Christmas Thoughts

Christmas has come and gone. My Christmas decorations have been carefully packed away again, and I have no idea where Christmas went.

We were all sick for Christmas. Emma was really sick on the Friday before Christmas. She had a temp, was really fussy, and didn't feel good, so I stayed home with her. Well, then she got me sick of course, and eventually we got John sick as well.

Saturday, December 22, we went to Mankato to see Rachel's house she bought and have Christmas with my family. It was a pretty good time, and Emma got spoiled with a bunch of gifts.

My big gift was a baby bullet, so I can make my own baby food. I actually tried it out today, and I think I am really going to enjoy using that thing.

John's main gift was some baby gates for us to install on our stairs to prevent Emma from taking a tumble. And they are currently installed on our stairwell.

Sunday we had a Christmas on my mom's side of the family. I had to work Christmas Eve, and then we had Christmas on Christmas Day at John's parents' house. This is the day that all three of us felt like crap. We were pretty lethargic and had bad colds. We had enough energy to eat and then open presents, and after that we pretty much sat around for a while until we went home and slept. So needless to say, we didn't have a very exciting Christmas. But, tis the season for all that fun stuff.

Yesterday was our last Christmas for the season. We went to Brookings to celebrates with John's mom's side of the family. We were feeling a lot better by yesterday, so this Christmas was a little more enjoyable.

I love Christmastime, and I was pretty bummed to be feeling so crummy for the Holiday Season. I didn't even go to church on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day, and I don't know the last time that has happened.

Overall, it was a good Christmas. Emma enjoyed ripping the wrapping paper off her gifts and playing with her new toys. I enjoyed seeing all the extended family that we don't get to see very often. So, really I have nothing to complain about.

I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and Happy New Year!!!

6 Months old!

Holy smokes. Has it really been a month since I blogged? Where does the time go? My blogging has been lacking a little bit lately. I guess my priorities have been elsewhere...

Anyway, Emma turned 6 months olds about 2 weeks ago. She weighs in at 17 lbs and is 25 inches long. We are going in for her 6 month shots in a week, yay.

Emma's likes
-Solid foods! We have just started baby foods with her and it is going pretty well. We have tried sweet potatoes, carrots, squash, peas, and bananas. I would say sweet potatoes are her favorite. I also got a Baby Bullet for Christmas from my sibling, so I cannot wait to try and make baby food soon
-Her jumper- she can play in that thing forever
-Her swing- for both playing and sleeping
-Sucking on her thumb
-Her pacifier- usually at night, but during parts of the day too
-Breastmilk
-Playtime
-Bathtime- She LOVES her baths. Now we have toys in the bathtub. Absolute Bliss.
-Car rides
-Rolling around on the floor- She now rolls both ways, and can really move around fast. I think crawling isn't too far away.
- Sitting up- She is getting closer and closer to being able to sit up on her own

Emma's Dislikes
-Having her nose suctioned out
-Being rocked to sleep- This is hit or miss. Right now she fights us when we try to rock her to sleep. She likes to be laid down in her crib and given her pacifier to pass out.
-Carrots- doesn't seem to interested in these yet

Emma is at a really fun age right now. She is getting really talkative- she will squeal, laugh, and coo all the time. She is really finding her voice. She likes to rech out and touch your face- and then dig her nails into your cheek which feels awesome. Overall, she is a super happy baby.

We have all been fighting colds lately, and it's really hard to see your baby sick, because there isn't much you can do for them to make them feel better. But luckily, I think the worst is over for this round. Emma is also teething right now. She has one tooth in, and one more is on the way by the looks of things. It is a drool factory in our house.

Anyway, hard to believe my little baby is half a year old already. Where does the time go? It has been a wonderful 6 months. I have never learned so much in such a short time. I have also never had anything change my life in such a drastic way so suddenly. But I have loved every second of it, and cannot wait to continue on this wonderful journey!

Happy 6 Months Emma!

Emma's First Thanksgiving

Well, Thanksgiving was two weeks ago, and here I am, finally getting some time to blog about it.

We spent Thanksgiving Day in Brookings with John's side of the family. We did the typical things you do on Thanksgiving, ate too much and visited with all the family. Emma tolerated the day pretty well. She didn't really nap like she is used to, so she was a little crabby, but overall she handled it well.

Thanksgiving evening we made our journey to Minnesota and spent the rest of the weekend with my family. Emma enjoyed all the attention and activity during the long weekend.

We celebrated Thanksgiving with my side of the family on Saturday in my parents' new shop. Once again, Emma didn't sleep much so she was pretty crabby by the end of the day.

I really enjoy the holiday season, and Thanksgiving made me think about what I am most thankful for this year. I am thankful for everything the good Lord has provided for me.  Of course my family is on top of the list. I don't know where I would be without the love and support of my husband, John and I love our daughter to pieces. I am thankful for our health, and our good jobs that we have. I am thankful for great family and friends.

I hope you all took the time to reflect on what you are most Thankful for, and hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!