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For lack of anything else to write about, I am writing about how I haven't blogged in a while and a few updates. So sorry. There hasn't been much going on at the Martin household lately. This was a two day week for me and I have been off for the last three days with one more off day to go. Chase has been working late every night this week because his job is horrible, so Emory and I haven't seen much of him. I realized the other day that Emory had a TON of Spring/Summer clothes to wear, but as the days have started to cool off, we are running out of clothes! I never thought this day would come! I mean I did but still! So today Em and I went shopping. I was a little hesitant to buy much, even though she really needs stuff, because I don't know what size is safe to buy. The problem we are running into these days is that things fit her in length, but they are still too big in the waist! Unfortunately, I think Em is going to have the same problem I did growing up...little waist, LONG legs! Which makes it very difficult to find pants to wear. Some might think that is a good problem, I, however, always thought it was a pain in the butt! At least I will understand.

I do have a few videos that I want to post but I am having trouble getting them to load. I was using the digital camera as a video camera before, but we did buy a video camera, so why not use it?! Chase did a lot of research before we purchased the thing too so it needs to get some use!

Wow, I'm tired and if I continue to type nothing will make sense anymore. I promise that there will be new pictures/videos and posts up soon. So sorry again for the blogging lull!

A Day at the Park

Once a week, Emory and I meet Laura and Kate with Owen and Garrett for lunch. Usually it's a Wednesday. This week we decided to have a picnic at one of the local parks. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time. Owen and Emory are old enough to sit up by themselves now so they enjoyed playing on the blankets. Owen tried to eat Emory's dress and steal her toy...she did share with him though. There are two months between Owen and Emory and two months between Emory and Garrett. Owen is the oldest and Garrett is the youngest, the gap is quickly closing between them and it is so much fun to watch!

5 Months

I can not believe that Emory is 5 months old now!! Where has the time gone?! People always tell you, "they grow up fast, cherish these moments." But I had no idea it would go this quickly. I think we are at a VERY fun age right now. This past month she has discovered new things and accomplished new tasks. Bath time is so much fun now because she is able to sit up in the kitchen sink, at least at my parents house, and splashes and plays with her toys. She has a "lunch date" once a week with her two boyfriends, Owen and Garrett. :) She talks all the time and does this growling thing too, which I haven't quite figured out. It must feel cool on her throat because she does it all the time! She can sit up now with minimal assistance for short periods before falling over, she has become very coordinated with her hands and has managed many times, on several occasions, to get her paci back in her mouth, which has been VERY nice, especially while I'm driving! :) She has found her feet and has them in her hands whenever possible! She has mastered the art of rolling over and won't stay on her back when I lay her down anymore. Toys are a must for entertainment and they go everywhere with us. I have several in the diaper bag and in my purse on hand at all times! No teeth yet, which is fine with me :), but she sure is drooling a lot! We tried rice cereal but she was not fond of it at all so we decided to wait a little longer to start "solids." She attended her very first UAB football game and looked so cute in her cheerleader uniform. (see post below) She finally has enough hair that I can put a bow in it, maybe people will stop calling her a boy! There isn't much that entertains her for longer than 15 minutes, but that's 15 minutes that I can get stuff done around the house! She is a great baby and is all smiles most of the time. And the best part....she's sleeping almost 12 hours every night!!! This has been a wonderful journey so far and I am looking forward to every single moment to come!! Happy 5 months Emory!!

Who's that Baby?

And why are you taking pictures??


Emory has found a new obsession of seeing herself in the mirror. She thinks it is so funny and it is fun to watch her discover new things. To day I sat down behind her to watch her and realized she was sitting up by herself!! So I grab the camera, that was very close by, and starting taking pictures. So cute and so much fun!!




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My Sister's a Sister

I know that sounds strange but it's true. My little sister pledged my sorority AOII this past weekend, at UAB. Emory and I left Thursday afternoon to drive to Birmingham so that I could be down there during recruitment. Chase thought it was crazy for me to go but I wanted to be there to support my sister. There might be 8 years between us but we are still best friends!! I am so happy for her and couldn't be more proud to call her my sister!! :)

Papa Doug

4 Months Going on Independent!

It has been so much fun over the past month watching Emory develop such a little personality! She is growing up so fast!

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My future

This past weekend, while we were in Birmingham we (the girls of the family) celebrated Claire's 8th birthday. It was definitely a "girly" birthday party. Sunday morning we drove to just outside Atlanta to go to the American Girl Boutique and Bistro. The American Girls have had a HUGE resurgence since I was a little girl. I collected these dolls when I was Claire's age but there wasn't a store devoted to them, just a magazine! I must admit it was pretty cute. They have gone all out at this store/bistro. In the restaurant, they have highchairs for the dolls that the girls bring with them and in the bathroom, there are hooks in the stalls for the dolls! I have a feeling this "very girlyness" is my future. And I'm not sure I'm ready!

Bookworm

Emory LOVES her books. She is at the point where she wants to try and eat them as well as read them though! She gets so excited when it's story time!

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A Little Blazer Family

The game didn't turn out the way we wanted but Emory looked super cute in her cheerleader outfit!!