It's Done!

As some of you know for the past couple of months Marley has been bugging me to get her ears pierced. Yes, I realize she's only three and I'm her mother. But to keep me sane I could only handle so much "Mom, why are you wearing those... Mom, I want to try them... Mom, let me see your earings... Mom, I want my ears pierced." Oh my. So we did it. Thanks Tracy, for meeting me, supporting me, and taking her pictures! ;)

A stunned Marley. She was excited, I promise. And yes, I did warn her...

Ear #1...


... not so bad.

Ear #2...

...not so good.

Yes, I cried with her. I thought "What did I just do?!?"

Getting her lolli pop, me sniffing.

Her pink, of course pink, flower earing.

Look at those lashes. They're practically combing her eyebrows. Wow, girl!

Trying to get her to smile, proof that she's happy. Not yet, I suppose. After a minute or so in the store she was fine. Really.

Here's the Marley I love.

Afterwards we went to Aero for a minute. She found the huge mirror, checked out her earings and did a little jig.

And finally... proof of

HAPPINESS!!!

After this store we went to the Hallmark store. She was carrying her bag of ear stuff that said "I got my ears pierced today" (same as the pink sticker she's wearing). She walked up to some of the workers and just stared at them. One of the ladies noticed her "sign" and asked her if she got new earings. She nodded and they all looked at her earings and made a big deal out of it. She felt pretty special.

What a big day for my little girl.

4 month stats

The numbers are in...

weight: 13.8 lbs/47%

length: 25.5 inches/85%

head: 16.5 inches/70%

Even after her shots she's still a happy baby. It's hard not to look at this picture and not smile. Love her!

taken care of sis

When I got out of the shower this morning this is what I found. Emma had woken up and Marley was right there to take care of her. I would've been worried but as the previous post shows, Marley is a good helper and an even better sister.

4 mths + cereal = messy girl!

We started cereal with Emma last night. She did ok. I wouldn't say that she likes but she didn't hate it either. Well... you'll see.

Woa - look at that flash!

"What the - "

I like the look on her face. If her eyebrows were darker you could really see the "howard scowl".


Washing down the cereal.
This is her "I'm sleepy, turn out the lights" look when she's drinking her bottle.

The perfect spitting the rice out picture.

Marley is such a huge help!

snow!

It snowed! Not a ton but enough for the kids to get out. I only got three pics of Marley in the snow. She was shoveling our neighbors sidewalks. She loves being outside.

he won

Corbin won this years coloring contest at Sierra Homes. He was so excited. His picture (with other kids in his age group) will be in the local paper tomorrow and the gift he won from the local company was this gingerbread house kit. 4 pounds of it, I might add. We had a fun night putting it together.

Good job, Bubba!!

Marley being Marley. :D

In this pic Colt "iced" gum drops to their noses. I love this pic of Mar. She is such a daddy's girl!

The finished product!

Merry Christmas to ME!

Yesterday the Fed Ex man delivered my camera! Yay for me!! I'm so happy to have it back. It's a great Christmas present, I love my camera! How many people can say they got the same camera twice for Christmas. :) Thanks Dad for letting my use yours for the past month. You're awesome!

Emma is also happy to have our camera back. ;)

(She reminds me of a blonde Marley in this pic. I'll get some photo comparisons on here soon.)

Jen, this is the outfit you gave her. Can you believe she's wearing it already? It's 6-9 months and it's always looked so huge. I figured we'd get to break it out in February, even with her being so long. Thanks to Josee I pulled it out a little earlier and I'm so glad I did. I love it!

It Snowed!

And this is all that's left. So much for a white winter!

another tagging 7 random things

...7 things I can do...

multi task

change a diaper

play the piano - intermediate level

digi scrap - when I find the time

talk on the phone with one sister for over 2 hours. some call that a talent :D

rock at FRIENDS scene it

pick things up with my toes

...7 things I can't do...

try new foods

play guitar

get up before 7:24 am

sew, though I'd like to try

go to bed before 10 pm

math

strategize

...7 things I always say...

Isn't it just?

What are you doing?

Whats up?

I love you.

Is your room clean?

Where's your school bag?

Sshh... Emma's asleep

...7 things I always eat...

bread

chocolate

cereal

potatoes

corn

club crackers

eggs

...7 people I tag...

Leslie

Tracy

Jen

Brittany

DeAnna

Josee

Candice

My baby is four months!!

I can't believe Emma is four months already, she's grown so fast! I wanted to do a photo shoot since she hasn't had one in a while. These aren't as good as *the ones Leslie did* but they'll do just fine. Thanks Daddy for letting me use your camera. Mine will be back soon!! :D

~Four things I LOVE about Emma Shea~

(1) Her beautiful blue eyes.

(2) She sleeps all night.


(3) Her happy spirit.


(4) Her sweet smile & giggles.


Alright, I know that's five, but there's just so much that I love about my baby girl. She's amazing!!

kids + soap = bubbles

Marley: "Me Santa, HO HO HO"

Marley the Musician

I was headed downstairs to rotate laundry when I heard a beautiful sound.

"The Ipsy Bisty Spider went up the water spout..."

I peaked around the corner and found Mar jamming out.

BUSTED.

Not knowing if she should be embarrassed or not...

... I got her to get going again...


... and finally a smile!!
Like I've said before, pure entertainment!!

Emma & her hair

I've said for the longest time how I love Emma's hair after tubbing her. Well I still do. She's got different colors to it, I just love it. I wish her hair would stay all cute and "stylish" (I know, she's only 4 months!) but after it drys it goes "poof". So here it is, before poofing.

I love her baby blues, too!!

~rolling over~

Emma Shea rolled over!! She's been moving around for weeks now so I new it would happen soon. She rolled over for the first time last night (Dec 1st). Every time she was on her back she'd roll over. These pictures are from this morning, getting in more practice. The funny thing is she hates being on her stomach and only goes from back to belly so she gets stuck. She's getting so much fun!!

fun Emma

Look at those chubs!! Look at her long fingers!! What a beautiful baby. I love her so much. I think I have a picture of all my kids like this. My baby girl....

I've been tagged...

I've been tagged by my friend Candice, thanks sista!! ;)

This post is in honor of the "I Love Your Blog Award." I now have to answer each of the questions with a one word answer. (That'll be hard for me but I'll try my best. :)

1. Where is your phone? counter

2. Where is your significant other? work

3. Your hair color? brown

4. Your Mother? home

5. Your Father? home

6. Your favorite thing? tv :)

7. Your dream last night? forgot

8. Your dream/goal? my book

9. The room you're in? living room

10. Your hobby? talking

11. Your fear? accidents

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? healthy

13. Where were you last night? mom/dads

14. What you're not? refreshed

15. One of your wish-list items? anything (I'm easy!!)

16. Where you grew up? Tremonton

17. The last thing you ate? quesadilla

18. What are you wearing? clothes

19. Your TV? vizio - LOVE it!

20. Your pet? kids :)

21. Your computer? addictive!

22. Your mood? mellow

23. Missing someone? always

24. Your car? minivan

25. Something you're not wearing? shoes

26. Favorite store? kohls

27. Your Summer? spent with family

28. Love someone? yes!

29. Your favorite color? purple

30. When was the last time you laughed? today

31. Last time you cried? Can't remember??

I now award six people the "I Love Your Blog Award."

1. Leslie

2. Tracy

3. Jennifer

4. DeAnna

5. Brittany

6. Josee