STATE FAIR!

We have had some exciting weekends. The weather has been great and we are taking advantage of every moment.

We were so happy to visit Cassie, Adam, and Jalen in Ft. Worth. We all went to the State Fair in Dallas and it was a blast!

Em'ry loves the carousel. She has ridden it several times and every time we ride it the first couple of rounds get her stomach but she thinks its funny.

Can't go to the Fair and not eat fried food. She loves her some french fries!

10 months!

Em'ry is 10 months old! Wow! She is walking behind her cars, along the couch, testing the waters about standing alone, and getting into EVERYTHING! And, I love it!

Em'ry is such a sweetie! She waves at everyone and blows lots of kisses. She is sleeping in her own bed from 8-5:45 and starting to eat a few table foods. She loves fruits and veggies and especially french fries (which she gets once in a great while).

We gave her spaghetti for the first time and she loved it! How could she not? Its Grandma Dovie's secret recipe! In times like these I miss Grandma even more because I wish she was here to cook it for Em'ry and watch her enjoy it.

What am I suppose to do with this?

Okay, I'll try it.

Wow! I love it!

Em'ry's love of books is continuing to grow. She shows more interest in books than she does toys. But, be careful. If you read it to her once, you'll have to read it to her a million times!

She loves her Aunt Brandi and Uncle Corey!

Pumpkin Patch

Fall is settling in and we are loving the weather. We made a trip to the pumpkin patch to pick up some Fall decorations.

Em'ry loved riding in the wagon and playing with the little pumpkins. There were also cats running around and she was very interested.

She was all smiles as we decorated!

Our New House!

Although we moved into our new house in July, it has been so busy around here that the pics are just now appearing. Thankfully, we were able to close sooner than expected and were able to get unpacked and settled before school started.

After moving three times in three years, I told Greg we needed buy a house that we could grow into. My mom unpacked us in Edmond since I was pregnant and not until I took on the task with a 7 month old did I realize how challenging it was. So, we bought our family home and we are really enjoyng the neighborhood and the space.

We haven't finished the office and would like to work on the back patio and finish decorating by Christmas. Its hard though. School is busy and we try to spend every free minute with Em'ry!

September 2009

After starting school in August, we have finally settled into a new routine. Going back to work has me pooped! Em'ry is doing well at Ms. Nancy's and Greg and I are enjoying our teaching jobs.

Em'ry has reached some big milestones this month! She is pulling up to stand and she cut her first 2 teeth! I can't believe my baby is 9 months old!

Luckily Em'ry has at least one set of grandparents visit once a month. Mimi and Grandad came down over Labor Day weekend. We were very disappointed to miss Booker's 90th Celebration but we had a good weekend.

At the end of the month, Em'ry and I made a weekend trip to Booker to see everyone but especially Gramps. Its not too easy to coax him into the 11 hour drive to visit us! Nanny was so sweet to drive up to see Em'ry too! Em'ry and I left our house for the airport at 4:30am on Friday and flew back Sunday afternoon. I have a terrific traveler!

We were so sad that Greg couldn't join us but he is coaching football and had to go to a game Friday night. Em'ry loves her daddy! When we got home she didn't want anyone else.

August 2009

Well, it looks like the blog will be updated by month until we get caught up. August was sooooo busy that it is hard to remember details! We were able to get settled into the new house but I still haven't taken the pictures to post so those will have to come later.

Em'ry began crawling everywhere and although it is hard to keep up with her, she is much more easily entertained. She started saying done and more during mealtimes but she thinks that she can be "done" when she doesn't like a particular food. Since she is so mobile, her and Macy are playing together alot more! Macy is so patient and protective!

My parents were in town for about a week and Em'ry was definitely spoiled!

We eased her into going to the babysitter and she was a trooper. She enjoys being with the other kids and has good days but sometimes dropping her off in the mornings can be rough.

She is such a happy baby!