Ready...Set...Roll!!!

We did it!! Well, actually she has been rolling over for about two weeks now, but she finally let me get pictures of it. Every time I would get the camera out she would just stare at it! She has mastered rolling from her back to her stomach (which would seem to me the harder of the two) however, she isn't fond of being on her stomach so she gets over, then gets frustrated when she can't get back over on her back! She can roll but she doesn't seem as confident going to her back. I guess the days of laying her down anywhere are over! She's growing up so fast!!

Water Baby

Emory LOVES the water, so Saturday Chase and I decided to take her to the lake. Living in Mt. Juliet, TN puts us about 10 minutes away from two very pretty lakes. We had borrowed Dude and Jiggy's (Chase's parents) Sea-Doo and wanted to see how Emory did. Chase's goal is to make Emory more adventurous then her mommy! Anyway, we were able to go around 3 in the afternoon, which would usually still be pretty warm but is was fairly overcast. All that to say, Emory did great for about 10 minutes and then she wasn't a happy camper being sprayed by the cold water. It was SO choppy out there that is was hard to avoid being sprayed. We opted to go back and let Chase go out and have fun. Emory and I played until Chase returned and then we all played in the water. That she LOVED! We have a video but I am having trouble getting it off the video camera! So I guess I will post that later. I think we are going to start swimming lesson this fall at the YMCA so that we are ready for next summer. Yes I know that she is only 4 months old, but is NEVER to early to start!

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Sleeping Beauty

Whoozit

Emory loves her Whoozit and talks to it EVERY time we are in the car. Chase opened the car door on me right at the end so it gets a little shaky. Thanks again Cindy for the Whoozit, it's one of the best gifts Em received.

Emory's New Beau

Owen finally made his move!! Laura and I were able to get together today for lunch and let the babies have a play date. There would be more pictures but my battery died and Laura couldn't find her camera. It was fun to watch them actually interact with each other this time. We are going to have our hands full when they get older!


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The B Man

One of Bennett's many tricks!! So cute!

A Lake Weekend

Last weekend the three of us finally had the opportunity to go to Chase's parents lake place. It is located near Centre, AL on Lake Wiess. It was a short trip but we had a great time. The weather was perfect, not too hot! Saturday Chase spent the day riding the jet ski and wake boarding. We were going to all go on a boat ride but forgot that we didn't have a life jacket for Em. So, after dinner on Saturday we ran to K-Mart to buy one. I was a little worried that she would scream the whole time she was wearing it but she surprised me. When I put it on her she actually giggled! What can I say we have a water baby. She was a little fussy before Chase took her on the jet ski but as soon as the wind hit her face she was quiet and loved every minute. We brought the jet ski home with us and are planning on taking it to one of the two lakes that are within 10 minutes of us, this weekend.

4 months

Emory turned 4 months old today and the mean ol' doctor had to see her again. If I didn't know any better I would probably not give her immunizations just so I didn't have to see those pitiful eyes and listen to her scream when they give her her injections. She received 4 today, so one less than last time but it was still very traumatic! She's been passed out ever since. This go round though I am going to be giving Tylenol every 4 hours because last time we had a VERY fussy baby after the first dose had worn off! This time it was worse, for me at least, because there she is just laughing and smiling and then WHAM, four shots in the thighs. It was pitiful! :( On a brighter note. She weighed 13 pounds, 11 ounces (50th percentile), she was 25.5 inches long (90th percentile) and her head is in the 85th percentile. She can thank her daddy for that one! We are very blessed to have a VERY healthy and happy baby girl!

Housework

Recently this is how I get things done around the house if Emory is awake. She loves to be able to see everything around her so it works out for both of us. Well, sort of, my back doesn't really appreciate it!

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The Lost Pacifier

Last night I laid Emory down awake in her crib, like I do every night. And like every night I have to go and put the pacifier back in her mouth a few times before she falls asleep. I was washing dishes when she cried out the first time so I asked Chase to go put the paci back in her mouth. About 30 seconds later I hear Chase call out "Mommy we can't find the paci, we lost it!" I was thinking he couldn't find it in the bed, it is clear and can be hard to find sometimes, so I go into the nursery and find this. I burst out laughing and had to run get the camera. Apparently they had dropped it on the floor and were having trouble locating it. What I find so funny is that instead of leaving Emory in the crib to find it, he put her down on the floor to help him! The picture makes me laugh everytime I look at it!

A BIG Birthday Weekend

Excited and ready for the zoo!

After a little nap of course!

Papa with Emory and Payton

Emory's new Bumbo seat!

Chase's cake I made. Don't be impressed Pillsbury helped!

Watching the monkeys

Payton at the petting zoo. Emory slept through this part!

Family picture under the picnic tree.

My brother and Chase both have birthday's in August one day apart. Cole's is August 10 and Chase's is August 11. For two years now my family has come to Nashville the weekend of their birthday's to celebrate. One year ago Sunday (August 10) we found out that we were pregnant with Emory. That was probably the best birthday present I could get Chase so it was difficult to top it this year. Chase was off Friday through Monday this year for his birthday which was so nice. We were able to spend a lot of time together as a family. Friday, Chase and I had the opportunity to kayak down the Duck River, thanks to one of my friends Ginny (she kept Emory and loaned us another boat). Those of you that know me are probably thinking, "Erin went kayaking?" So maybe I should clarify, the "rapids" that we encountered were probably -3 class, if there was such a thing. Basically we paddled/floated down the river. It was nice though to be able to get away and have adult conversations in the peace and quiet of the river for a couple of hours. Not to mention it was a great upper body workout. Friday afternoon Cole, Mandy, and Payton arrived. The boys grilled out and then after dinner we watch a movie. Saturday morning my parents and sister arrived and the day was filled with shopping for the girls. Katie is going through recruitment at UAB this year and we wanted to pick out some cute clothes for her to wear to the parties. Saturday night we went out to dinner at the Japanese steak house. It has become a tradition in our family, lots of good food and entertainment. Sunday was the zoo. Last year Cole and Mandy and Chase and I went to the zoo. It's where Cole and Mandy figured out that we were pregnant, so we said that we would come back and bring the babies this year. The weather was great, that goodness for the "cold front" which brought the temp down to the mid 80s instead of the the 90s. Emory and Payton enjoyed themselves, at least we think they did. Today, Chase's birthday, we were able to sleep in (as much as Emory would let us) and had birthday cake for breakfast and then went out to lunch at Chile Burrito. If anyone knows my husband they know that he LOVES burritos, so naturally that is what we had for lunch. (We went to Moe's on Friday). The rest of the day was pretty lazy which was very nice. Now Emory is in the bed and asleep and we can spend a little quality time together before he has to go back to work tomorrow. It was a great weekend!

Happy Birthday Chase!!

I know Chase doesn't care but I wanted to say Happy Birthday Chase. I love you so much! Emory and I are so lucky to have you in our lives!

What?!

Bath Time!!!

Bath time didn't start out all that well at the Martin household, but it has since gotten much better. I was a little worried that we were going to have a few issues with baths. However, now she loves them. She just sits in the tub chewing on her fingers just as happy as she could be. Last night I was giving her her bath and had forgotten to grab one of her towels, so I yelled for Chase to bring me one. I had forgotten that we owned this towel and it was too cute to NOT take a picture! The back of the towel says "Bunny hugs, warm and snug." It even has a tail! When we recieved it at my baby shower, one of my friends said "Oh, it will be like the movie "A Christmas Story!" It does remind me of the movie. However, that was a boy in a pink bunny suit, I'm not thinking that Emory is going to be embarassed wearing a pink bunny towel after her bath!

Old MacDonald

I have been singing that song about 20 times a day the past three days. Why? Well, because on Thursday, Emory giggled, her first "real" laugh and it was SO cute, while I was singing that song. She has only done it one other time. I get plenty of smiles but no laughs. I feel like that episode of "Friends" where Ross and Rachel are singing "Baby Got Back" to their daughter because it makes her laugh. At least my song is a nursery rhyme! Sadly though, I did try singing that song, Emory just looked at me like I was crazy! I will keep trying to get another laugh, but the first one has been documented in her baby book!