Watch Me Grow - 1 year

Birthday Princess

Happy Birthday pretty girl! Today is Emma's first birthday and I can't help but feel a little sadness amidst all the joy and excitement. It seems as if just yesterday I was rocking her in my arms as she slept, unwilling and unable to put her down for fear that she was an illusion. Oh wait...that WAS yesterday. It struck me this morning as I prepared to write Emma's first birthday letter how in awe I am of her. I still can't believe how tremendous my love for her is. In truth there was a period of time while I was pregnant that I wondered whether I could possibly love another child with as much force as I love Cody. It appears that I can. I do. We do. Emma has brought us so much joy in this year. She makes us laugh, smile, and occasionally want to pull out our hair. She is passionate and persistent, eager and elegant, dainty and diabolical, happy and hard-headed. She is all that I had hoped for and more. I can't wait to see what's in store for us as she grows from baby to child. Happy birthday Emma.

Mmmmm, cake!

Season Finally

Tonight was the end of season party for Cody's T-ball team. The Giants and their families celebrated with pizza, cake, games, and prizes. The piece de resistance...TROPHIES! Cody was so excited to get his trophy. He posed with it, danced around with it, hugged it, and showed it to anyone who would look. When he finally stopped long enough to really check it out himself, a HUGE grin broke out all over his face as he read the inscription...CODY ROWAN. It was a priceless moment. Unfortunately it all happened rather quickly and the pictures are blurry, but the image is forever etched on my brain. So cute!

bathing beauty

Emma took her first dip in the pool today. She loved splashing and being toted around by her daddy.

Here she is throwing daddy a kiss to show her appreciation.

Karate Kid

Cody has been taking karate for a few months now. Today he tested for his yellow belt and passed with flying colors. (He actually got the highest score.) Not only is he enjoying karate, but he is learning to work hard and to take pride in his accomplishments. We are very proud of our little ninja.