Two years ago, at 5:15am 9 pounds 9 ounce Emma came flying in to this world, and she hasn't slowed down since.
October 2015
She keeps us on our toes, that's for sure! What a delight it has been to watch this little lady grow! It is so fun to see her personality and individuality shine through. She might be #3, but she will not be forgotten. She's got some spunk!
We're so very glad that God chose her for our family! We love you so very much, Doot-ta-Doo! Happy 2nd Birthday Sweet Girl. Thank you for being you!
1. With the change of seasons I'm always utterly aware of how old my children are getting. The traditional pictures and then the flashback of where they were at last year...
2. Sally gets to celebrate her first reconciliation and her first communion this year. I had a parent meeting last week. We're so excited to help her learn more about her faith and to strengthen ours along the way.
3. The 2nd graders get to do a paper on a Saint and then dress like that Saint for All Saint's Day. We got to pick 2 saints and then the teacher would assign one. The other day Sally came flying off the bus because she was so excited to tell me she got her #1 choice of being Saint Faustina. Why can't THIS kind of news be in the news?
4. We're loving Divine Mercy for kids on Youtube as well as Divine Mercy Chaplet in song for peaceful mornings, and afternoons and evenings
5. Some days I glance at Libby and she looks 100 and others I still see her little baby face. Can't believe she's headed to Kindergarten next year!
6. And EMMMMMA she is hilarious, and stubborn and hilarious and she turns TWO on Sunday, what the crap. Come on time, let me catch my breath!!
7. C-Mile 4.0 has started to do backflips and Cartwheels and the Big Sisters and Dad are quite excited about it. I'm excited too, mostly excited, but also a little, okay a lot teary-eyed about it, because this is my last cartwheels and backflips between me and my babe :( Not complaining, remembering to be ever so thankful for this precious gift!!
8. I think that's a wrap for random thoughts, here's some pics
We had some time to kill before picking Libby up for school so we spent some time in the Mary Garden at our Church/School
Saint Faustina in the house ;) Jesus, I Trust in You. Lots of Divine Mercy, as we're also studying it at my Tuesday morning group. If you need a good book check out Michael Gaitley's The Second Greatest Story Ever Told {the first being the Bible}
Sisters, caught being sweet while Mama preps dinner for FOUR dinners in a row...we did some meal plan and prep on Sunday and it has been AWESOME!!
Lately Emma prefers Libby to do specific things and Libby loves it! Daddy tapped in to that secret in order to get Emma to eat a few more bites of her dinner
We're getting a front sidewalk! We have a sidewalk that leads to our front door, but it's from the driveway and our driveway is a bit steep. Most park on this corner of our house when they come and visit and then have to walk through the grass/mud/snow. I've wanted it right away and we finally got bids and scheduled it. I'm excited! It's the little things
Walks before naps, because our days are limited. Libby wanted this walk to be one where she gets to pick where we stop and she takes a picture. Wish you could see Emma's smile
Mom, how about a selfie?
We HAVE to get one of you in front of your favorite tree. Baby belly and all!
Hoping to pour the cement tomorrow!
I organized for 2 of Sally's friends and their Dads to volunteer at Feed My Starving Children. Our church signs up for a spot a month and they were short this month. They had a great time!
Thankful and Grateful for these friendships!
Testing out the food
Special moments
Edward Scissors hands during our walk
She looks like she's 4!!!! Slowly but surely piece by piece came off during the walk, even socks and shoes. Winter should be fun...
When the Target Check Out guy tells you to put the sticker on your nose...
Mornings are my favorite...
Happy Weekend Ya'll! Hopefully I can get organized enough to get Emma's 2 year picture slideshow together...wish me luck!
We had a fun week last week helping out some friends. All the while Daddy had a quick work trip in Cali.
Sally rocking her kicks at swimming
Libby has improved a crazy amount! This last weekend she swam from the wall to the platform on her own with her face under!!
Emma was excited to be back home and at her park
She missed her Baby Em. Luckily we got to take care of her last Tuesday morning
Daddy's view in Cali
Sally got in as many snuggles and she could before having to catch the bus. You can clearly see the C-Mile sisters are not excited AT ALL about adding another sib...
She's a pro
Libby got to feed her a bottle before we headed to Tuesday morning group and I confused everyone by walking in with a baby. No worries, we still have 17 weeks, give or take
Emma wanted to help too
Baby Hog!
Then Wednesday Aubrey got to come and hang with us. We had no fun at all :)
Thursday Pearl got to hang with us, I did't get any pictures because she pretty much napped the whole time!
Matching sisters!
Dr. Libby, ready for your check-up
Some days it's hot and some days it's cold. We love warming up by the fireplace!
Playing some tunes
Gopher Girls reading some stories
A quick video of the sister rooms...Emma's in the back shouting color, because clearly the sisters need more signs to hang on the wall....
Playing Dinosaurs with Daddy
The Martinson Ladies came to hang out on Saturday so Mr. Martinson could start on the floor in their kitchen. And then we all had dinner and hung out. It was a lovely day!! So excited for many more! The Bigs enjoying a treat of a show so the parents could enjoy their steak!
Sunday Funday! Loving the sunshine
So glad I was finally able to capture Godzilla on tape...
We had a wonderful few days in Grinnell, Iowa with the Lindberg Family. Crazy to think we started to become friends when Sally and Lucy were just 3 months old!!
Happy 40th Birthday to Brad {October 13th!}
Another great family, opening their home to us with wonderful generosity, food and hospitality. We had a great time, Thank you Thank you!
We arrived just in time for welcoming the girls home from school!
A little Dance Party after Dinner!
Bedtime Bible Stories brought to you by Brad
The next day we headed up to the college track and did some relays. The first was the girls against Mary
And then the Dads
LJ coming in hot on the final stretch
Waving to the train going by
and then they headed to Uncle Bill's Farm and had an awesome time. It started with a Magic Show. The magician wanted Libby was a volunteer, but she kindly declined. Sally and Lucy each got a turn
and then a little ride
Mooooooo
and a train ride
and corn pit fun
Burying Libby
Making sure to get the corn out of her ear
TaDa
Emma was finally brave enough to join. Sisters are always there to help
It's tough to walk, almost like quick sand
And then a hayride
The Bigs and Annie and the Dads braved the corn maze
While the others did the corn maze we took another hayride. Caught this precious moment of hand holding
Time to feed the chickens
and the goats
Creating their own ride
Our 3 little pumpkins and one still growing
Allllll the little ladies! Such a great weekend! Thank you!
We woke up, packed up at headed to Mass before hitting our final stretch home. We made it just in time to run off with the Bigs to their swimming lessons.
and of course we were gone for a week and left no groceries so we quickly ran to pick up pizza and see the end of the Ryder cup and all of the traffic.
It was a wonderful week away, but it's always good to be home and back in a routine!
