The day after..

We had a good time for Thanksgiving. We spent the afternoon and ate dinner at Mimi and Papa's. It was delicious! There were so many adventures for Emma Rose, she just couldn't concentrate on eating. Between the desire to be with her cousins at their table, because she's just as big as them and all the doors she could find to open (her new found talent), she couldn't concentrate much on the food.




So, I discovered today that the food is that much better as left overs. Between the turkey sandwiches, mashed potatoes and pie we've snacked on all day. Emma has discovered that she enjoys it very much, as long as it is on her own accord. Walking around in her booties and shirt as she stuffs the potatoes in her mouth. Sometimes it's nice to take it easy and relax, we don't always have to be at the table (that's what Emma thinks). Anyway, we typically don't get a Friday to relax as a family! Oh, the joy of the holidays!






We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! --And a wonderful day after Thanksgiving! It's nice to be able to enjoy some time as a family and remember the whole reason for the holidays! Now we can begin our countdown to Christmas and enjoy the Spirit of the season!

The time has come...

Emma Rose took her first solo steps on Wednesday. Yay! We're so excited for her! She thinks she is amazing, but is very cautious along the way. I always find myself saying when is she going to.... Then she finally does and I am sad in a way because my baby is growing too fast. So, a word to myself: DON'T wish time by because you miss the moment and eventually the time will come and she'll learn and do all that she's suppose to!

Emma Rose is 1!

What better reason to start a blog than Emma's first birthday! I can't believe how quickly the time has passed and the many blessings which we have received in the past year. Emma has such a gentle, content spirit that has touched our lives in ways we would've never imagined. It has been an amazing experience to have this little girl around to watch her grow and learn each day! She has taught us more than I think we've taught her! She has taught us to pray more, enjoy more, laugh more and most of all LOVE more. We are truly grateful for this little girl! What a wondrous opportunity to be trusted with these pure, innocent spirits!

She had a very eventful birthday with a house full of people that love her. She even showed us (for the first time) how old she is! Then, burnt her little finger on the candle :(!

She had a hard time accepting that sleep was in her near future due to her new found independence with her train!

My one hope is that I will hold onto and cherish the moments of this little girls life. Time goes by too quickly to not cherish and enjoy each moment in her life. Perhaps through this next year I will become better at putting off the things that don't matter and spend more time making lasting memories with my little Emma Rose.