Looking up to the Sky

Because of her big cloth diapers (and big belly), Emma is somewhat constrained and unable to reach for her toes when wearing them. Therefor...

Onto our monthly picture with Johnny Bear. Taken on February 21, 2012 on Emma's half birthday. I am not pleased with any of the pictures...

Happy half birthday to my sweet Emma girl who is now six months old. To celebrate this special day, I baked a coconut cake with cream cheese...

There is something uniquely difficult about being a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM). I don’t want to underestimate the hardship of being a full-t...

This past weekend, two of Alison's good friends growing up flew into Georgia for a visit. Due to Alison's school load and schedule,...

As of last month, another "couple friend" of ours and us exchange babysitting services once a month for a night out. Last Saturda...

February 14, 2012 "Oma, be mine <3" -- EEM

Emma is just a few weeks (maybe days!) from meeting her new baby cousin. Last Saturday we had a baby shower for Amber and Baby at our home.

Emma is developing quite the personality these days. Between teething and realizing that fussing for things means that she'll eventuall...

Alison 's school had an "excursion" (for the lack of a better word) to our town, so Emma and I got to meet her at the Student ...

On Sunday, January 22, 2012, Emma was baptized. During the baptism, Byron and I took five vows before our congregation. These are two of the...

I have not been posting much recently. I need to get better about taking pictures. Emma got baptized two Sundays ago and all of those pict...

On to Emma's monthly picture with Johnny Bear. January 21, 2012 -- 5 months old. Emma is grabbing just about anything and everything the...

Emma discovers her own reflection. There is a video that goes along with these pictures that will be posted sometime soon. In the meantime, ...

What is there not to love about this load of laundry? It's easy to wash. I save tons of money. I help the environment -- God's creat...

This is Emma's last day at a four month old. Tomorrow, in just a few hours, she'll be a five month old. So many things continue to...

(This is by far my longest post yet. Feel free to skip it, I won't be offended :p It's just that this has been on my mind for a ...

Our sweet little girl is such a doll in the morning. Despite all the craziness we have gone through with her in the past, I have always bee...