Wednesday, April 14, 2010

I'm pretty sure it's a sign that you're too tired when...

two times in less than two weeks you end up at work with two different shoes on. Not saying this happened to me or anything, but if it did then I would say it was because 1) they looked a lot alike, 2) they were both the same brand of tennis shoes, 3) they were close in color, and 4) I am really, really tired. You know, IF this had happened to me. ;o) (At least no one noticed... heck, I didn't even notice until I got home the first time and the second time I didn't notice until recess in the afternoon. Let's just say the two pairs are now separated so it won't happen again.)




***I am grateful for
1) shoes
2) my reasons for being tired
3) little things that go unnoticed!
4) thunderstorms
5) fresh cut grass

Monday, April 12, 2010

Sweet Princess Emery is 6 months old!!!

Sweet Princess Emery,

Today you are six months old, half a year. It feels like just yesterday that you came into this world, just a tiny, beautiful baby girl. Like I just held you in my arms for the very first time and looked into your beautiful blue eyes. Yet, it wasn't just yesterday anymore. Time is going too fast, you are growing too fast. Every day you hit new milestones and it makes me so happy and so sad at the same time. I wish I could bottle these times up for the future because I know they all too soon, they will be just a memory.

You are now able to completely sit on your own for several minutes at a time. You actually do really well until something gets your attention that you decide you want. Then you usually end up reaching for it, which causes you to loose your balance and topple over. Totally adorable.

You can easily get to where you want to go by rolling and nothing is too far for you. You are really trying to get your legs up under you for crawling, but you don't have it mastered just yet. You do manage to push on the ground with your feet and scoot your body several inches though. I'm always totally impressed.

You are doing so well with eating and many times we can't get your food in your mouth fast enough. You've got a little bit of a temper and that is usually when it shows up (well, then and when you aren't getting your way or what you want). You try to feed yourself, but end up gagging yourself so we don't let you do it just yet.

We took you to the Bluebonnets for the first time (more pics to come) and while you were fine sitting on your big brother's lap, you wanted nothing to do with them by yourself. The picture below is the best we got of you all alone, the rest you were screaming in... hysterically!

There are so many things I want to tell you and that I want to put on here so I remember, but most importantly I want you to know that you have blessed me so much by being my daughter. You make my days brighter and my smiles bigger. You and your brother are more wonderful than I ever imagined. My life would never be complete without you sweet baby girl, please always know that.

I love you Princess.

~Mommy

****I am grateful for
1) six unbelievable months
2) my Princess
3) true love
4) the little things that make people smile
5) being a Mommy

***The picture above is of our RE, Dr. Gill, and Emery. Without the help of Dr. Gill we wouldn't have either of our miracles. This picture is priceless to us and we wanted to share!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

I hope...

that years from now, when they are older, they will still look at each other this way.

~ Kahla

****I am grateful for
1) loving looks
2) admiration
3) big brothers
4) little sisters
5) a love like no other

Monday, April 5, 2010

Princess Emery is 25 weeks old!


Sweet Princess Emery,

Today you are 25 weeks old, only one more week until you are six months! How did that happen so quickly??? I look at you and you seem to be growing every single day, it amazes me.

This week you made a huge accomplishment, you can now sit on your own like a big girl! Sure it doesn't always last very long because you'll lose your balance and topple over, but it's cute while it lasts! You are very proud of yourself too. Such a cutie.

We also celebrated your first Easter and you looked adorable! You didn't actually get to hunt for eggs, but you sure enjoyed watching your big brother hunt for them. You also liked playing with all of your cousins. You think they are hilarious and can't wait to get down and run with them.

We love you Sweet Emery!

~ Mommy



***I am grateful for
1) tiny toenails
2) big girls
3) sitting up
4) belly laughs
5) my Little Princess

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Happy Easter!






Hope you and yours had a wonderful Easter!

~ The Larsons

****We are grateful for
1) egg hunts
2) cousins
3) coloring Easter eggs
4) days off
5) Jesus

Look what the Easter Bunny brought!



Happy Easter to all!

~Kahla

****I am grateful for
1) Easter
2) Jesus died for me
3) a wonderful service at church
4) extra time with family
5) goodies

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Our Angels

Today would have been the twins' first birthday had they arrived on their due date. I miss them every single minute of every single day. I think about them, wonder about them. Who would they have looked like, what would their personalities be? But I know had they arrived we would not have our sweet Emery. It's bittersweet. I'd give anything to have not lost the twins, but I could never imagine life without our sweet baby girl. It breaks my heart into two to know I could never have had both.

We miss you sweet babies and will never, ever forget you. You will always be a part of me and always in my heart.

~ Mommy

****I am grateful for
1) knowing that my babies are safe in heaven
2) guardian angels, I believe they exist and Chase and Emery have theirs watching over them
3) fond memories
4) strength
5) Emery and Chase, they make heartbreak easier to handle