Bribing Pictures

So you know how all parents have "those" pictures. They always threaten to bring them out and show all your friends and future dates. Well I thought I would bring them out a little soon then file them away, for future use...

Crazy week

This past week has been crazy. It all started Friday evening we were heading home from an amazingly fun trip to Seattle. We met from friends at the museum and had a blast playing then loved the time we had window shopping at Ikea. On the way home Aubree zonked out and all was quiet, maybe a little too quiet. When she woke up she was upset I got her a binki and she calmed down, then we were getting off the exit to our home and she threw up everything that could possible be in her sweet little tummy. Then Saturday she was still not keeping anything down and was so thirsty it was breaking my heart. So I called the doctor and he suggested we take her to the ER. She was given an IV and some anti-nauseu meds which helped her and she seemed to be acting much better. while we were there they noticed she had some blood in her throw up so they said to watch her and contact the Dr. if there was any more problems. Sunday came and we thought we were through the worst of it. She was keeping fluids down and seemed to have some more energy.

Then Monday morning came, and with it brought more of the nasty stuff. So we made her an appointment to see the Dr. He looked at her and said to take her to the Hospital and have them put another IV in. Well she wasn't doing any better this time after the IV and had more blood in her vomit. So they admitted her to keep a close watch. She was so lathargic it was scarey. As a mother you never want to see your babies look so sad or sick. I wished I could make everything better to trade places with her. Finally after two days she started acting better and keeping things down, so we got to come home. I am so glad to be back home and have Aubree feeling better. It is so good to see her Beautiful smile.

Aubree's Birthday and Pacific Science Center

I can't believe Aubree is already one. She is such a sweet baby. I have enjoyed every second with her. It is so sad to look back and realize how fast time goes. I would love to keep her just like this for a little bit longer. She has started walking and is so proud of herself. She will take a few steps then clap and laugh, then take some more steps. Ethan and Amie love to encourage her.


Nathan had a few days off so we took the kids to the Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Ethan and Amie loved it. It was a lot of fun to see how excited they got. There was a little wadding pool where you could touch some sea creatures. I was surprised to see Ethan and Amie both sticking their hands in and feeling the animals.

Christmas 09

We had a great Christmas. My mom made matching jammies for all the grandkids, who were all there at grandma and grandpa's house. 7 girls and 1 boy. It was so much fun. All the adults had jammies that were closely matched with the kids.

For Amie's preschool field trip for December we went on a Santa Train. Tyler and Brittany were able to come with us which the kids loved. It was so much fun to spend some time with the both of them.



Amie's preschool also had their show. It was so cute, they did the Little Red Hen makes a pizza with the Three Little Pigs. Amie was the dog and she did her line perfect. She said, "Not I. Ruff, Ruff." Super Cute!

November 2009

November was a little less busy. We found a home to move into in a cute little neighborhood. We are loving all the space and had a blast decorating for the holidays. Thanksgiving was nice and quiet. We basically spent the time unpacking and spending time together. Nathan also ended up working most of the holiday weekend. We did have him for Thanksgiving day. We had so many things to be Thankful for this year.





Earlier in the month Ethan's school put on a Veteran's day assembly for all the veterans. Nathan and my dad we able to come. It was such a neat experience. All the Kindergarten kids gave the vets a card they made and a flower. There were songs sung and stories read. The older kids put together reports on the previous wars and then gave them. The Kindergarten kids are the ones in the front with star headbands on.

October 2009

October was a busy month for us. Ethan turned 6, Halloween, and we moved out of our apartment. Nathan also got a full time job working for a unit that is now deployed to Iraq. He is the rear detachment SGT in the office. So basically he takes care of all the office work here that needs to be done so th unit can focus on their mission. He really enjoys where he works and we are so thankful for the job that he has.

My Name is Emily....

and I am in love with my new....

Yes that is correct, I got an early Christmas present from Santa. Maybe Nathan just got sick of me asking to borrow his to play games on? Oh, well it is GREAT!!