Proud Big Sister

Emma loves her new sister! While she was holding her she kept giving her kisses (couldn't get a pic because every time she heard the camera...she would look up). She sat there with Kaylee for about 10 minutes (which is forever to an 11 month old).

Lots of kisses for baby Kaylee!

Introducing....Kaylee Sophia!

So as most of you already know....we got the call last night that Courtney, our birthmother, was in the hospital! We got the call at about 7:00 and she had just started started the pitocin and got another call at 10:20 saying she was already at 8 cm dilated! So, we got our stuff and left. My mom came other and stayed with Emma.

Kaylee Sophia arrived at 2:46 am. She was 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 19 in. long. She has huge eyes and a head full of dark hair---longer in the back than on the top of her head. Josh and I were able to be there for everything. We helped Courtney and were fortunate enough to see Kaylee being born. We thank God every moment for bringing Courtney into our lives. We believe this was all meant to be! Kaylee was meant to be our daughter!

So of course here are some pics......

Fun with Daddy

New Look

Maybe because so many things are about to change right now, I decided to change the blog (again!). I was never too crazy about the other design....I liked it but could never get the text just right. Anyway, there will soon be a new character on the blog, so I figured a new design too (hopefully I can add her picture soon!). I am here at school occupying my time. Usually I have 101 things I need to get done....but I'm done! At least with what I want to get done! I have plans and stuff run for the next week and a half (in case I am gone), I have everything graded, I even have most of my room put away (I have to move this time) for when we track off on November 24th! I am finished with my time in the mobile and I get to join everyone else back inside the building, YAY! Though I have liked being out here, no one comes in my room and bugs me...but it tends to get lonely! Enough rambling, my lovely cherubs will be back soon (I only have 12 today---5 are out sick!). No pics....I think that is a first :)

waiting....waiting....waiting.....

We were told that our birthmother would be induced on Tuesday (yesterday....), but it didn't happen! We don't get much info. so it's a bit frustrating and hard to wait! We will learn more today.....hopefully in the next hour or so.

In the meantime.....we have been waiting....trying to entertain ourselves and keep our mind off of the upcoming event. We have gotten several things done around the house that needed to be finished. I have the newborn and 0-3 month baby clothes washed and put away, the swing and bouncy seat are back out, both car seats are in the car, Emma's room is finished, cooked and froze a few meals, went to Costco and Walmart for lots of food and diapers,.....the list could go on and on......

On to other things. Emma loves pickles! It must have been the fried pickles I ate while pregnant, I couldn't get enough (maybe that was where the extra 50 lbs. came from).

Emma can stand on her own without holding on.....sometimes a step, but no walking yet!

Emma has officially moved to her "big girl" room! We put the new crib together on Saturday and she has slept in there ever since.

Emma's Lovey is a little Winnie the Pooh head attached to a blanket that is silky on one side and soft on the other, she loves it!

Kind of a funny shot but a better pic of "Winnie" (that's what we call it)

That's all for now! Maybe next time Emma will be a sister.....stay tuned for news!

Halloween and more.....

Happy Halloween!!! A week later! Our little Emma Bean was a lion cub, look how cute she is!!!

Kelli and Conner met up with us and we did "Trick or Treat Street" in Elizabeth (the town we live near). That is what we have to do here because it is hard to go house to house out in the rural areas. It was in the middle of the day so perfect for Miss Emma! Both Conner and Emma just seemed so is awe of it all.

The fire house was "open" for viewing...Conner loved this!

I love her BIG eyes in this one!

Emma went to a pumpkin patch with daycare and she got her own little pumpkin! Just her size.

These few pics make me laugh. Hmmmmm what book shall I read?...

...maybe this one....

If I get in maybe I can see better.....

Look mom!

Now I'll just sit in with them!

Well, next time I post I will probably have some big news. Now I have to think of a new blog name..any ideas???? Or just add Kaylee's name....Emma and Kaylee's World...not sure what to do yet! We met the birthmother on Monday and she seems wonderful. A lot of my nervous feelings have disappeared (though not completely!). We are still praying that everything works out and goes smoothly. So keep checking back for pictures of the new little princess that is soon joining our family! Until next time.....