Labor Day Weekend & 1 Year Stats

Ok first things first - Emmit had his 1 year check-up last week, and no surprise he is a healthy little chunker! 32" tall/long - 95th percentile, 25 lbs - 60th percentile (which surprised me a bit because he is SO heavy!), and 49.5 cm head (off the chart!) - our perfect little big-brained boy! =)

Labor Day weekend we headed to Minnesota for a long weekend with family. We left Friday morning, and the kids traveled great. I took these shots on our way - ahh peace =) We really are lucky though, Ellie's always been a SUPER traveler, and Emmit's not too bad either. We stopped once during the 5 hour trip (both there and on the way back too!)





Our intent in first getting there was to take the kids to my cousin Krystie's wedding which was later on Friday afternoon. But, as we drove, we decided it would be much more enjoyable with just the 2 of us, so the kiddos went to Uncle Wellyn & Auntie Sue's for some fun instead =) Trust me, it was the right move - the wedding was outdoors and it was freezing! I was definitely still in summer mode, but the Minnesota weather that weekend shocked some reality into us. Ellie had to borrow Aiden's socks and jacket the entire weekend because I didn't even bring her any!

Krystie, the beautiful bride - congrats to her and Ryan!



Grandma and all her kids...Uncle Bob (father of the bride), Aunt Bev, Aunt Gretchen, My Mom, and Aunt Debbie



The rest of the weekend was just spent playing outside - at the park and with all the boys' fun toys. Colin and Wellyn went to the Twins game on Sunday, and then on Monday morning we packed up and headed home. Thanks Minnesota Pomeroys for another fun-filled visit! =)

Emmit got some fun new toys for his birthday



Ellie liked her new Dora toys too



Emmit was also really enjoying this little table and chair set



And what was he using it for...to stand on...



And reach the phone! Emmit is obsessed with telephones and remote controls right now!



And the biggest hit of the weekend - the John Deere trucks. It took Ellie a little while to get the hang of the gas pedal, but once she did, it was SO funny. She was cruising all around the cul-de-sac - driving really is not her strongest skill right now - watch out!



Look out!





The battery didn't work in Emmit's vehicle, but he was very content just sitting there honking the horn =)



Aiden on his bike



Brendan showing us some fancy tricks!

End of Summer

Some random photos and videos from our month of August...

We had some serious rainfall here this summer. For a while, Ellie was enjoying the nightly walks down to the waterfall - aka - the neighborhood storm water run-off. We took this shot during one of the storms. We were fortunate to not have hail damage, though we were a tad bit worried. Ellie thought it was snowing outside, the hail was coming down so thick!



Riding bikes together on the patio. Since Emmit has been on-the-go, it's pretty funny how these 2 interact now. We learning lessons in sharing, taking turns, and not hitting or pushing...I think they love each other for the most part though =)



We also had some serious heat here this summer. We had several weeks of 90-100 degree weather. Combined with HIGH humidity and a lot of mosquitos, the fall coolness couldn't come soon enough! We did get a lot of use out of the slip 'n slide this summer though. One particularly hot day, Colin and Steph decided to put 2 slip 'n slides together (not sure where we got a 2nd one?) - the kids LOVED it!















We were very lucky to have Stephi stay with us for a while this past year. Ellie and Emmit love her a lot, and I think our guest bedroom will forever be 'Stephi's room' to Ellie =) We are very happy for her (and Mike too!) though, and knew she wouldn't be living with us forever. Colin and I got a little spoiled with another adult in the house - now we're back to 2-on-2 =) One of her last nights here, Steph and Ellie watched the Little Mermaid in her bed and ate popcorn. Ellie thought it was SO fun! =)



Playing in his birthday balloons



Emmit loves the rocking horse now too



Mama, no pictures!



Our town has an annual end of summer parade. The kids had a ton of fun with our neighborborhood friends and Grandma and Grandpa too. Ellie wanted to wear the dumb political stickers on her shirt for days after!

Bad Romance

I've mentioned this before, but Ellie went through a phase where the only song she wanted to listen to was Bad Romance by Lady Gaga (thanks to her Aunties) =) I came across these videos that I had forgotten about - you'll see that Emmit likes to dance too! =)

1st Birthday Fun

We had a great birthday party at home for Emmit. It was small with just family and a few friends, and just perfect for Mr. Emmit. I got a lot of great pictures from a friend starting up a photography business so I will just get right to them! =)

Yummy cupcakes



Emmit, Mama, & Daddy



Emmit & Mama



Sassy...



This is my favorite one - have it in color too, but like the B&W



Enjoying his pudding treat before cake! =)



Present time!









All the kids...

Ellie



Emmit & Max



Julianna



Henry



Ellie enjoying a cupcake



Happy Birthday to you!