zooboo at como zoo.

almost 4 months!

We can't believe Emmett is almost 4 months old already. Time is flying by! He is laughing, always smiling, exploring everything around him, and is even starting to recognize his name. We've started putting him in his excersaucer toy and he likes it, but only lasts about 5 minutes in it. Such a workout lifting that big head! He is finally starting to like tummy time and arches his back like he is trying to roll over. He has his 4-month check-up soon so we will let you know his height and weight.

last bit of summer

I thought I'd post a picture of these pretty flowers Ethnie picked on our blog because we won't be seeing anything like them for awhile with winter right around the corner. Sigh... Even though the weather has been absolutely gorgeous and I am so grateful for it, I am DREADING the freezing air right behind it. Winter is so hard for me and having an infant does not make it any easier.

With that in mind, we are going to care for and savor these flowers as long as possible!

Michelle

afton apple orchard

mn zoo trip

We had a family day and decided to go to the Zoo. We had a great time. We were able to see the dolphins being fed (Ethnie's favorite) and a female monkey nursing her baby! Emmett was calm and happy the entire time. The weather was pleasant so we were able to see most of the outdoor animals.

emmett laughed today!

Emmett laughed pretty hard for the first time this evening! Matt has been able to make him giggle quite a bit, but tonight was a real laugh. It was so cute; Matt's brother Franz and our two nephews Ryan and Ammon were over visiting. Ryan started making that 'popping' sound like when you put your finger on the inside of your cheek and pull it out and Emmett just started laughing. Ryan kept making the sound and Emmett loved it! He has such a cute laugh and we can't wait to hear him do it again. He is growing so fast and is really starting to reveal his personality. He just turned 3 months old and is already wearing 6 month-old clothing! Such a big boy!

enjoy interior decorating or sewing?

I was anxious to find something new and fun to read and become addicted to, so I started searching online for new blogs to follow. Because I love interior design, decorating, fabric and learning how to sew, I searched for those types of blogs. I came across some really great ones and am excited to dive in! Feel free to check out these blogs under BLOGS WE FOLLOW. They have great pictures and ideas for the home. I really envy people who are creative in that way. If anyone out there knows of a fun blog I would like, please let me know! I will let you all know if I complete a fun project from this new addiction.

Michelle

getting SO big!!!

Emmett is our little hog. He is now 11 weeks old and we can literally watch him grow. He recently had his 2 month check up and we were SHOCKED. He is 24.25" and weighs 14 lbs! He has doubled his weight already! Dr. Balfanz said his weight is just right for his length and thinks he is going to be a basketball player. He is such a happy boy; I snapped these pictures while he was smiling up a storm. He looks a lot like his big sister!

first day of pre-k

Ethnie started preschool at J.J. Hill Montessori today! She picked out her clothes, shoes and packed her new backpack. She was so excited and ready to go - until we got there. Then she started clinging to us and crying. Actually, there were a few kids doing the same thing. She settled down once we got her into the classroom and had a fantastic day! Michelle and Emmett picked her up and her teacher, Ms. Leslie, said she had a great day and was a very well-behaved girl the entire time! Since she got home she's been saying, "Mommy, I want to go back to my new school tomorrow." We are all very excited about her preschool and know it is going to be a great fit for her.