3 Months Old!

On Monday, Emmaline turned 3 months old. It is hard to believe how fast the time has gone and how much she has changed. When she was born, I wasn't sure how I'd handle being the mom of a special needs baby, but now I honestly can't imagine anything else. Sure, we have more dr.'s appts. than most, but other than that Emmy is just like any other baby. She is such a sweetheart who loves to laugh and cuddle. I'm so glad God picked me to be her mommy!

Play day with the Johansens

We spent the morning with my friend, Grace, and her kids, Luke and Hannah Grace. Grace and I taught together at DC and Jacob and Luke were born only 5 days apart. We seem to like being pregnant at the same time because Ellie and Hannah Grace are 4 1/2 months apart and Grace is pregnant with another baby boy due in July. The kids had a ton of fun running around in their huge backyard and the weather (although a little hot) was great. Grace and I had a good time visiting as well. It's so nice to talk to other moms in the same phase of parenting that you are in.

Ellie rides the tractor.

Hannah Grace and Grace making Emmy smile

Jacob and Luke play tag

Strong Man

Nathan and our neighbor, Clay, really enjoy weight-lifting. They stand at the fence in the backyard and talk a lot about lifting weights, buying weights, making weights...you get the picture. Their new thing is to figure out how to make their own weight-lifting equipment for cheap. Clay got a mold and make his own concrete ball that weighs 175 lbs. Nathan was really proud of himself when he was able to lift it (although his shoulders and elbows are still recovering!).

Clay and Nathan also have their own logs to lift. That's right...they think it is fun to lift a tree. Nathan's is just a log that he can lift and throw around the backyard. Clay added a weightbar to his so that he can add weight to the end of the log to make it heavier. Here is Nathan with Clay's log.

Boys and their toys...

Surprise!

Today I thought I was going to the park with Nathan and the kids to play. However, when we got to Indian Riffle Park, I was greeted by family and friends with a Surprise 30th Birthday Party. Mom and Katie worked really hard on the delicious food and it was so nice to visit with everyone. If you were there, thanks for making my 30th b-day so special. And thanks to my wonderful hubby, mom, and lil' sis for planning such a fun party!

Mom made this beautiful cake. The pic. is from when I was 8 months old!

Friends since 1982.
Becky and I show off our matching shoes!

The Big 3-0!

Well, I am officially 30! Can't say that it feels much different than 29 though. Nathan took the kids and I to see Shrek 3 (hilarious!) and then Mom brought over banana split cake for dessert after dinner. It was a fun day!

Make a wish!

Jacob shows off his muscles!

Fitted for Hearing Aids

Today Emmaline was fitted for hearing aids. She did really well considering she had to sit still while they injected something similar to modeling clay into her ear. Seeing as I wanted her hearing aids to match all of her outfits, I got them in clear with silver glitter. She'll be one stylin' baby when she gets them on June 13th. Here is her weekly pic. and another of her first laugh (talk about good timing with the camera):

What's so funny, Miss Emmy?!

My Mother's Day Gift

I forgot to post this on the Mother's Day entry, but couldn't resist adding it now. The kids made me a pot of "flowers". It is the cutest thing and they were so proud when they gave it to me. Nathan's parents watch Jacob and Ellie every Thursday evening and they helped the kids paint each egg carton flower, put it on pipe cleaners and "plant" it in the coffee can pot. It was a great surprise that made my day extra special.

Here are the flowers again and a trivet that I had made to give to my Mom, Nathan's mom, and his grandmother. It turned out so cute that I had to give myself one too!