Makayla ..

I just got off of the phone with Makayla and she cracks me up every time I talk to her. She is so grown up for her young age of 7. When I asked her what she wanted for Christmas in October, she told me she wanted 1) a laptop, 2) a cell phone and 3) an IPOD. I don't think she understands that she is only 7 years old.

Anyway, as I was talking to her tonight she was still asking me about something that happened in March 2007. We were in CA visiting and she was staying with us at the Marriott. We went to breakfast in the hotel and I totally though that the breakfast was free for hotel guests. So, we ate a great continental breakfast and they had the best waffles that you could make on your own. We ate and left. The next morning, we headed down to have breakfast again and this time we got a check for $40 -for the three of us to eat a continental breakfast with some waffles!! I then realized that we had accidentally stolen breakfast the morning before. She asks me almost every time that I talk to her about stealing breakfast. I don't think she believes that it was an honest mistake, but I promise, it was!

Here is the most recent picture of Makayla that I have from her Christmas with us in Utah.

Emery

She is the cutest thing in the world!! She giggled for the first time on Friday and I was able to get her to do it. I am amazed everyday at how quickly she is changing and how much joy she has brought to our family. I couldn't be happier with our little princess.

I have been taking monthly pictures of her in the same pose/outfit and wanted to share her progression. Now you will know what I'm talking about when I say she is changing and growing so quickly.

Enjoy!

December 2007 - 1 month old


















March 2008 - 4 months old

I've been inspired..

A friend of mine, Jodi, recently sent me the link to her family blog. I have thought about her blog everyday for the last week. So, I finally decided to make one of my own. Thanks for the inspiration Jodi!!

Now, I just hope that 1) people will look at it and 2) I will be able to keep it updated.

I would love for our family and friends to be able to look at our family blog and see how things are going and see updated pictures of Emery. That's probably all that the blog will be about, but hey, that's okay.

Well, here's to my first try at a blog. Wish me luck!!