Emmy is 10 months old!

How can we possibly be two months away from her first birthday?  The time is passing SO quickly! I have loved being home with baby girl this summer, but I head back to work on Monday.  I am not ready to start leaving her all day, and I never will be so,  I am placing it in God's hands and praying that he guards our hearts while we're apart.  It sounds so cheesy but being a working mom is the hardest thing I have ever done.  I am blessed to help support our family and passionate about teaching, but sometimes I wish there was another way. Can't I just bring her to work with me? ;)

It's been another great month for her:

Teeth Teeth Teeth! She now has FOUR top teeth. Crazy! 

A good shot of her bottom teefers!

She started a high pitch screaming noise.  She loves the way it sounds and is excited about her new voice, other dining patrons--not so much.

We took two trips to Lufkin.  One for July 4th and the other to spend a few days with family.  

makeshift nap!

Letting Aunt Jean hold her for a bit

On the go again

Ready to hit the road!

Emmy and Mimi

Standing up, refusing to take a nap in her playpen. Lol

She took her first trip to the zoo while we were there and LOVED it! She would stare at the animals and bounce up and down in my arms because she was so excited.  

She's eating level 3 foods but is still not quite sure about the chunky consistency.  Her favorite food is probably pears, but she really likes green stuff as well! Yay!

She spends the majority of her time pulling up on things, and has stood unsupported for a few seconds.  She's strengthening those muscles!

She climbed an entire flight of stairs at my grandparent's house.  (I was next to her)

She has become quite attached to her people.  She does fine if we drop her off at my parent's house or if his mom comes to babysit but she is not okay with us being home and not being in the same room as her.

She is jabbering up a storm but we don't have any "words" yet.

Weighs approximately 22 pounds.  She is getting quite dense and heavy to carry! 

Had a playdate with Skylar :)

Has an excellent pincher grip now.  She can grab puffs from our fingers no problem. 

Sleeps through crazy loud, frightening thunderstorms.

Finds the TINIEST things to pick up and put in her mouth.  I had my first major freak out when she pulled a string of our carpet up and tried to eat it...but gagged on it instead.  Yikes! 

Has a smile that melts us! She is the happiest baby.  I particularly love when she wakes up from her nap and she smiles and talks.  So sweet! 

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

We cannot believe you are already ten months old.  As you grow and change we love you more and more!

Happy Anniversary!

Today marks three years since the day we said "I do!"

  

I can't believe that three years have already passed since we celebrated together with our friends and family.  It feels like it was just yesterday! Time is moving so quickly, but I'm thankful for and excited about the changes it has brought us.

This past year has been incredibly difficult at times but filled with the greatest blessings.  This past year we became parents together and that has transformed our relationship in so many ways.  I never thought I could love Nathan anymore, and then I saw him holding Emerson for the first time and somehow my heart swelled a little more.

Nathan has to work all day today so yesterday we decided to take a little day trip.  We had brunch at Old West in Denton, Emerson got to try french toast for the first time.  She's a fan just like her mom! Then we headed to the square.  It was a little too hot for wee bit so we limited our outside time.  Our favorite shop was the recycled bookstore. We found Emerson some great books! She loved reading books with her Dad, he found a few of his favorites from when he was growing up. :) He then graciously joined me on a trip to Hobby Lobby (I swear his eyes glaze over the minute the doors slide open) to get a few decorations for our bedroom.  We headed home and they took a long nap while I baked some muffins and relaxed. We had dinner together and played with Emerson, and then Nathan indulged me again by watching the finale of the Bachelorette with me! Eventually, we tried to multi task and work on our room as we watched.  (I was doing a little more watching. Lol)  Overall, it was a great day! We are going to go to our anniversary dinner Saturday night! I'm excited :)

Look at that big girl hand! 

Shoppin shoppin shoppin!

My people :)

Nathan, you are my favorite person in the world! I love you more than you'll ever know. Happy Anniversary! (Thanks for breakfast this morning, I know you didn't have to wake up early!)

Some of my favorites throughout the years:

Love you boo!