My Parent's 30th Anniversary Party

Last weekend John and I made our first trip to Minnesota with Emma. She handled the trip pretty well! We only had to stop once on the three-hour drive to feed and change Emma, the rest was smooth sailing.

On Friday evening, John and I went to Bird Island to attend the Renville County Fair. I used to spend every summer at this fair, for the entire fair. My family was very active in 4-H, and this was our county fair. It was pretty nostalgic to walk around the fair grounds. I hadn't been to this fair for like 5 or 6 years, so it was fun to take a walk down memory lane.

Saturday we spent the day getting ready for the party. My parent's recently built a new shop/shed and they hosted a party for their 30th Anniversary and my Grandpa's 80th Birthday. They had food, kegs, and a band. I think half the town of Fairfax attended the party.

Congrats to my parents for celebrating 30 years of marriage. That is quite an accomplishment! They share their wedding anniversary with us, and every year when we celebrate another year of marriage I have my parents to look to as an example of a successful marriage. 

At the party, Emma got to meet her Minnesotan family. Since this was Emma's first trip to Minnesota, she got passed around a lot. All of my family and friends had a good time meeting her. The little party animal lasted the whole evening at the party. We didn't leave until 11:00 pm. It was a very long day for all of us.

Sunday was spent recovering. We all slept in, and then basically packed up and made the journey back home. Emma was a little cranky on Sunday, but overall she handled the busy weekend very well.

The first trip to Minnesota was a successful one, and I am sure there will be many more in the future. 

Two Months Old

Emma Lynn Nelson

2 Months Old

11 lbs 13 oz

22 inches long

Emma is two months old today! We had her two month check up today- and everything looks good. We also had shots for the first time :( She handled them well in the office. She cried when she got them, but then settled down pretty easily. However, since we have been home she has been pretty crabby and achy. We are spending a lot of time this evening cuddling and trying to make her feel better. 

Emma's likes:

- Breastmilk

-Her pacifier

-Looking at lights, out the window

-Looking at faces

-Lifting her head when laying on our chests

-The changing table (smiles every time we lay her down to change her- go figure)

-Her swing (she LOVES her swing)

-Having her butt patted

-Baths

-Car Rides

-Stroller rides

Emma's Dislikes:

-Her crib (this is a work in progress)

-Tummy time on the floor

-Shots (don't blame her there)

-Getting into her car seat

-How cold she is when she gets out of the warm bath

-Laying flat on her back

 

Our little Emma definitely knows what she likes and dislikes. Someone is developing a personality! We are enjoying watching her grow and change. We are proud to be her parents and love her to death!

Now, if only she would sleep through the night... 

Our 2nd Anniversary!

Yesterday, John and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary. I cannot believe that our wedding was two years ago already!!

A lot has happened to us in the two years that we have been married. We have moved twice, bought a house, and most importantly, started a family with our daughter, Emma. There have been a lot of changes.

One thing that hasn't changed is how I feel about the man I chose to spend the rest of my life with. He is smart, handsome, generous, and treats me better than I deserve. I love him so much and hope to have many, many more anniversaries to celebrate.

To celebrate our anniversary we had the Grandparents babysit and we went out to eat at Outback Steakhouse. It was nice to have some time together, which has been difficult since Emma came into our lives.

John and I agreed to not do gifts this year, but that sneaky guy bought me a beautiful necklace that is my birthstone- Emerald. It was a great anniversary celebration with the man I love :)