tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28127523832454790292024-03-13T12:52:29.049-07:00Find Your SparkMargothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-1609587083083098922017-09-21T05:00:00.000-07:002017-09-21T05:00:09.055-07:00Emmerson Turns Two!
Let's pretend for a minute that it hasn't been a whole year since my last blog post! I'll be back soon to chat about all we've been up to this year, but not today. Today is about my precious girl and her second birthday!
Dear Emmerson,
Happy Birthday, my darling girl! You are TWO today and we can hardly believe it. It seems impossible that the baby placed in our arms on September Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-15286309274373188232016-09-20T08:00:00.000-07:002016-09-20T08:40:17.686-07:00The Night Before Your First Birthday
My Darling Emmerson,
Tomorrow is your birthday! You turn ONE! I am a ball of emotions as I reflect back on what has been the greatest year of our entire lives.
Everyone says, "it goes so fast!" And honey, it really does. This has been the fastest, most amazing, most joyful tear-inducing, most heart-swelling, exhausting, beautiful year of my whole life, and I can truly say that I've loved everyMargothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-21403532073131277122016-09-02T13:23:00.002-07:002016-09-09T12:14:56.731-07:00Dear Emmerson--Eleven Months
Dear Emmerson,
You are eleven months, my darling! I can hardly believe that this time next month we'll be celebrating twelve months---ONE year! This has been the fastest, most amazing year of our lives, and we are soaking up every single sweet moment with you. Everyday is better than the last, and we are the luckiest people in the world to be your mommy and daddy.
This month Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-56362270348084418962016-08-15T08:09:00.001-07:002016-08-15T08:09:17.758-07:00Hilton Head 2016
We just returned home from the best week in Hilton Head! It was spent with my parents, my sister and her family, and my brother and niece. We spent each day at the beach and pool, watched sunsets and dolphins, ate lots of delicious southern food, had daily happy hours, rode bikes, ate ice cream on the boardwalk, did a little shopping, watched nightly Olympics and Emme had lots of cousin time Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-40057566716183913642016-07-22T08:29:00.000-07:002016-07-22T08:29:52.809-07:00Dear Emmerson--Ten Months
Dear Emmerson,
You are ten months! I cannot believe you're already in double digits, big girl! This month was so much fun. Every month is so much fun, actually! Just when I think it can't possibly get any better, it does. Here's what you've been up to, months 9-10!
You're still in size 2 diapers, and wearing some 3-6, some 6-9 months clothes. Some items are 6-12 months andMargothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-27617242150750572692016-07-20T07:55:00.001-07:002016-07-20T07:55:19.618-07:00Dear Emmerson--Nine Months
Dear Emmerson,
You are nine months, doll baby! (As I write this you are almost ten months, but I'm trying hard to keep up!)
At nine months, you are weighing in at 14 lbs, 14 oz, and are 26 inches long. You're in the 2nd percentile for weight and 8th for height. You're wearing 3-6 month and some 6-9/12 month clothing. You're in size 2 diapers. You're our perfect little peanut, Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-62851963565791329382016-07-11T10:53:00.001-07:002016-07-11T10:53:26.047-07:00Dear Emmerson--Eight Months
Dear Emmerson,
My baby, how are you 8 months? Time is certainly flying right by and I can hardly believe you are 2/3 the way through your first year! I love every single minute with you! Here's what you've been up to from months 7-8.
You moved into size 2 diapers, and weigh in about 14 1/2 pounds. You're wearing mostly 3-6 month clothes, but sweetie you can still wear some of your 0-3 Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-54418114257992620052016-06-08T07:25:00.000-07:002016-06-08T07:25:31.909-07:00Mexico Family Vacation
We just got back from the best week in Mexico! We wondered, at times before we left, if we were crazy to take our eight month old to Mexico, but it was such a smooth and wonderful trip!
We stayed at Beloved resort, and it was awesome. All we wanted was a week where we could relax, be at the beach, eat good food, dip baby girl in the ocean and pool and have lots of family time. We loved it!
Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-69108264273071662542016-05-06T07:30:00.000-07:002016-05-06T07:34:34.855-07:00Mother's Day
"Is she your first?"
It's one of those questions, similar to "do you have children?" that I found hard to answer sometimes. When people would ask me if I had children before, I would usually say not yet. I then felt a surge of guilt because of course I had children, I just didn't have them in my arms. It was usually to spare the person asking from any awkward feelings that came from Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-30744878048030290932016-05-04T08:15:00.001-07:002016-05-04T08:15:53.964-07:00Dear Emmerson--Seven Months
Dear Emmerson,
My baby, you are seven months! You are growing so much everyday. Here's what you've been up to, months 6-7!
You are wearing mostly 3-6 month clothes, and are almost out of size 1 diapers. You are weighing in about 14 pounds and your thigh rolls and belly are deliciously plump.
You've mastered sitting this month! We're so proud of you and you seem to love Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-10145928185091720422016-04-15T08:47:00.000-07:002016-04-15T08:47:04.234-07:00Dear Emmerson--SIX MONTHS!!
Dear Emmerson,
My darling girl, happy half birthday!! How has it been half a year since we first saw your precious face? It has happened in a flash, and yet we can hardly remember life before you.
Everyday, your sweet personality shines through more and more. You are our silly goose, and you love to laugh, smile, talk and sing. You've been a busy bee and have had quite an active Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-48874098345416240022016-03-03T04:00:00.000-08:002016-03-03T04:00:00.242-08:00Dear Emmerson--Five Months
Dear Emmerson,
Sweet angel, you are five months young! That's very hard for me to believe! You are getting to be such a big girl, and we are loving every single minute watching you grow. Here's what you've been up to between months 4-5!
You are weighing in at 12 pounds, 1 oz. The doctor is happy and you're tracking on your growth curve, you're just a petite little muffin! SheMargothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-73198763166743845502016-02-19T07:27:00.001-08:002016-02-19T07:27:27.507-08:00Dear Emmerson--Four Months
Dear Emmerson,
You are four months, my darling girl! This has been a really fun month. You're growing and thriving and changing everyday. Here's a look at what you've been up to from month 3-4.
This month, you are so smiley and love to laugh! (Just not for your monthly pictures!) Now that Daddy and I can make you laugh regularly, we try to do it all day long. It's the sweetest sound in Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-23364093844644749692016-01-12T03:00:00.000-08:002016-01-12T03:00:03.980-08:00Baby's First Christmas and New Years
Celebrating Emmerson's first Christmas was magical. We were in North Carolina with family, and it was so special. Like anything, we took so many pictures, and I just wanted to have a place to put them.
We visited with my childhood best friend, Jenny, her husband and sweet boy, Henry, along with Jenny's dad (her mama wasn't feeling well that day), whom we love. It was so nice to catch up with Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-40614814791108378572016-01-11T05:00:00.000-08:002016-01-11T05:00:12.846-08:00Dear Emmerson-Three Months
Dear Emmerson,
You are three months young! Mommy is already way behind in posting, but I better late than never, right?
This month has been so much fun! You are such a smiley, happy baby, and we can't get enough of you. Your nicknames are Emme, Emme Kate, Squish, Squishy, little Ham.
You are wearing 0-3 clothes and size one diapers. You don't go back to the doctor until 4 Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-64040339835154018832015-12-15T00:00:00.000-08:002015-12-15T00:00:08.703-08:00Life Lately--Catching Up!
Even though we have taken thousands of pictures, I've gotten behind already in documenting them. This post is mainly for us to have these pictures in one place and to try and remember what we've been up to! Emmerson has been busy!
First Halloween--The sweetest pumpkin I ever did see
#1 Panthers fan--loyally cheering them on every Sunday!
&Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-61250849160706613762015-11-21T11:50:00.001-08:002015-11-21T11:50:13.311-08:00Dear Emmerson--Two Months
Dear Emmerson,
Happy two months, baby doll! You are celebrating today by partying in California for Chris and Becca's wedding! Everyone is so excited to meet you, and you are the best little travel companion. Flying six hours across the country seemed like nothing compared to your 15 1/2 hour flight from Mumbai!
You are such a love and everyday I feel like you're changing Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-90537061976117630652015-10-29T10:40:00.001-07:002015-10-29T10:40:28.414-07:00Life with Emmerson
Happy Thursday! A few have asked how things are going with Emmerson at home, so I thought it'd be a good idea to write a post to remember some details!
Life has never been sweeter. Everyday I have to pinch myself, as it is still astounding to me that this beautiful being in my arms is our daughter. She's amazing. The love I feel is an overwhelming, incredible one. It's Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-91250152593643686342015-10-21T16:52:00.000-07:002015-10-21T16:52:29.412-07:00Dear Emmerson--One Month
Dear Emmerson,
My darling baby girl, you are one month young today! Everyone says that it goes by so fast, and boy were they right. This has been the fastest, most exquisite month of our entire lives. Our hearts grow with love immeasurably each and everyday.
Being your mommy is truly the greatest thing I have ever experienced. I Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-49037211110557614322015-10-16T08:16:00.000-07:002015-10-16T08:17:32.093-07:00Introducing....
Emmerson Kate!
Emmerson was born safely and perfectly healthy into our arms on September 21st, 2015 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces and measuring 19 1/2 inches long. Our hearts are overflowing with love and gratitude. She is more than anything we ever dreamed of, and we are in awe that we have been chosen to be her parents. Thank you, God, for this indescribable gift.
Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-88553353954953660342015-09-20T11:16:00.000-07:002015-09-20T11:16:34.407-07:00The Night Before You Were Born
Dear Baby,
My darling, tomorrow is your birthday!! It's been 5 years since we began our journey to parenthood and now we will meet you in a matter of hours. And, while 5 years seems like a long time, we've really been waiting our whole lives for this moment. Every experience has shaped us and brought us to this exact spot, and there is nowhere else I'd rather be. Who knew, that when I Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-61067070105876269482015-09-14T09:26:00.000-07:002015-09-14T09:26:24.189-07:00Dear Baby--39 Weeks
Thank you all so much for following along with us on this most incredible journey. I thought it was appropriate to make a little video message today, since that's how this whole thing got started nine months ago! We are truly blessed and thankful for every single one of you who has prayed for us and sent us love and encouragement along the way. We ask that you continue to pray our baby Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-81517974916454067082015-09-09T14:00:00.001-07:002015-09-09T14:00:50.314-07:00Dear Baby--38 Weeks & Nursery Pictures!
Dear Baby,
My sweet! You are 38 weeks 4 days. Can you believe it? This week you are the size of a pumpkin, which is appropriate as we approach fall! We think you'll be born in the late summer season, as the first day of fall is September 23rd. It's such a special time of year, as your daddy and I met on September 22nd. We got married on September 26th. We love September but even more so Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-14120679310483855432015-09-01T11:28:00.000-07:002015-09-01T11:28:13.567-07:00Dear Baby--37 Weeks
**We haven't left for India yet! I've got some prayer requests today as we count down the minutes until we leave to meet our sweetheart! Thank you so much for your continued love and prayers!**
1- Baby and A are doing great, Thank God! On our update today the doctors did say that the cord is looped once around Baby's neck. This makes me SO nervous, but they said the baby is not in danger or Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2812752383245479029.post-19235312858576710182015-08-27T16:17:00.000-07:002015-08-27T16:26:30.814-07:00Dear Baby--36 Weeks
Dear Baby,
Hey, sweetie pie! You are 36 weeks 5 days, and you are the size of a of a large head of romaine lettuce. You're weighing in at just about 6 pounds this week! This week you are shedding most of the hair and waxy coating on your skin, which has been there to protect it while in utero. Your cheeks are plumping up and you'll gain about an ounce a day from here on. Your Margothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085116649549450163noreply@blogger.com2