A couple first's

It's hard to get a variety of picture at this stage because most of the time she is sleeping & i'm sure you don't want to look at dozens of sleeping pictures. Luckily, she cooperated in some of the pictures.

The last two weeks have been wonderful. Here are some of Emree's 1st.

First ride in the car seat. I never thought I would be "that mom" that sat in the back while the husband drove, but I was so nervous she wouldn't be able to breathe. She did great & slept the whole car ride.
Her first bath at home. She looks like she is crying, but she was just pulling a face. She actually loved the bath and was very patient with us. We have a squirt bottle to wash her hair, and she loves it. She acts like she is in the salon getting her hair professionally washed.

Getting dressed in her first "real" outfit. The hospital was great, but all they had was 6mo shirts they put her in. She was having trouble keeping her body temp up after she was born, so the hospital used a shirt as her bottoms - the arm holes were used as leg holes. She still doesn't fit into many things, so we rotate 4 jammies. They are so soft and comfy.

Worst part about being a parent is not being able to protect your kids. Emree, we are sorry we let the nurse prick your heels.

Emree's first Christmas at Papa and Ma's house. Emree we are sorry we didn't get you a gift - we'll make up for it next year. We were able to spend 4 days at my parents house. We had such a wonderful time with my parents and the Vega's. Thanks for doing everything and taking care of us. Christmas was so enjoyable, just hanging out - playing games, eating junk and watching movies.

First sleepover with Cousin Bodie. His famous first phrases about Emree include: "she's so tiny... She's so cute....That's my big cousin Em-or-ree...What's that's name - she's my best friend"
Both Bodie and Abby were very gentle with Emree. You could tell Bodie really wanted to kiss her, but I think he knew Staci was watching and he didn't want to get into trouble.

Emree's first Christmas jammies. and yes...this is one of the four we rotate.

Christmas day - doing what she does best. She loves her dad & i'm pretty sure she has Jason wrapped around her little finger.

This is how we usually find her. We try really hard to swaddle her with her hands by her sides, but somehow she works them out and has them either on her face or close by. We shouldn't be surprised because every ultrasound picture we took her hands were by her face.

This is another picture I had to include - doesn't show much, just how well she can roll into a ball.