Day 59: Playing

I just love watching Emerson playing. He is just so sweet. One of the best parts of my day is when he just plays, and I can just watch him. I love it.

Day 58: Monitor

We finally decided on a computer monitor for our Christmas present! We set it up last night. It is so nice. It is a 22 inch wide screen. It is glossy, so the picture is BEAUTIFUL. I am going to love using this!

Day 57: Just Emerson

I LOVE this boy. He is just so sweet.

On a sidenote. Just after taking this picture, he had his first fall on concrete. He scraped his nose a little, but I think that it was just more scary than anything.

Day 56: Shoes

I absolutely adore these shoes of Emerson's. They are the first pair of shoes that he has worn more than one time. I just think that they make him look like such a little man when he wears them. It took him a little while to get used to walking in them, but now he is a pro with these shoes.

Day 55: Feeding Himself

Keeping with the food theme. I love giving Emerson food that he can feed himself. He think that he likes the independent feeling and I enjoy the time to be able to feed myself.

Day 54: Food

Emerson is OBSESSED with food. Let me use this evening as an example.

We went to dinner at my friend Stephanie's house. She set out 3 bowls of Macaroni and Cheese for the three little girls that were there. As the bowls were being put down Emerson had found his way to the table. I pulled him away and say that it wasn't for him because I was going to go get his food. I got distracted talking for a few seconds. Then I had a little girl at my feet pointing at the table saying he has her food. So, I go pull him away again. Immediately as I put him back down he was back to the table to get the food. The girls still haven't touched their food; they were too busy playing. So, we decided to let him just eat one of the bowls and if the girls wanted some food we would get another bowl out.

After we ate, we looked back over at Emerson, and he had ended u eating the majority of all three bowls of Macaroni and Cheese himself. The girls didn't mind because they were having fun playing, but was really funny that Emerson ate enough food to feed three girls dinner. He definately is obsessed with food.

Day 53: Playing Alone

This is one of my favorite scenes on a weekend morning. I love to wake up in the mornings to Emerson in his room playing. That means that Jason has already gotten Emerson up and fed. I love that Emery can sit in his room and play with all his toys with out any problems.

Day 52: Grapes

Emerson has always loved to eat grapes. They were his first fruit. They are among my favorite fruit also. We are alway so excited to see good looking ones waiting for us at the grocery store at a decent price.

Day 51: Close Up

I just think that this is such a sweet picture of my guy. I love that you can see a little tear coming out of his eye. He wasn't crying. He just had a tear. He is just the sweetest little thing! I love him so much.

Day 50: Zoo

Today, I took Emerson to the zoo for the first time. He didn't really have any reaction to the animals, but it was still nice to get out in the fresh air and spend some time with some friends. He did have fun at the petting zoo part. At first he was kind of reluctant, but soon after he went crazy petting the goat. It was really cute.

Day 49: So Sweet

I love this picture! It is just so perfect to me. It really reflects a day with Emerson. He is dressed in something that just screams play time at home. He is playing with the remotes which are off limits...thus perfect play time toys. And he is at the window which he loves to look out of. I just think that it is so sweet.

Day 48: Dr. Appointment

Emerson had is one year doctor appointment today. He loves playing with the toys that they have in the waiting room, escpecially this large school bus they have.

Everything is going well with Emerson. He is as healthy as can be...just a little small. He weighs 18 lb 15 oz. and is 29 inches tall. Now we just need to fatten him up a little :)

Day 47: Happy Birthday Emerson!!!!

Today is Emerson 1st Birthday! We had a party, ate cake, opened presents, and played all day long. It was a great birthday for Emerson.

He especially loved playing with the balloons!!!

Day 46: Emerson's Valentine's Day Outfit

I think that this outfit is one of the cutest that he has. I love pink on boys, so I was SO excited when I saw these pieces. I love this little man!

Day 45: Valentine's Day

This is the first Valentine's Day that Jason and I was able to spend together, and it was great. We spent the day relaxing and playing with Emerson. Jason brought me home these beautiful flowers and made me some delicious homemade Chocolate Pudding with Strawberries. It was a great Valentine's Day.

Day 44: Baking

Today, I am baking for ALL the things that I have going on this weekend. First, I have Valentine's day where I make heart shaped sugar cookies for Jason. Then I have the adult session of ward conference that I was asked to bring a dessert to. Then on Monday, I have Emerson's birthday where I need to make 2 cakes...one for Emerson and one for everyone else. We are baking like crazy here today, but at least it is all going to be finished by the end of the day!

Day 43: Emerson's Invites

I have been really debating to have a birthday party for Emerson. Since I have no family here, I was thinking that it would be fun to invite some friends, but I have a little house and a bunch of friends that I wanted to invite. So, I didn't want to offend anyone by not inviting them, so I started to think that it is best just not to have a party. Then, Jason said that I am really going to regret not doing something for him, so I have decided to have a party for him. So, I had Emily whip up these cute invitations. I can't believe in a few short days my baby is going to be ONE!

Day 42: Nestle Quik

Last night, Jason was looking for some things in the cupboard and he had pulled out a bunch of stuff and put it onto the ground. He didn't end up putting it all back. So, this morning, I was cooking and was letting Emerson play just on the floor behind me. He got really quiet, so I guessed he was into something. I turned around and he had gotten the top off of the Nesquik container and was eating it off the spoon that I keep in it for making milkshakes. He really thought that he had hit the jackpot.

Day 41: Gerber Stars

Emerson LOVES these Gerber puffs. If we would let him he would go through a whole thing each meal. Sundays are when we go through the most. It is the best way to keep him occupied through church. I love when they are on sale at Target so I can stock up on them.

Day 40: Makeshift Whistle

I have this medicine syringe that Emerson loves to pop off the cover and put into his mouth...big side back. This morning he put it into his mouth and then started breathing. It made a high pitch whistle noise. He thought that it was so funny. He is a silly little boy!

Day 39: Sunday Dressed

I adore Emerson all dressed up for church. It is my favorite day to get him dressed because he is just so handsome in all his sunday outfits. This is the first time wearing this outfit. I think that it is so cute. That jacket is HUGE on him and it is only a 6-9 month.

Day 38: Sharing with Daddy

When Jason was getting dressed into his PJ's tonight, all Emerson wanted to do was snuggle. So, Emerson hugged Jason as he was putting his shirt one. Then Emerson started climbing up Jason and so Jason finished putting his shirt and this is what happened. TO CUTE!

Day 37: Passport (2.06)

Today I recieved my passport in the mail. Now I can officially get off the boat when we dock in Victoria in May. I can't wait to start using it.

Day 36: Christmas

Now that it is the 5th day into February, I finally decided that I really should start putting Christmas away. I really love having all my Christmas stuff up, but I think that it is time to start decorating for Emerson's birthday...which means goodbye to Christmas.

Day 35: Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (2.04)

For Enrichment tonight, we had a chocolate recipe exchange. I made my Mom's Chocolate Peanut Butter bars. They were so yummy. How can you go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter?

Day 34: Downtown (2.03)

Emerson and I took the MAX down to the Lloyd Center mall today to go to the Children's Place. On the way from the MAX ,there is a little park. I thought that I could get Emerson to take a cute picture there, so we stopped in the middle of the side walk and took pictures. Everyone that passed stopped and commented on how adoreable he was. I sure think that he is adoreable, and I am happy that we got a really cute picture of him!

Day 33: Bath Time (2.02)

Emerson LOVES taking showers with Jason or me. He loves to crawl up under the water and close the drain. Then he grabs his toys and plays with them under the falling water. If you get in the way of his water he makes it known and then moves to where there is more water. By time I am finished taking my shower, there is enough water for Emerson to stay in and splash around. He loves bath time...and he HATES the torture afterwards.

Day 32: My Two Guys (2.01)

This morning, Jason had to go into Emerson's bedroom to put all our thing together before church. Emerson woke up when he went in. So, Jason was holding him. I couldn't help getting a picture of my two favorite guys. I love these two!