Our family has officially grown from 3 to 4.....same blog, different name, new addition and lots of adventures ahead to share with you all.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Happy Birthday Emma
Video of Emma's birthday to share with you all.
Singing Happy Birthday and blowing the candles out.
Singing Happy Birthday and blowing the candles out.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Officially 2 Years Old
It's official we have a 2 year old on our hands!
We had a wonderful party with just 5 of Emma's friends. Such a small party, yet it felt like it took a bit of preparation. Maybe the pregnancy adds to it??
Felt a bit bad, as I had the party all planned, but on her actual day I didn't really do anything special for or with her, instead took Emma on errands and in the evening left her with Dad as I had to go to my last cake decorating class - left dad to blow candles and eat cake with the birthday girl. I did take her to Toys R Us to spend the birthday voucher she received. Quite sweet, Emma got a crown and meant to have received a balloon, but they ran out. Then they proceeded to make an announcement that someone special was in the store, and if you see Emma walking around with her birthday crown, please be sure to wish her Happy Birthday. As the store associates walked past they would wish her. My eyes just welled up hearing this announcement - my little girl is growin too fast!
Emma felt special and loved walking around the store with her crown - as for trying to select a gift -"buy this, buy this" - it took us about an hour to finally settle on something, a Disney wooden puzzle 4 in 1.
A very special moment - Cameron and Caitlyn connected on Skype and sang Happy Birthday to Emma, Emma loved their singing and frantically asked me for her birthday crown I made for her. By the time she found it and put it on, they were done singing, so we asked them to sing again. Emma was dancing around and so happy. A priceless moment.
With Emma's reaction to the decorations on the day of her party, the reaction to her birthday gift from mom and dad, and then the Happy Birthday song by Cam and Cait - made everything worthwhile.
As I mentioned we organised a small get together on Sunday with just a few of Emma's friends. Trying to think of a theme or idea of what to do for Emma, the one day I asked what Emma wants for her birthday, she proceeded to tell me cupcakes and a pooh hat. That got me going and I started searching for ideas, I felt ambitious to try a fancy Pooh Bear cake as I did cupcakes last year - I found all these fancy cakes, and I was thinking how am I going to get this done. I'm glad I came across cake decorating classes offered at Michaels which I quickly signed up for and started learning. Ended up being great, as I got to get out the house on Monday nights and do something by myself, and dad got 1 on 1 time with Emma. Each Monday night Rod got to sample cake, and Tuesday mornings Emma got to see flowers and other cool stuff made with icing. All she wanted to do was "Emma eat, Emma dip".
Emma finally got full reign to dip her fingers in her birthday cake and got to eat as much as she wanted on her day. She loved it, it seemed, and that made me happy.
Emma got so spoilt by her friends, also by family and friends that sent over gifts. Emma couldn't wait to open her gifts - we spread the gifts out, so I think Emma still thinks it's her birthday!
And just as I finished up with the cake decorating classes last night, we had Emma saying "Bye Mama" even before I was ready to leave, with no tears!
Well here are a few special pics of Emma's birthday party......
We had a wonderful party with just 5 of Emma's friends. Such a small party, yet it felt like it took a bit of preparation. Maybe the pregnancy adds to it??
Felt a bit bad, as I had the party all planned, but on her actual day I didn't really do anything special for or with her, instead took Emma on errands and in the evening left her with Dad as I had to go to my last cake decorating class - left dad to blow candles and eat cake with the birthday girl. I did take her to Toys R Us to spend the birthday voucher she received. Quite sweet, Emma got a crown and meant to have received a balloon, but they ran out. Then they proceeded to make an announcement that someone special was in the store, and if you see Emma walking around with her birthday crown, please be sure to wish her Happy Birthday. As the store associates walked past they would wish her. My eyes just welled up hearing this announcement - my little girl is growin too fast!
Emma felt special and loved walking around the store with her crown - as for trying to select a gift -"buy this, buy this" - it took us about an hour to finally settle on something, a Disney wooden puzzle 4 in 1.
A very special moment - Cameron and Caitlyn connected on Skype and sang Happy Birthday to Emma, Emma loved their singing and frantically asked me for her birthday crown I made for her. By the time she found it and put it on, they were done singing, so we asked them to sing again. Emma was dancing around and so happy. A priceless moment.
With Emma's reaction to the decorations on the day of her party, the reaction to her birthday gift from mom and dad, and then the Happy Birthday song by Cam and Cait - made everything worthwhile.
As I mentioned we organised a small get together on Sunday with just a few of Emma's friends. Trying to think of a theme or idea of what to do for Emma, the one day I asked what Emma wants for her birthday, she proceeded to tell me cupcakes and a pooh hat. That got me going and I started searching for ideas, I felt ambitious to try a fancy Pooh Bear cake as I did cupcakes last year - I found all these fancy cakes, and I was thinking how am I going to get this done. I'm glad I came across cake decorating classes offered at Michaels which I quickly signed up for and started learning. Ended up being great, as I got to get out the house on Monday nights and do something by myself, and dad got 1 on 1 time with Emma. Each Monday night Rod got to sample cake, and Tuesday mornings Emma got to see flowers and other cool stuff made with icing. All she wanted to do was "Emma eat, Emma dip".
Emma finally got full reign to dip her fingers in her birthday cake and got to eat as much as she wanted on her day. She loved it, it seemed, and that made me happy.
Emma got so spoilt by her friends, also by family and friends that sent over gifts. Emma couldn't wait to open her gifts - we spread the gifts out, so I think Emma still thinks it's her birthday!
And just as I finished up with the cake decorating classes last night, we had Emma saying "Bye Mama" even before I was ready to leave, with no tears!
Well here are a few special pics of Emma's birthday party......
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Animal Marching
Emma has been going to Tumble Gym for a while now. This is one song they get to dance and move to before getting started with the gym activities.
There are two videos - I was testing out my new Android phone and it's pretty cool I can upload videos straight from my phone onto youtube, I just can't edit them to make one video. I'm sure they'll work on that and will be able to do that sometime.
There are two videos - I was testing out my new Android phone and it's pretty cool I can upload videos straight from my phone onto youtube, I just can't edit them to make one video. I'm sure they'll work on that and will be able to do that sometime.
Friday, August 12, 2011
My baby girl Emma
Felt some inspiration to blog while Emma is napping.....
I can't believe in a weeks time, actually a week and 3 days, my baby girl is going to be 2!!
I cannot get over it, and lately been thinking about it and find my eyes welling up as I watch Emma go about her day or tasks (ie playing) or how she makes me laugh.
Yesterday after our morning out we came home and I took Emma out of her car seat, I held her in my arms like a baby and started rocking her. She just giggled and said, no, down mama, then started to fuss.
When I saw her in my arms, I tried to imagine her as that little bundle we came home with, now so big and independent. I think where did the time go? But seeing how Emma has progressed, talking so much, wanting to do things herself, able to name colors, shapes and other arb objects that I randomly point out to her, I am quite happy with the child that we have moulded so far. It's quite an accomplishment! I know there is still so much ahead, but this feels like a huge milestone.
From the beginning Emma has been such an easy going child, so happy and full of smiles. All the time and energy I've put into Emma, is well worth it, and I cannot be thankful enough that I have had this opportunity to be at home with Emma for 2 years and enjoy every moment with her. It's funny how I thought I'd probably only want to stay at home for 3 or 6 months before wanting to go back to work and earn money. Yes I definitely miss the interaction with colleagues, getting the extra income and just being able to do my own thing for a part of the day. But nothing can pay for or replace this valuable time with your child, before I know it Emma will be in school and not too interested in spending time with mom. I just love it when Emma says, Mama come, Mama play and places her hand on my arm and pulls me in the direction she wants me to go, even tho I am dead tired and just want to sit and watch her instead.
This past week I've taken advantage of Emma and Me time, enjoying ice cream late at night, or ordering fast food and eating that for lunch today. Just so sweet to be able to sit and enjoy a meal with my little one, having a little conversation about all the things she sees, and tells me what people are doing around us. I think daddy thinks he gets the raw end of the deal being at work and not being able to join us, but I know his time with Emma will come where he'll have plenty of daddy and daugther time when my hands are busy with baby #2.
As Rod has said and I totally agree, nothing can prepare you for parenthood, and there are no words to describe how wonderful it is to be a mama and a dada.
To our little baby girl, you're turning into such a beautiful little girl, Mama and Dada loves you so much! Can't wait to celebrate your 2nd birthday!
I can't believe in a weeks time, actually a week and 3 days, my baby girl is going to be 2!!
I cannot get over it, and lately been thinking about it and find my eyes welling up as I watch Emma go about her day or tasks (ie playing) or how she makes me laugh.
Yesterday after our morning out we came home and I took Emma out of her car seat, I held her in my arms like a baby and started rocking her. She just giggled and said, no, down mama, then started to fuss.
When I saw her in my arms, I tried to imagine her as that little bundle we came home with, now so big and independent. I think where did the time go? But seeing how Emma has progressed, talking so much, wanting to do things herself, able to name colors, shapes and other arb objects that I randomly point out to her, I am quite happy with the child that we have moulded so far. It's quite an accomplishment! I know there is still so much ahead, but this feels like a huge milestone.
From the beginning Emma has been such an easy going child, so happy and full of smiles. All the time and energy I've put into Emma, is well worth it, and I cannot be thankful enough that I have had this opportunity to be at home with Emma for 2 years and enjoy every moment with her. It's funny how I thought I'd probably only want to stay at home for 3 or 6 months before wanting to go back to work and earn money. Yes I definitely miss the interaction with colleagues, getting the extra income and just being able to do my own thing for a part of the day. But nothing can pay for or replace this valuable time with your child, before I know it Emma will be in school and not too interested in spending time with mom. I just love it when Emma says, Mama come, Mama play and places her hand on my arm and pulls me in the direction she wants me to go, even tho I am dead tired and just want to sit and watch her instead.
This past week I've taken advantage of Emma and Me time, enjoying ice cream late at night, or ordering fast food and eating that for lunch today. Just so sweet to be able to sit and enjoy a meal with my little one, having a little conversation about all the things she sees, and tells me what people are doing around us. I think daddy thinks he gets the raw end of the deal being at work and not being able to join us, but I know his time with Emma will come where he'll have plenty of daddy and daugther time when my hands are busy with baby #2.
As Rod has said and I totally agree, nothing can prepare you for parenthood, and there are no words to describe how wonderful it is to be a mama and a dada.
To our little baby girl, you're turning into such a beautiful little girl, Mama and Dada loves you so much! Can't wait to celebrate your 2nd birthday!
Monday, August 8, 2011
Capturing Emma on Video
Seems like video is better than words these days. I constantly have to have the camera ready for all the things Emma does and says. Thought I'd post a few recent videos of Emma to share with you all. For all the family and friends that we miss having around and being part of Emma's life and seeing the things she does.
Emma loves our Jazz CD and her new song is "I can't take my eyes off of you." We have some family fun playing our trumpets and just the other night Emma joined in and made her trumpet sound. She then went on to mention Jasik (Jason) as he gave her the white teddy bear, telling us that Uncle Jason is going to visit one day and play with Emma. Then ending off with how she likes her dolls to dance together.
Emma loves playing Hide and Seek, although she prefers to hide than to seek. I managed to capture her trying to find Pooh Bear. So funny how she reenacts the things we do, like trying to find Emma and we say is she behind the couch? is she in her room? Emma looks in draws, under the ottoman all odd places. And when it comes to counting, she'll count, 6, 8, 9, TEN!!!! and partly cover her eyes, peeking between her fingers, else opening and closing her eyes (unfortunately she did not do this on the video)
Emma hiding from Pooh Bear. Note how she can't remain hidden for too long. Definitely gives her hiding place away.
Emma is getting pretty good at doing puzzles. She can complete a few of her 6 piece puzzles with hardly any help.
I guess a 6 piece puzzle isn't challenging enough. Em loves doing her 24 piece Pooh Bear puzzle. She has to do it just about every night before bedtime, amazing to see her improve everyday requiring a little less help each time.
Emma loves our Jazz CD and her new song is "I can't take my eyes off of you." We have some family fun playing our trumpets and just the other night Emma joined in and made her trumpet sound. She then went on to mention Jasik (Jason) as he gave her the white teddy bear, telling us that Uncle Jason is going to visit one day and play with Emma. Then ending off with how she likes her dolls to dance together.
Emma loves playing Hide and Seek, although she prefers to hide than to seek. I managed to capture her trying to find Pooh Bear. So funny how she reenacts the things we do, like trying to find Emma and we say is she behind the couch? is she in her room? Emma looks in draws, under the ottoman all odd places. And when it comes to counting, she'll count, 6, 8, 9, TEN!!!! and partly cover her eyes, peeking between her fingers, else opening and closing her eyes (unfortunately she did not do this on the video)
Emma hiding from Pooh Bear. Note how she can't remain hidden for too long. Definitely gives her hiding place away.
Emma is getting pretty good at doing puzzles. She can complete a few of her 6 piece puzzles with hardly any help.
I guess a 6 piece puzzle isn't challenging enough. Em loves doing her 24 piece Pooh Bear puzzle. She has to do it just about every night before bedtime, amazing to see her improve everyday requiring a little less help each time.
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