Pictures by Emma

Emma loves to take pictures. We actually bought her her own camera for her birthday, which she loves. But she still prefers Mommy's. She is getting much better at not cutting off our heads and not getting a frame full of someone's pre-Jenny Craig sized belly or bottom! Here is the one she took of Cole and me the other day. Cole looks pretty tired, I think this is just before his nap. Jenny Craig is working, I am down about 13 lbs.

Emma is 3

I have been terrible at keeping my Blog current. If you look over at Andrew's blog you will see even he has done better this past month than I have. I am so ashamed. Emma celebrated her 3rd birthday at the beginning of August. It is really something to think she is 3. The time has gone by so quickly. Here is a snapshot of the past 3 years:

Newborn

3 Months

6 Months

9 Months
1st Birthday

2nd Birthday

3rd Birthday

The celebrating started off with a visit from Papa and Oma. We had lunch at a local resturant which has the best dessert for kids (and adults who are watching their calories). a spoon sundae! They put a spoonful of vanilla ice cream on a plate and drizzle chocolate sauce on it with a bit of whip cream. It was the perfect treat for Em's birthday.

This year we had her party at The Little Gym. We had 11 kids including Emma and Cole. All the kids had lots of smiles on their faces, you can't ask for more than that. Emma's best buddy, Callie, and Daddy helped break the ice and get Emma comfortable. She was very shy and felt a bit overwhelmed with all of the attention. But once she got used to it, she had a great time. Over the course of the month she has gotten a few additional gifts and she is really funny about them..."but it is not my birthday". However, she has not offered to return anything. Take a look at the pictures on Shutterfly from all of the fesitivies.

Looking back at her pictures from the past 3 years I really wonder how we made it without her for so long. Everyday she puts a smile on our faces. Of course Cole does too! We are so blessed.