Only One Week Left

Emrie was 7 weeks old on Friday. Wow! Time really does fly when you're having fun.

My first full day back at work will be August 29. Part of me is excited and the other part sad. I love my job but I love my daughter more. Brian and I talked about me staying home with her on a full time basis. It would be tight financially and I'm a little A.D.D. so we both agreed going back to work is probably the right thing to do.

We are blessed to have my parents and a close family friend take care of her during the week. Not that daycare is a bad thing but I like the idea of her being with family and friends instead. Plus, my mom cleans house for me when she's here!!! I know! How cool is that?! Now...if I could convince my dad to do some yardwork around here we'd be set : )

10:40am and she's still awake...

Emrie finally fell asleep last night or should I say early morning around 2:30am. She squeezed in about 3 hours of sleep and has been up ever since. She's chilling in her swing now but still wide awake. Brian got called into work around 8am so it's just been the two of us. She looks peaceful. I'm like a crazed mother who hasnt had any sleep.

I've asked Brian to pick up something big and greasy for lunch. My plan is to chow down and pass out. Then he can spend some quality AWAKE time with his daughter. She'll probably sleep for him : )

It's 1:30am

Our little sleeping beauty after a long hard day

Emrie had a big day. She went to her first wedding shower for her soon to be cousin-in-law Bri. It was a nice shower packed full of family who couldnt wait to hold Emrie. So by the time we got to mom and dad's she was exhausted and honesly so was I. We only stayed for a while before heading back to Bryan. Emrie slept the whole way home. Then when she finally did wake up she nursed and went right back to sleep. It was great. Brian and I had a nice quiet dinner together and even watched a movie before going to bed. Well, I guess since Emrie got plenty of ZZZZ's this afternoon she doesnt feel its necessary to sleep overnight...hence this blog in the middle of the night.

You know I remeber a time when 1:30am didnt seem so late...or early...oh heck, you know what I mean.

Aint It Funny How Things Change?

Last year tax free weekend was all about me. I mapped out the stores I wanted to go to and totally revamped my wardrobe. This year I was once again went on a shopping rampage but this time it was all about Emrie and DIAPERS! That's right diapers are tax free this weekend. I stocked up! Emrie should be good to go until she's out of diapers : ) She also got a couple of short sets and dresses. She's such a cutie. She's sporting one of her new outfits in the picture above.

Okay...I cant lie. I got two shirts too. In my defense they were on sale AND tax free!

Such a Sweet Baby...When She's Sleeping

Just thought I'd post a couple of pictures of Emrie. She is getting so big and look at those long legs! I have a feeling she's going to be tall like her daddy. She has been such a trooper. She goes with me to the station EVERY DAY. If you listen close sometimes you can hear her "talking" in the backgroud. It may sound more like a cry to the untrained ear but I'm pretty sure she's requesting a George Strait song.

Daddy Time

Emrie was so tired and cranky yesterday. As hard as I tried to get her to take a nap the more she seemed determined to stay awake. So, I decided it was time for some quality time with her daddy while I ran some errands. When I came home an hour later this is what I found. Brian and Emrie...sound asleep on the couch.

40 and Fabulous

Well, it finally happened. And you know what? It's not so bad. I turned the big 4-0 yesterday. To celebrate my parents took me, Brian, Aiden and Emrie out to dinner at Papa Perez. As you can see from the picture...I topped off my meal with a chocolate volcano cake. Can you say YUMMY?!