursery! I finally got it on video too! She says it in her sweetest little southern voice.. "ha" It's right at the end so be sure and watch all the way thru!

2 milestones- one video 9/29/08 from mesa on Vimeo.

watchin the Packers with Uncle Cory and Aunt Marjie

we went over to Uncle Cory and Aunt Marjie's house today to watch the Packers play the Bucs- we lost but it was a fun time anyways!! Aunt Marjie is a Bears fan so she put da Bears bib on me! Yikes!! Momma took a picture though- I just love my Aunt Marjie.. I'll wear anything for her!

it's fall ya'll!

even though it only gets cold enough in the mornings for fall clothes like this here in FL mom sure likes to keep me looking cute. I talked her into just a onesie later in the day. We're excited for this new weather though!

she USED to be so tiny!

now it's not so easy to fit sideways in the crib!

(took this next picture today during nap time)oh and yes we've washed the sheet- I realize it's the same one.. we just like that one best!

we're still not sure about that silly monkey...

hypmotizing...isn't it?!

mommy snuggles...

mommy's favorite!

second fastest beach trip ever!

Today we went to the beach- down to St.George Island.. It was such a beautiful day but the wind was blowing so hard we got our little tent for Emi set up and sand was blowing in. So yeah.. that was our 10 minute to the beach trip! We packed up and headed to the pavillions - we didn't even get back on the beach. We had so much fun though- we set out the picnic blanket and Emi's towel and we played and had a good time in the shade with no sand! yay! Emi tried mommy and daddy's grapes and she liked them.. we just had to be careful when she actually bit off of some. Then we headed to lunch at Harry A's and had lunch. We were the only ones there for the most part and Emi sure did charm the waitresses. One even ended up asking to hold her- Em was so happy to give her smiles and of course a HUGE burp! It was hilarious! We had a nice family day and even though it was a fast trip on the beach we made a great day out of it! Here's a few snapshots!

a member of the clean bowl club

When Emily wanted to eat out of the bowl all by herself mommy said to herself "let her be little-she's only that way for a while" so she cleaned her bowl... licked it clean

at the farm with Grandma Clo

What a fun day Emily had today with Grandma Clo! We went to Carol's farm where Grandma Clo's horse Humphree stays. Em got to see baby chickens, ducks, horses, cows, and cats! She really liked the baby chicks! And she loved Carol too!

another playdate with Gabby!

So, Gabby and her mom came over today and we played. Mommy also made Gabby a tutu and so now we each have one! Mom sure loves that camera of hers-she takes pictures of everything!! On Monday the dads are taking me and Gabby on a playdate too- not sure if dad will take pictures or not?!

tutu cute!!

Well, mommy got crafty and made Em a dress up tutu! (thanks Melissa for your tips and instructions!) Em loves it and I'm sure she'll get a lot of use out of it as she grows. I'll probably have to make a few more! Here's our tiny dancer's photo shoot!

animals!!

We had such a fun day today. We went to the Jr.Museum aka Museum of Natural Science. We took Emily there when she was 4 weeks old. (See previous trip) She was awake the entire time this time though! She got to see all the animals and we had a nice nature walk and saw all kinds of animals.

We of course had to stop for a little snack along the way.
Emily saw some snakes and got to play the piano at the old church

we climbed up into the caboose too!

and of course we couldn't leave without a self-family portrait

picnic lunch!

After baby time today Emily and I met Audrey for lunch! We had a good time at the park and it was nice and overcast so it wasn't too hot! Emily really enjoyed meeting Audrey and spending time with her. She loves meeting new people! We'll have to do it again soon Audrey!

baby time!

Emily and I went to baby time at the library today for the first time. We met a few other moms there with their babies. There were actually a TON of moms and babies but only a few that we knew. Quinn and Emily really seemed to enjoy it- so did us moms!

in case you get a suspicious email...

Emi did it!!! Just kidding- she is AMAZED at the keyboard and when I type so she likes to help now. Pretty soon she'll be posting to her own blog!

5 months old!!!

Where oh where did our baby go?! She's growing so fast and getting so big! She definitely has changed a lot in this past month, with starting solids, and sleeping 12 hours thru the night and just getting her own personality. She loves the mirror and loves to watch other babies. She also likes it when other people make her smile. We definitely have a HAPPY baby! No teeth yet- but we're working on them I'm sure!

love bug

Emily and I went on a walk outside today it is getting a little more bearable out there. After our walk we came up to the yard and just sat in the grass and had a fun time taking pictures, laughing and talking. I cannot believe my little love bug is going to be 5 months old tomorrow! I want to keep her little! oh yeah...and it's love bug season once again here in FL (inspiration for our love bug post)

hi Hagan!!

Emily met little Hagan today- he's almost 1 month old. I'm so used to Em being the little tiny baby but not anymore!! She's the bigger kid for a change! Nice to meet you sweet Hagan!

telling secrets with Nana V.

me and my dad...watchin the game...hangin out..