Baby On The Go

I know - I have been so horrible at posting lately - but do you ever get so involved in something else that you forget about your poor blog?  I did - its called Twitter!  I have been on Twitter for a while now (you can follow me with awilliams0720) but for some reason, I feel like I am on it all the time. I fell like I have become connected to these moms - I call them my twends (twitter+friend=twends!)

Anyways, I am so sorry that I have neglected my sweet blog.  Here is an update on Ms. Emmalee Caroline, since that is all the most of your care about (and just FYI - I am totally okay with that!).

Little Miss Em is a baby on the go.  She started taking a few steps over the weekend, but didn't really seem like a fan of walking but that has all changed.  The most she has walked is about 8 or 9 steps, but she'll fall and get right back up.  She is just so darn cute.  Ms. Donna (AKA Best sitter EVER) sent me this video today.




I'm afraid that the next time I turn around she'll be running!  And of course she is completely mobile whether walking or crawling or cruising and is into everything!  Every morning she comes into my bathroom while I am getting ready and it is a daily battle to keep her out of the trash!  She thinks its another "basket" of toys!  WRONG, sister!  The trash is not for you to play with!

Well I had great plans for this weekend, but I think we are reconsidering since the high is only in the 50's and 60's.  What happened to our high 70 and 80 degree weather???  Last weekend we had so much fun playing outside - we got to swing outside, go for a walk, play outside with Dax - its was downright awesome!!!

Saturday evening, we went to our cousins' school carnival and watched Kate & Ethan ride the mechanical bull!  It was hysterical!!!








Well I hope each of you has a fabulous weekend! 

I Like To Eat

Eating.

Its something I really like to do.  However, in my journey to lose 40 lbs, I'm on the right track.  I'm 4 weeks into my weightloss and my first goal is to lose at least 15 lbs by April 15th, Emmalee's first birthday.  So far I'm over half way there.  I have lost 8.6 lbs and my clothes are fitting so much better.  I can't wait until I am acutally able to go buy some new clothes in SMALLER sizes! 

Eating. 

Its also something my daughter REALLY likes to do!

Y'all, this video just cracked me up.  This is an every-meal thing - this girl loves to eat!  What's funny about it is that she is so darn skinny, she can't keep her pants up!   She has a couple pair of Old Navy 6-12 months jeans and at {almost} 10 months old, she still can't keep them up.  Yesterday she wore them and I tied a ribbon around her waist to keep them up. 

Last night she was playing and Brant and I just couldn't help but laugh when we saw this:
         

And yes, she is playing with her daddy's shoes - she thinks its fun to unlace them!  

Just a Swingin'

Yesterday was a horrible day.  It was one of those "only once in a blue moon" days that I was plagued with a feeling of guilt over being a working mom.  Most days being a working mom doesn't bother me - I work becasue I need to help support my family.  Most days (most, not all), the good outweighs the bad, but yesterday was not one of those days. 

However, there are a few things that definitely made it a better day.

First, and most importantly (although some may disagree), I am doing what is best for my family.  I am supporting and loving them with every minute that I am away.  I am happy at work, I love my job, and it provides us a means to live comfortably without always being obssessed with the dollar amount in the bank.

Second, I know that Emmalee is having a great time at Ms. Donna's.. Y'all, I might have the all-best sitter EVER! She absolutely LOVES every single baby in her home just like they were her own.  I have never walked in and seen anything but a toothy-grin on my daughter's face.  She is happy, and playing and making friends and being loved every minute of it! 

So, after a long, difficult day yesterday, Brant and I decided that it was the perfect evening to take Emmalee to the park.  So we pack up the car as soon as we got home and have, in my mind, the perfect family night. I think we have definitely decided to have Emmalee's first birthday party at the park because this little girl LOVES to swing!

We had so much fun!  Then we headed to the perfect dinner destination - Chick-Fil-A.  Then we came home, game Em a bath (which she LOVES), then she played, played and played!  For Christmas she was given an activity walker by her Granda and Grandad, but she wasn't really a fan of actually walking with it...until tonight.  Y'all, I was so proud!  I was just sitting on the couch, then I all of the sudden heard the walking song and she was just toddling all over the living room!  So then I screamed for Brant and it took us 10 minutes for her to even do it again - ha!



In my mind, it was a perfect little evening - just me and my (in my mind) perfect little family!  Can I just say this - no matter how many good days, or bad day - I LOVE being a momma!

New Tricks

I know, I know - I'm a horrible mom because I hadn't done Emmalee's 8 month post yet, but things have been so crazy around our house and I have daughter who is getting into EVERYTHING!  But I love seeing her grow and learn new things.  We're crawling all over the place, she pulls up on anything she can get her hands on, and now she has a new trick! 

Emmalee's daddy taught her a new trick this weekend - she wanted to show it off for you!!!

Giggle, Giggle

I took this video last night of Brant and Emmalee.  He had her laughing so much it just cracked me up.  If there is one thing that warms a momma's heart, it is seeing the love between a father and his daughter.  Hope you enjoy!

New Tricks!

Brant was gone last night, but Emmalee learned something new, so we made a video just for our daddy! Here is one sweet little girl sitting up all on her very own!

A New Beginning

So I guess I failed on #NovemberBlogFest!  We were so busy this past weekend that blogging was not the first thing on my mind. 

On Saturday morning, we got up early and headed out to Plano where Brant's sister lives.  Kristie is a single mom and just bought a new house for her and her son, Aeson.  We were so excited for them and I know this is there perfect new beginning! 

Thisd is Kristie's new house - it is literally PERFECT for them.  It is in a nice neighborhood with lots of kids for Aeson to make friends with, a huge backyard for him to run and play, and a great layout for the two of them.  My favorite part of this house is the kitchen.  It has the drawer pull-outs in the cabinets.  Now I'm begging Brant to re-do my kitchen with these new drawers! 

After we left the new house, we went shopping in the downtown area and had some lunch.  Kristie was giving Emmalee a new "tasty" treat.  It was quite funny because I expected this disgusted face, but she loved it.  Of course the mom in me was worried about seeds, but all was well and this little girl found her new favorite food!

After lunch we went back to Kristie's house to help her pack and get ready for the move.  Emmalee had fun playing with her cousin, Aeson and of course loved getting to see Nana and GrandBob! 



Whe needs a bow when you can wear GrandBob's hat?


Well I hope your weekend was as fun as ours was!