Emerson Paige is 7 months old today!

And what a month she has had! Like I say every month, it was a big one for her.  It amazes me when I actually sit down to type this up to think about all that has happened in her little life over the past month.  She develops so quickly, and this month we've noticed her really coming into her own personality.  She is a hoot! Here are some milestones and a glimpse into the adventure that led us to Emmy P turning 7 months old.

Perhaps the biggest stride this month was the arrival of her first teeth! She sprouted her first on April 5 and then a day later the one right next to it popped up.  (bottom front)

She moves ALL over the place.  She rolls, crawls backwards, and squirms herself.  She covers a lot of ground! She is raising herself up onto her hands and has started bending her legs, it's not going to be long before she's got it down! 

She spent her first Easter in Lufkin.  My family could not believe how big she had gotten since Christmas.  We had a great time visiting.  That night we headed to Nathan's parent's house to have Easter dinner with them! It was a long weekend, but so good to see and visit with everyone.  Emerson made it through the whole church service :)

Cousin love

Big girl!

Her face...hahaha

Love my sweet girl!

5 generations :)

Nothing better!

Roadtrip!

She is sitting up on her own! 

"Hey there..."

Has started eating baby food on a regular basis.  We've been sticking with veggies but we just got the OK yesterday from her doctor that we can now start introducing fruits. 

Woah. 

She's like a little bird! This picture cracks me up.

She cheered me on at my first 5K.  It was a mom's race, but a middle school track team ran in it! Haha :)  It was fun and I was proud that I ran the whole thing.  My first time to run 3 miles since before I got pregnant with Emmy. 

She took some very sweet pictures in the blue bonnets, but was more interested in pulling on them and trying to put them in her mouth :/

She is a jibber jabberer! We have full on conversations with her.  There is nothing sweeter than hearing her "talk" and coo on the baby monitor, unless it's at 5:00 and I have to wake up at 5:30. Lol

She has a new fixation with water and water bottles, I'm not sure which one she likes more!

She puts everything in her mouth.  If she can reach it, it's fair game.  

We were not moving when this picture was taken. Lol

She loves to cuddle at night...and I love it more.  It's the only time she's really still, and we love that calm, quiet time together.  

She weighs 18.1 pounds and is 25 inches long! ...and is still in the 80th percentile for head size. 

At her check-up yesterday.  

She's been sleeping 8 hours in her own room.  Hallelujah :) 

Here are a few of my favorite pictures from this month!

Still loves bath time

She was cooooonked out.

Feed me! Feed me!

Family night at Palio's, we loved having dinner on the patio.

Silly girl

I love getting snapchats of her while I'm at work.

She REFUSED to look at the camera. (look at those chunky legs)

My favorite people :)

Date night!  

Happy 7 months Emerson Paige! You continue to make each day brighter than the last.  We're so thankful God blessed us with you.  

The traditional bench picture did not go so well this month. Lol 

Emmy's 6 month update!

I cannot believe our little girl is 6 months old already.  Half a year ago today we met her for the very first time.  Wow! It's going by too fast :(

She loves to be read to! Her favorite book lately is "Biscuit and the Bunny."  She starts kicking her feet and cooing as soon as I open it up. :)

Fascinated by her ability to blow bubbles

Still "teething" but no tooth yet

We made the transition to her sleeping in the big girl crib in her own room.  My heart! I missed her so much because I was used to waking up and being able to look over and see her.  I think it was harder on me than it was on her! She's been a champ at going to bed on her own, but she still wakes up between 2 and 4 to be fed.  

Starting making the "squishy" face (It's my favorite)

Had a play date with her friends :)

LOVES having her back scratched

Started inch worming, and can scoot herself backwards.  She is also rolling all over the place!

VERY interested in food. She tries to grab our plates (and cups) all the time.  She has tried avocado, sweet potato, bananas, and peas.  She seemed to like all of them but peas seem to be her favorite! (She must get that from her dad)

More peas please!

Yummy avocado! 

Not sure about sweet potatoes though...

Grabbing everything in sight!

Wants to stand up all the time so the bouncer is our new best friend. 

Reaches out for things, especially for her bottle and her Tuck Tuck.  

LOVES a good game of peek-a-boo! She laughs hysterically. 

Still enjoys snuggling with Daddy, but she must know how exhausted he is because she just lays in bed  in the mornings (while I'm at work...boo!) and plays while he sleeps.  When she finally can't stand it any longer she'll start to pet his face or start tapping him on the arm.  They melt my heart! 

Has started saying dadadadadadada...I guess we know what her first word will be! 

Sat with us in big church for the first time on Sunday.  We were nervous because she loves to hear herself jibber jabber but she did great! Nathan only had to get up once.  It was the BEST feeling to be able to worship together with our little family.  Emerson was captivated by the music.  

Our friend Katie took Emerson's 6 month/Easter pictures on Sunday.  It was soooo windy but Emerson did great! I have a feeling 95% of the pictures will have her tongue sticking out--but that's her!  I can't wait to see them.  And don't worry...there will probably be a whole blog post dedicated to them.  I know you're looking forward to it! 

In other news, we bought a new car! One that is more family friendly and gas efficient.  I loved our truck but the gas was eating us alive.  We got a Ford Escape. And this is how much Nathan and I see each other...we had the new car for 2 days before I even got to see it! He took me for a spin in it last night when he got home from work, I love it!

Our work schedules are completely opposite so seeing each other is a bit rare these days.  We both feel like single parents! He has Emerson in the morning and then goes to work at 1 and I pick her up after work around 5 and have her in the evenings.  It is impossibly difficult to juggle a full time job that often times requires me to work even after I get home, being a new mom, and keeping up with our house.  This year I have felt a little like a zombie.  

I think God heard my despair and out of the blue one of my friends that I met at UNT asked if she could rent out our guest room.  Kendall moved in with us almost 2 months ago and it has been awesome! She cooks dinner, we work out together, she helps out with Emerson.  She is a literal God send! Aside from all that she does to help out, I am so grateful to just have her company.  She is a first year teacher as well so we completely understand one another's struggles.   I'm SO lucky to have her support and friendship! It has been the best situation and I am going to be so sad to see her go when she gets married in August. 

We are praying praying praying for a change in Nathan's work.  I don't like being in a constant state of missing him...and I know how petty that sounds.  But it's not fun to see your spouse 1 day a week. It's stressful and we are tired of it! But the Lord has a plan for everything, and he's brought us through difficult times.  Looking back in a few years, I'm sure this will seem like a small bump in the road!


That was a lot of information but since I never get to blog anymore I thought I would try to squeeze it in. I'll end with a few of my favorite pictures from this month!

Best Friends 

Spending time with Poppy :)

"Little Stinker!" 

Holding her own bot! Too bad that didn't last....lol

Little Heisman!

On the move!

Given the choice...she would always choose to be nakey! 

Emerson, this month I have discovered that you are a spunky little girl with your own personality. You are a joy and we love you so much! Happy 6 months my sweet girl :)

5 months old

Emerson is 5 months old! Almost half a year?!? It's going by incredibly too fast.

She has had an exciting month!

Loves splish splashing in the bath

Had her first Valentine's Day

Rolled over from her back to tummy on February 23! 

"Look at what I just did!" So proud of herself

Scoots herself all around her play mat

Playing with her BFF MaKayla

Loves to look and see herself in mirrors

Had RSV, her first real sickness :(

Daddy trying to cheer Emmy up at the doctor's office

Took her first trip to College Station!

Met Brie for the first time :)

Hanging out with Uncle Heathy!

Her hair continues to get lighter and lighter, I think we're going to have a blondie on our hands

Weighs approximately 15 pounds

Look at those chunky legs! :)

Finally, has a bedtime! (We've been working on that) She's in bed around 8:30 every night! Still wakes up once during the night to eat. 

Started teething, we're dealing with a fussy baby--and a lot of drool! 

Grabs everything! My hair seems to be especially fascinating to her. Ouch!

Here are a few more of my favorite pictures from this month:

 

She loves kisses from dad!

Our pretty girl!

Happy 5 months baby girl! You are more beautiful and special to us with each day that passes!