Emily is Crawling!!!

Pictures! (Oops...I'm a little behind!) - January 2012

Brandon joined Emily in the crib after she woke up from her nap

Laughing Emily!

A Winter Hike

The weather was beautiful, so we headed out for a hike up to Dimple Hill, an almost 5 miler that's all uphill out and all downhill back.  Emily was in the stroller for the out, and Brandon was eagerly running up the trail.  He alternated running and walking for the first two miles(!), at which point he admitted his legs were tired and opted for a piggy back ride from mom.  After mom got weary, he was taxied the rest of the way up on dad's shoulders, then devoured a snack of cashews, dried cherries, apples, and a Clif bar.  We all rested and took in the view from the top.  Still too weary to hike, Brandon commandeered the stroller, and Emily rode down in the Baby Bjorn.  We had a great time!

Zonked out!

Picture Update

Brandon has been big into monster trucks lately.  We have monster truck "shows" at home with the likes of "Avenger", "Grave Digger", and "Wrecking Crew" that are miniatures of the real thing.

First time taking both kids out for a run

Playdate with Brandon's friend Claire at Wacky Bounce

Emily was "talking" with her doll.

Brandon and Emily took a bath "together" - him in the big tub and her in the infant tub set in the big tub.

Emily is just getting the hang of smiling for the camera.

Emily or Sarah?

Shouldn't be too hard to figure out... given the retro high chair and the crib full of current no-no's, but the similarities are striking!

6 months old

9 months old

6 months old

1 year old

6 months old

9 months old

Emily Ate Carrots!

For the last couple weeks, Emily has been watching us when we eat, and then last night she tried to grab a roll and some broccoli from Mom's plate.  We decided she was ready to try some food!  Brandon was excited, and he wanted to have his own jar of baby food with his own baby spoon - we obliged.  It was a lot of fun for everyone.

She likes the high chair! 

One bite of carrot made it in the mouth!

Brandon showed Emily how to open his mouth to get a bite in

Big brother was all smiles...

Little sister was all smiles and all carrots!