We're home!

We arrived home from our journey on Tuesday afternoon. We had a great time being with Kristen, BJ, Drew and my parents over the past week. We got to see Great Grandpa a few times too! On Monday, we drove to Iowa City to see Amanda and Aiden (good friend from college and her little man). We had a great time just hanging out. The babies got to play and then Amanda and I had some good girl time when the babies went to bed. Her husband is traveling for work in France so it was just us this time! We ordered pizza and watched Dancing with the Stars (my 1st time....possibly my last.....) and Jon and Kate.

On Tuesday we got up, had breakfast and then left for Grayslake. Emmy did pretty well in the car again. We stopped in Rock Falls at Culver's (our usual stop). If you know anything about Emmy and Culver's in RF you would be happy to know she redeemed herself this time. Everytime we have stopped there in the past it seems she has had an explosive diaper requiring a costume change. Not this time though! We ate together and she charmed everyone in the restraunt. Then we hit the road and made it back home about 3pm. It was a great trip and one I would totally do again (even alone with her).

Matt got home from work and was so excited to see us (and we were so excited to see him too!!!!!). It had been way too long! After many hugs and kisses for all of us, Emmy had dinner and then Emmy was ready for bed! We ordered pizza and watched some of our favorite shows we had to catch up on.

Yesterday we went to lunch with our playgroup and then back to Ashley and Abby's to play! We had a great time (as always!). We really missed our friends. I have really gotten to know these girls (and their babies) well and they have become such a great part of our lives! Yay!

No big plans for this weekend. Probably just some good playing and maybe going out in the wagon if it ever gets nice again!

love
Erika
PS If you haven't caught on from previus posts, yes, I am PREGGO again!!! We are so excited! I am currently 14 weeks and counting. I am due Sept 8 but we are planning a c-section for the week prior to my due date (due to previous c-section...no VBAC for me!)

Drew is here!!!

My nephew, Andrew Nolan has arrived! Drew was born 3/4/09 at 1910. He weighed 8lbs 1oz and was 19 1/2 inches long. He is precious city! Kristen, BJ and Drew came home last night to my parents' house and are doing great! We are in love with the little guy! Emily isn't quite sure what to think but is interested in him for sure.

Off to meet my niece of nephew!

Well, today is the day I become an aunt!!!! I can't wait. My sister is being induced this am! They don't know what they are having and aren't telling any of the names they have picked out (and it's driving me crazy!!!!). Please be thinking of her and her husband today as they become parents!!! They are very excited but I think a little nervous too. We keep telling Emily that she has a cousin on the way and she looks at us like we are crazy.

We drove to Iowa yesterday. It was a long trip for Emily and I but it went really well. We stopped in to see my Grandma and Grandpa in dubuque and then drove the rest of the way. We only stopped to get gas and that was it. Emily was very excited to get out of the car and play with everyone once we got to my parents' house. I don't know if she even noticed me until it was time for bed!

I will update again once the baby is here!!! We are so excited for Kristen and BJ and Baby Green!!! Yay!
love
Erika

The One Year Check Up

Well, here are Emmy's new stats (as promised!):
Wt: 21 pounds (50th percentile), gain of 3 1/4 pounds
Length: 30 inches (75-90th percentile), gain of 2 1/2 inches
Head Circumference: 18 inches

She is doing great! She had just one shot (MMR) in her upper arm and then had her blood drawn out of her finger to check a lead level and iron level. Her PNP continues to be impressed by her development (and we are too, but we are mommy and daddy-duh!). Still no first steps yet but she is very mobile and will walk any day, we are sure! She cruises all around the room and is talking up a storm! She says "hi", "Bye", "Boo" (as in Sadie Lou....), "cat", "Teeth" (and can point to her teeth), "Ok", "Wow", "Oh Boy", "quack quack", "Ma" and "dada". I would have to say she doesn't say mama and dada all that much but that's ok. It will come! I might be missing a few words here but you get the idea. She sleeps about 12ish hours at night and takes 2 naps during the day. She loves toys, babies (as in baby dolls), and books and loves to play with her friends.

Have a great week! I will have exciting news to share soon......stay tuned!
love
Erika