Aunt Jacki On Vacation

Aunt Jacki came down for a week to visit us. We had so much fun. She loved taking care of Emerson and it was so darn cute. Jacki is so sweet to Emerson it makes me smile. I am so glad she could come down for a week and relax. Of course, she did get some shopping in! Jacki also babysat for Chris and I so we could go to the Hootie and the Blowfish concert. We had a good time (even though I must have called Jacki about 10 times to check on them). That is a new mom for ya.

Jacki and I took Emerson on a walk each morning, took Emerson to visit Uncle Ryan's parents- Mr. and Mrs. Klomparens. We had a good time catching up with them. Then we went to Babies R Us to get some pj's. She is now wearing 3-6 months- I can't believe it! Then we took her to visit Nana. Emerson loved sitting with Nana and especially staring at her fan in the living room. That is what I call free entertainment! Thank you Jacki for staying with us and Nana for letting us come and visit.

I also stuck in there a bathtime picture from this week (10 weeks) and one from when she was less than a week old. Big difference!!! Emerson might not like the picture of her hinie, but I thought it was too cute.

Aunt Melissa and Uncle Thomas came by on Sunday afternoon to say hello. They got to see Emerson in her cute outfit from Mr. and Mrs. Hartford- thank you!

Emerson does not like having a wet diaper!

The full moon.

Emerson at 10 weeks in her bathtub.

Emerson not even a week old yet.

Mrs. K with Emerson.

Mr. K and Aunt Jacki with Emerson.

Aunt Jacki is very good at putting Emerson to sleep!

Infant Massage Class

There is this great boutique in Mt. Pleasant called From Here to Maternity. They have very nice maternity clothes as well as the cutest gifts and outfits for babies. They also offer an infant massage class to babies that are between the ages of 6-14 weeks. I thought it would be fun to do with Emerson, so we signed up.

So Emerson and I show up for the first session and we met 5 other sweet moms and screaming babies and had a ball. At the first class, we spent most of the time asking each other questions and about 30 minutes on the massage. It was nice to know I was not the only person in the world at home with a new baby not knowing what the heck I was doing.

Now, infant massage you ask? Well let me tell you- I think its brilliant. There are many benefits to it- communicates a message of love to your baby which help her to grow emotionally and physically strong, helps baby relax and let go of tension (don't ask me how they have tension- if I ate, slept, was taken on stroller rides, massaged, bathed and rocked all day and night I would be in Heaven) babies sleep better, have an easier time with feeding and experience fewer stomach upsets.

You can do this at any age. It is never too late to start. Please let me know if you are interested and I would love to give you more information. It is a great way to bond with your baby- especially with Daddies. Emerson just stares at me the entire time and it melts my heart each time.

Below are pictures of the lovely ladies and gents.

From bottom left to right: Amy and baby Piper, Liza and baby Wilson, Catherine and baby Arden, Tara and baby Rayna. On top we have Joanna and baby Tate.

Joanna, Tate, Liza, Wilson and Emerson and I lunch together after class.

The babies relaxing- notice Emerson sleeping with her mouth wide open like her Daddy.

Liza and Wilson chillin' during class.

Liza and baby Wilson doing tummy time, pose with Joanna and baby Tate while he is catching some z's.

Amy and baby Piper and Catherine and baby Arden chat during class.

Family Pictures

A few Saturdays ago, we had our family pictures taken. I was nervous how Emerson was going to be for it- but she was great. We had only one fussy moment (as you will see in one picture) but then she went right back to sleep. She napped during some of the shoot and was awake and posing for others. I just love my life- hope you enjoy the pictures.

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Emerson Takes A Dip In The Pool

Emerson had her first official dip in the pool today with Daddy. As you can see below, she did not like it at first, but then got more comfortable with it as time went on. By the end she was pretty relaxed and I even got a few great pictures of her after she got out of the pool. I know I am totally biased when I say this, but I am convinced she is the cutest baby in the world! We love her so much!

Grandma and Pops Come To Play

Grandma and Pops made the long 9 hour drive from Nashville this past week so they could come and visit us. We had so much fun. We went on morning walks, out for pizza, to Babies R Us and most importantly- Emerson's first trip to the mall. The first of MANY! Chris is in trouble with us girls. Thanks Grandma and Pops for coming to visit and for taking such good care of Emerson. We will see you in a few weeks!

Emerson is 9 weeks!

Emerson and Daddy

I love taking pictures. I especially love taking ones of Emerson and Chris. I have taken some recent ones that were pretty darn cute. Enjoy.

Raise your hand if you love your Daddy!

How cute are these monogrammed bloomers? Thanks Misty and John!

Emerson and her Daddy's favorite thing to do- nap!

Off for a Saturday morning stroll by the lake.