Wild Woman

Shirley bought her this fabulous little number; I think she was out hitting the clubs in this outfit!

July 4th

We had a mellow 4th. We went to a festival in Rancho with Garrett, Cheryll and Owie, swam in the pool and did fireworks in our court. Emma was snoozing long before that, but she'll have many more 4ths in the future. Owen was so cute her last weekend; he kept bringing her toys and patting her hand. I think he's ready for a sibling! 

So Garrett was setting off all the fireworks while the rest of us watched. Owen wasn't quite sure if he liked it or not. After each firework, he would cheer saying, "Yay, Daddyworks, all done!"

Like Magic

This is a picture of the happiest baby sleeping in a Moses basket at grandma's house.

Emma is finally sleeping longer than 2 hour stretches at night. I had a serious talk with her last thursday about mommy's sleep deprivation and she surprised me by sleeping for a 5 hour stretch. I was so shocked that I kept waking up to spy on her. Cross your fingers that this new schedule is here to stay as we try to transition away from the swaddle.

Still out of order, but more current - 1st Fathers' Day

Emma and Daddy - she look just like him, but that's okay with me! I think she got her mohawk from his side of the family.

Preparation

I had a work shower and a home shower. They were so much fun; everyone made sure to include lots of strawberry items for our little berry. We felt so loved!

Also, Patrick spent lots of time putting together baby gear. I wanted to have everything ready for my girl!

The Birth

Emma was born on January 30 at 10:14 am. She was 7.2lbs and 20 inches long. My water broke and I went into labor a week before my scheduled C (due to breech presentation) and we to the hospital on friday morning at 6am. Patrick was very anxious and I was just excited. There was one surgery before ours. In the operating room, I didn't feel anything and Patrick fainted when he saw her for the first time. She had tons of blonde hair (in a mohawk) and bright blue eyes. Babies are miraculous; its just so amazing!