Merry Christmas

Well, Christmas started with a bang for us this year. First of all, Mommy was scheduled for surgery on the 26th and worked the night of the 22nd and 23rd. So, that made getting ready for Christmas a little difficult. We went to dinner with Shawn's parents on the 24th. Jacen, Emma, and Aunt Kristin all went with us. We had a good time! Emma was so tuckered out after dinner, she was sacked out on the couch when we got home. Then, on Christmas day, after the presents had been opened, Mommy & Daddy were putting the ham in the oven, when Emma had an unfortunate meeting with the oven rack that had been removed from the oven so that the ham would fit. She got a burn on her cheek. Luckily, Mommy called Aunt Suzy who saved the day with her burn expertise and saved us from a Christmas day ER visit. After the chaos of the burn, we enjoyed a nice Christmas dinner with Grandma & Ron Canady, Aunt Kristin, Grandma & Grandpa Sardella, Jacen, Emma, and Mommy & Daddy. The kids had such a nice Christmas this year, and we really enjoyed the time spent with family. When I look at all I have, I feel so thankful and blessed. I have a fabulous husband, two amazing kids, and everything I could have every asked or hoped for. Here's to a great 2008 filled with blessings for all!

Merry Christmas!!!!

Rock Star Emma

We got Rock Band for the XBox 360 for Christmas this year and the whole family has had so much fun playing it! Emma loves playing the drums...and she's actually pretty good at it! We're thinking about getting her a real drum kit (she'd have to share it with Jacen of course!).

New Years Resolution

Okay, my friend Heather has inspired me to keep up on Emma's blog now. I will try to post at least 3 times a week as a conservative goal.

Thanks to Heather for kicking me in the butt to do so. You can take a look at Heather's blog by clicking the link on the side of my page.

Emma's Montage from last year

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My song for you...

I found this song about a year ago. It is my song to Emma, and makes me cry every time. It is by an artist named Janelle. Here are the lyrics:

Amazing

The morning cold and raining,
dark before the dawn did come
How long in twilight waiting
longing for the rising sun

You came like crashing thunder
breaking through these walls of stone
You came with wide eyed wonder
into all this great unknown

Hush now don't you be afraid
I promise you I'll always stay
I'll never be that far away
I'm right here with you

You're so amazing
you shine like the stars
You're so amazing
the beauty you are
You came blazing
right into my heart
You're so amazing
you are...You are

You came from heaven shining
Breath of God still fresh on you
The beating heart inside me
Crumbled at this one so new

No matter where or how far you wander
For a thousand years or longer
I will always be there for you
Right here with you

You're so amazing
you shine like the stars
You're so amazing
the beauty you are
You came blazing
right into my heart
You're so amazing you are...

I hope your tears are few and fast
I hope your dreams come true and last
I hope you find love that goes on
and on and on and on and on
I hope you wish on every star
I hope you never fall too far
I hope this world can see how wonderful you are...

It's been a while

It's been way too long since I've updated Emma's blog. I've been crazy busy with school. So, I promise to update it soon! Look for new pics coming up.

Easter at Grandma's

Grandma C. had an Easter Egg hunt for Emma again this year. She had lots of fun and found her eggs SO much faster than she did last year!

Easter Morning

Emma had fun finding Easter Eggs with Jacen this year. She was disappointed when it was all done...but look at that basket! Oh, and her Easter basket was Mommy's Easter basket when she was a little girl. It even still has the original pink ribbon on the handle.

Playing with Mommy

Emma's new favorite thing to do is to run around me in circles, and then climb on my back Every time I sit on the floor she gets so excited and runs to me to play this!

Coloring Eggs!

Emma was so excited to color eggs, until her hand got dirty! So, Mommy and Jacen did most of the coloring!

Emma did most of the watching.

Putting stickers on her eggs.

So proud of her beautiful egg!

First Experience with a Blue Sucker!

Emma LOVES "lollipops"! Can you tell????

Fishy Puzzle

Emma had been bugging me for this fishy puzzle every time we went to Target. I finally gave in and got it for her. It came with a fishing pole that is magnetic. She loves it!

Our Day at the Zoo

After Mommy spent the weekend in St. Louis, we needed some Mommy & Emma time, so we went to the zoo on Monday. We had great weather and Emma had lots of fun. here she is posing with a Manatee.

This is not a pic from the zoo, but from the same day. I love this picture because she looks like such a big girl!

Our Day at the Zoo

Climbing on an alligator!

She had to carry this leaf around the zoo!

Our Day at the Zoo

She loved the flamingos! We had to go back and see them three times.

We found Dory, but couldn't find Nemo.

Looking at the turtles and the manatees.

The turtles in with the manatees.