Half Half Birthday!

What is a Half Half Birthday, you ask? It is when one's mother doesn't get to the 6 month blog post/pictures until 2 weeks after the half birthday. 

It has been SIX MONTHS since Emi's grand entrance. We love watching her take in the world around her. She is so busy! She wants to be where the action is. She has a smile for everyone. My mom says she is the happiest baby ever. 

Likes:
Standing- on people, tables, chairs, in the walker
Sleeping on her stomach with her bum in the air
Gnawing on EVERYTHING- blankets
Mouths- She was interested in my parents' mouths and my dad's facial hair.
Daddy- She is enamored with Joshua. It makes church a breeze, because she hears his voice the whole time!
Daddy Walks- Joshua holds her in a certain way and walks that can usually instantly calm her down.

Dislikes:
Having gas- Boy can she wail and cry when she has bad gas!
Daddy's coughs

Eats:
About 30 oz a day
We have experimented with eating carrots, pears, and bananas in the mesh feeder.  

Doctor's Report: 
September 11th
Weight: 17 lbs. 8 oz. (75th %)
Height: 26 inches (50th %)




Next appointment is at 9 months
 
Emilia's Milestones:
TEETH!! Her bottom two teeth have broken free!
Her toes have found her mouth!
Getting ready to crawl

Parents' Milestones:  
We dealt with her first choking incident. I let her have a steamed carrot that wasn't in the mesh feeder. I was surprising calm about the whole thing. I just hooked my finger and put it in her mouth and got the carrot right out. I figured I would either find the carrot or gag her enough to "find the carrot". I know it won't be the last time she chokes on something. No matter how careful we are it is bound to happen again. 
Looking into baby proofing options

Hair Watch:
The bald spot on the back of her head has filled in.

Eye Watch:  
They are slowly turning brown. 

Teeth Watch:
The two bottom teeth are coming in nicely 

Six months is...yummy?

How do I open this book?

And we are done.

 

The half birthday cake I made for Joshua and Emilia.

God's Blessings,

Joshua, Stefani, and Emilia

Five Alive

I can't believe it has been FIVE MONTHS since Miss Emilia came into our lives. What a wild five months it has been. 

Likes:
Standing-The walker without wheels is a hit
Swinging in her pink swing
Sleeping on her stomach
Gnawing on EVERYTHING, seriously nothing is safe
Mouths- She is fascinated by my mouth and Joshua's mouth, she touches my lips and teeth 
The sound of the letter D-when I say Dada or Done Done Done she giggles

Dislikes:
Having gas
Daddy's coughs

Eats:
About 30 oz a day
She is starting to look interested in what we are eating
 
Doctor's Report:
July 9th
14 lbs 7 oz (50th %)
24.5 inches long (25-30th %)
16 3/4 inch head circumference (90th %....our combined genes strike again)

Emilia's Milestones:
Sleeping in her crib
First Vacation Bible School
First allergy attack (sorry kid, bad genes on that one)
First family dinner at the dinner table in a high chair
First bits of rice cereal on a spoon
Giggling at things she thinks are funny- Dada, Done Done Done, and raspberries on her tummy are things that get her giggling

Parents' Milestones:  
Dealing with her sleeping in her crib
Getting peed on- I got to get quicker with the diaper changing
 
Hair Watch:
Growing! 

Eye Watch:  
Still blue 

Happy Month-irthday to me

Point me to the beach.

Just keep swimming. Just keep swimming.

Seriously, she is the happiest kid ever.

Just floating around. No biggie.

God's Blessings,
Joshua, Stefani, and Emilia

Four Months on the 4th of July

We have a four month old...Whoa!

Likes:

Standing- she can stand with a little support from us

Baths- she gets so excited that I need an extra hand keeping her still

Her daddy- she lights up when he talks to her and follows him with her eyes

Chewing on things- she will gnaws on everything: her fist, her fingers, my fingers, your fingers
Grabbing things- she seems to always find my necklace or pulls down my shirt

Dislikes:
Being alone
The snot sucker- Her early fascination with it quickly faded
Immunizations
Waking up

Eats:
About 28 oz a day
We put rice cereal in her last bottle of the day to help her sleep through the night
 
Doctor's Report:
July 9th
14 lbs 7 oz (50th %)
24.5 inches long (25-30th %)
16 3/4 inch head circumference (90th %....are we surprised by her big head...no)

Emilia's Milestones:
First trip to St. Louis and to Gemma and Pop Pop's house
First photo shoot
First meeting of the great grandmas (and other family and friends)
First trip to the Seminary
First trip the Missouri Botanical Gardens
First trip to Mackinac Island
First Independence Day
Sitting in the Bumbo

Parents' Milestones:  
First 2 day road trip
 
Hair Watch: No change

Eye Watch: Still blue

Happy Four Month Birthday to me!!

What is this?

Nom Nom Nom

God's Blessings,

Joshua, Stefani, and Emilia

Three, It's a Magic Number

Our Emilia is three months old! We are out of the "fourth trimester". She is developing quite the personality. 

Likes:

Standing- she has gotten good at standing on our laps with us supporting her

Baths- she smiles and splashes

Her daddy- she lights up when he talks to her. 

Chewing on things- she will gnaw on her pacifier. We started giving her teethers
Sleeping 
Ceiling Fans

Dislikes:
Being alone
The snot sucker
Shots
Waking up

Eats:
4 ounces every 2.5 hours, sometimes a little less
 
Doctor's Report:
No visits


Emilia's Milestones:
First Trip to Ohio
First Trip to a Zoo
First taste of Rice Cereal
 
Parents' Milestones:  
Survived

Yay, I am 3 months old!!

Three it's a magic number.

Photos my Godmomma took

Playing with my dress!

God's Blessings, 

Joshua, Stefani, and Emilia

May the Fourth Be With Two

We have a 2 month old...WHAT?! I can't believe it myself. 

Likes:  Eating on time Being where the action is
Swaddling when upset
Snuggling Mom when upset
Dislikes: Eating late Being without clothes Getting dressed
Being alone
 
Eats:
4 ounces every 2.5 hours, sometimes a little less
Doctor's Report: 9lbs 10oz (75th%) 21" long (50th%)
She has another appointment on the 15th
Emilia's Milestones: Still working on head control, but almost has it down Social Smiling 
First Bath
First Road Trip
First signs of cooing and babbling
Ticklish
Recognizing our faces and voices
Parents' Milestones: Peed on while getting baby out of bath
Mom-first solo road trip
Realizing we need a better schedule
Hair Watch: Dark Bald spot No curls...yet. It does curl when it is wet

Since it is Star Wars Day her two month photo shoot had to reflect that.

Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope.

These aren't the droids you're looking for.

The cuteness is strong with this one.

Use the force, Emi.

God's Blessings,

Joshua, Stefani, and Emilia

Emilia's One Month Photos

Cheese!!

Mom remembered the 1 this time

Hooray! I am 1 month old!

 

How you doin'?

I love those little feet!

Raise the roof!

Dancing on the bed

 

 

Thank you to my godmother, Kathy, for the T-Rex gown. 

God's Blessings, 

Joshua, Stefani, and Emilia

31

My birthday really snuck up on me this year. Although, I do have a bit of a distraction. 

My 30th year was quite the ride. There has been much grief this year. From dealing with the loss of our first child to losing both of my grandfathers. There has also been great joy. From finding out we were having a baby (just week after my Grandpa Marrah's death) to actually giving birth (just one day before my Grandpa Gavisk's death). The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord. 

I look forward to the next 31 years. Watching Emi grow up. Traveling. Maybe giving Emi a sibling. Growing old with Joshua. And seeing where the Lord takes us. 

Emi and I in our St. Louis Cardinals gear for the home opener.


God's Blessings,

Joshua, Stefani, and Emilia

P.S. Seven years ago today Joshua asked me to be his wife. He is still waiting for me to say yes. Although, one would think having a wedding and a baby would be yes enough. ;)