Hey, what's in there?

Emma checking out her baby brother or sister.

I think she's going to be a wonderful big sissy.

Our Little Beethoven

Emma enjoying her new toy.

She really loves it.  She plays a few notes 

then looks at me with a huge smile on her face.

It's as if she'e trying to say, "Look Momma, 

aren't you so proud of me."

I really hope Emma gets her Daddy's musical talent.

Missing Someone...

Moma and Emma are so ready for Daddy to come home.

Emma's First Easter

Emma looked so pretty in her Easter dress.

I wanted to get some pictures of her outside, 

but she wasn't crazy about that idea.

Out of about 40 pictures, this was the only decent one...

It was such a nice day out.  

I really wish she would have cooperated, but oh well.

I got a few more later in the day up in the fluff

(Momma and Daddy's bed).

Again, didn't get that many good ones because

she thinks it's fun to throw herself back into the fluffy blanket.

Every time I sat her up she just flung back and giggled.

She is one silly girl.

Playing is way more important to her than pictures.

Giggling at herself in the mirror.

I also tried to get some pictures of her in just bunny ears,

but that didn't really work out either.

Our baby girl just does not like to perform for the camera.

I'm going to try these again later this week though.

Mid launch backwards into the fluff.

Breaking News

Momma and Daddy are proud to announce

that in just seven short months

Miss Emma Claire will be a big sister!

I just discovered the wonderful news on Monday

and this picture is how I told Daddy.

I wish he could have been here to find out with me,

but I thought this was a cute way to

share the exciting news with him.

As of now, the tentative due date is November 14, 

but that is subject to change once we have

 the first ultra sound on April 23.

If the dates are accurate then as of today

I am 8 weeks and 3 days along.

Although Emma is still a baby herself,

she is definitely going to be a big part of this pregnancy.

The new baby (whom I like to refer to as Our Little Turkey 

since he/she will be born around Thanksgiving)

is going to have a pregnancy scrapbook

full of pictures of Momma's belly and big sissy.

There pictures are from the night we found out.

I can't wait for Emma to be a big sister.

I think it will be so precious to watch her with the baby.

We are so excited to be growing our beautiful family

and we look forward to sharing this incredible journey

as best we can from across the world through this blog.

Just Living Life

A few random pictures...

The Meaning Behind my Tears

An Easter basket and some plastic eggs

are all this girl needs to keep herself entertained.

My dear sweet Emma,

With each passing day you bring me more and more joy.

I am constantly amazed by your beauty, your ability to learn,

your happiness, and your developing personality.

I could just sit back and watch you all day and never get bored.

Today was another one of those days where I found myself

looking down on you with tears falling from my eyes.

This has happened several times since you were born,

and I'm sure it will continue to happen for the rest of your life,

(you probably think your Momma is crazy)

but I want you to know that they are the happiest and proudest tears
I have ever cried.  The love I have for you overpowers me, 

and although it may sound silly, sometimes I feel like the best way

to express that love is through those happy and proud tears.

So, Emma Claire, if you ever look up at me and see me crying,

view those tears as Momma's way of saying I love you,

because words cannot even begin to capture 

the strength of my love for you.

Love,

Momma