Emmy’s Baptism & Half Birthday

It’s hard to believe our little pumpkin is 6 months old. Just before her half birthday on November 9th, Emmy was baptized at our church, All Saints Episcopal. Junebug doesn’t do very well sitting through an hour-long service, and even managed to fit in a smelly surprise just as the service began. But I’ll say she did do beautifully as Rev’d Geoffrey Hoare showered her little noggin with holy water. No screams from our little one.

We were joined at the church by close friends and family to witness the sacred moment. We know that Mackensy, Heidi and Evan will make wonderful godparents.

Following the service, everyone joined us back at the house for a get-together and lunch. It meant so much to have everyone there. Playing the role of host, I managed to not take a single picture all weekend. So yes, I missed the chance to get a shot of Emmy’s first trip to the Georgia Aquarium, which she seemed to enjoy. And all of the wonderful photo opps with my dear cousin Carrie and her son Alex, in from Philly. And shots of my Mom-Mom (in from Florida) spending time with Emmy.

So I’m relying on friends’ and family’s shots (see below). And luckily, Sean Randall came and took some great shots of the family with little Em – the one black and white shot below is one that he took. The rest of the pics can be found on his website:

www.seanrandallphotography.com
Click “Online Galleries”
Click “Families & Children”
Click “Emerson”
Click “Emerson Christening”

Morning Person

Emmy is most happy in the morning. She smiles nonstop and is in the best mood.

And ladies and gentleman, we have another milestone.......I have to help Em stay focused, but for the most part, she's a big girl and can give herself a bottle!

Lastly, she's developed a fascination and love for our other girls -- Maddie & Jane. She pushes herself forward in her swing so she can get a good view of them. It's so cute.

Our Ladybug's First Halloween

Emmy’s first Halloween was a success. She was the cutest darn ladybug I’ve ever seen. See below some pics of her all dressed up.

I'm a Slacker Mommy

It’s been a really busy time in the Webb House this past month. Daddy came home, and we’ve been going, going, going ever since. For this reason, this is my first post in a month…I’m so bad!



Some highlights from the month – Emmy now rolls over from back to front, but can’t seem to get back over. For this reason, nights quickly became nightmarish this past weekend. She rolls over in the crib to sleep, but when she wakes up, I think she’s frightened that she’s on her stomach and she can’t get back over. We counted 6 times Friday night, 4 times Saturday night, and just 2 times last night. So if she keeps trending this way, we’ll get a full night’s sleep tonight!

The Bug has also discovered she has feet, and that they taste pretty good. They, along with anything else she can get her hands on, are in her mouth constantly.



And lastly, we have a good eater! It took a few weeks, but now we’ve mastered apples, bananas, butternut squash and carrots. If we don’t keep the bites coming quickly enough, little bit lets us know by letting out a big growl. It’s the funniest thing. Tonight we’re going to try some green beans I made last night. We’ll see how that goes over. I’m not sure I’d like to eat mushy green beans, but maybe she’ll like them.

Dinner at Heather's

Aunt Heather had us girls over for dinner Thursday night and to watch the premiere of Grey's...and to celebrate her engagement. Congrats Heather and Spencer!

Who likes oatmeal anyway?

Upon Drew's return home, we helped Em try her first solid food. Oatmeal was the food of choice. She didn't quite understand how it worked. There was oatmeal everywhere -- on her head, in what little hair she has, between her toes -- and she didn't seem to like the extra effort eating solid food requires. Her patience quickly dwindled to nothing, and we finished the meal with her usual bottle. We'll keep on trying. She'll get the hang of it sooner or later!

Happy Birthday Jonah!

Our neighbors threw a great birthday party in the park for their son, Jonah, who turned a year old today. Emmy had a great time on the playground (with a little help from her parents). And Jonah had a fun time eating his first bit of sugar. I love watching kids dig into their first birthday cake. It was so cute!