Ma... Maa... Mama

DFW, on our way to visit Great Grandmother

Helping to get everything ready for
Great Grandmother's estate sale ...

This is hard work...
stacking and unstacking the pots!

"I'm hungry and tired!"

Mommy didn't pack any winter clothes

so they had to bundle me up in blankets

and scarves to go out for a walk

Having lunch at La Cantina during our looonng

layover at DFW ... We were scheduled to land

in VA at 3pm, but due to delays, we didn't arrive

until 10pm ... Just ready to be back in VA after

a very, looonng weekend of cleaning and packing.

Learning to use her snack cup & sharing ...

1 for Belle, 1 for Emery ... 1 for Zoe, 1 for Emery

After arriving home from TX, our whole family came

down with strep throat ... OUCH!!! And not to mention,

Emery was already teething. It was a very, looonng

week as Mommy couldn't do much of anything right ...

except for holding & cuddling 24/7. Emery is slightly

mad at Mommy as she scoots further into the box ...

"Help, I want out!" ...

Yes, those are real tears with a grin!

Farm animals with a farmer named "Pop"

Excitement over the smallest things!

And, some more farm animals!

Emery loves to unpack "her" shelf in the

fridge ... the bad thing is, she's figured out how to

open the Mayo ... and, she gets it everywhere!

Yuummm, spaghetti!

Do you notice her raspberry bruise on her

forehead? She tries to be very independent

these days ... and she fell down, went boom!

"Ma... Maa... Mama"
Very proud, she finally says it! I travelled

this week for work and I think she missed

me so bad that she thought if she would say

it that it would bring me back sooner ... poor

thing, she's very attached to her MaMa.

Such a big girl! And, very fast walker!!!

Anytime she wants something ... you can

hear her start saying Ma... Maa... Mama.

I love it! She's practically running because

I just asked her if she wants to go outside ...

she loves being outside and in the dirt!

She may be dirty, but she'll be wearing PINK!

Here's a few more pics...

Yes, I am that CRAZY mom that would leave her

child's car seat "rear facing" as long as possible.

However, over the past two weeks, Emery has

become very restless when in the car... so, I gave

in this weekend and Ross turned her seat around!

"Sitting down" is a battle we have during bath time!

Hoppy Easter!

What a beautiful Easter weekend! We enjoyed Emery's first egg hunt and a perfect Sunday with the Landrum crew. It's so nice to have more than just two sets of hands to keep Emery going!

Easter Egg Hunt!

Scootin' for eggs!

The family!

Easter Sunday

Emery & Uncle J
We weren't quick enough... she was giving a cuddle!

Emery & Jett

The family!

The Landrums!

Thank you Olivia for walking with me!

An Easter Bunny!

Emery & the gang!

"Hey guys, I'm ready!"

Emery's scootin' for eggs!

Back to Daycare...

When Emery returned to daycare, she was moved up to the toddler room... yes, she misses you too Ms. Shirley! She is doing great and loves the interaction with the bigger kids... it's crazy how quickly she is picking up both the good & bad habits! Yes, as every mom believes that their babies learn the bad habits from the other children. The toddler room is a big transition for both Emery & myself... her days a very long and she plays very hard. Needless to say, she is ready for bed once I pick her up at 6pm... this breaks my heart as our playtime in the evenings is very limited and has been replaced with cuddle time instead.

First day in the Toddler Room!

Completely exhausted after her first day.

She loves sharing ice cream & popsicles with Dada!

She carried these 3 spoons around all day!

She hasn't been the easiest to get down for a nap...

so, I had to resort to a stroller ride in the house!

Videos, Happy Birthday Emery!

She LOVED when we sang "Happy Birthday" to her...

... However, she did not like the icing one bit!

She loves riding in her car!

Watch me walk to Mommy!

Happy Birthday Emery!

Happy Birthday Emery! I can't believe a year has already flown-by so fast... what a special blessing! Thank goodness Nana & Pop were able to visit. Just my luck, Emery's special birthday week was actually one of the busiest weeks I've had at work this year... and, I didn't have to mess with daycare, so nice!

Nana showing Emery how to "push" the cart!

Thanks Mom!

Emery opening her bounce & spin pony!

Helping Daddy put it together!

... Hurry up, Dada!

Thank you Gigi & Pops!

... And, I even rock it this way too!

Thank you Aunt Alli!

"Happy Birthday to you!"

Thank you Ms. Shirley for her birthday cake!

Helping Pop put her Cozy Coupe together!

... "Here's the next part, Pop!"

Thank you Landrum crew!

Whether inside or outside, this

provides her hours of entertainment!

... Round & round the house we go!

Nana was determined to teach Emery to walk,

Emery picked it up very quickly!

Toys! Toys!! Toys!!! I LOVE to make a mess!

Thank you Nana & Pop for all of the fun toys!

And, thank you Granny for my pink Tonka truck!

Out for a walk with Nana

Napping with Pop

She LOVES being outside!

Thank goodness we finally have warm weather!

She is so PROUD of her two rocks!