Sad, Smart Weekend

Well, it was a very sad weekend as Mom is really in Tennessee with Dad :( It is sad because Emmi and her were very close and I'm not sure how Emmi is going to take it. Also, it is sad because I worked with her everyday and came home and had dinner with her everyday for the last two years. We did everything together so I am taking this quite hard. Emmi doesn't notice quite yet. She keeps going to her door and wanting to go in "Mimi's room" but we steer her away. Emmi is doing quite well and is talking everyone's ear off. Bennie and I just kind of look at eachother in surprise because we are not sure if she has taken a breath between words. She sings many songs including Happy Birthday, No more monkeys on the bed, and ABC's, which are her current likings. Today she really surprised us because she is counting from numbers 1-10. Bennie and I were saying that she needs to go to bed at seven tonight because she didn't get a nap, which she responded loudly "eight" like she was trying to bargain for it!! She is so funny and smart. Bennie had her in the bath and she would say the number and hand him the foam number at the same time. I will put up pictures but left the camera at Aunt Heather's house. I will put up pics of Christmas and also try to upload a video of Emmi counting sometime soon. We all had a great Christmas seeing everyone, however I want my mother back home!!!! I think we all miss her but know my Dad is happy to have her there!! Love you Mom and thank you so much for everything that you have done for us!! You are truly special and will miss you until February, work will not be the same.......

Ike 2nd Posting

This is a picture of Bennie's grandparents backyard. They had 3 oaks fall in one place!! None hit there house!!! It looks like a freiking jungle!!!! The other is a picture of our house. The limb was catapulted from the tree in the back yard, used our roof as like a pole vault, causing holes, and then ended up in the front yard. The next pic is a pic of bennies parents neighbor who had 2 pine trees come through his house and take out power lines that are in his pool as of now!!

Hurricane Ike

Well Hurricane Ike came and went. It left a path of destruction here in Houston. I have always wanted to live through a hurricane, and I am glad that I experienced the actual Hurricane, however I do not want any of the consequences of having one. Only having been without power for 10 hours, I am eager to have it back. Only they are predicting that power won't be restored for possible weeks. AHHHHH!!!! I just want to be the meteorolist broadcaster that lives the excitement and then can fly first class home to my own home with electricity, warm water, and A.C. OH, well . It was exciting with gusts up to about 100 mph. I do admit I was scared and I was not excited at that time. We had five trees fall just around the vacinity of
Bennie's parents house. My parent's house experienced roof damage and subsequent flooding of our room, which inundated our bed and matress with water!!! Our neighborhood looks like a war zone!!! See some pics for yourself.....video documentary to come as well once power has been restored and the internet connection isnt so lame. I am able to use a generator at Bennie's parents house to post these pics.

Cousins!!!!

Emmi and Hayden spent some quality time together this weekend.... this is just a short clip of some of their cuteness!!!! More to come soon..........

Swim Time

Well... Little Emmi has come a long way since her time in the froggie pool. She has graduated to a big girl pool as well as a big girl SLIDE!!!! She has so much fun swimming with Daddy, Mommy, Nana, Mimi and Hayden!! She is going to be a girl version of Michael Phelps.... maybe I'm bragging a little..... Nah.... see for yourselves!!!

Emmi and Mr. Frog

Emmi had such a great time swimming yesterday!!! She is such a waterbug and was so happy. We left it out last night and today we went outside to get to the car and she got really excited because she thought she was going swimming again. When she found out that she wasn't going to swim today she got really upset. So, Bennie quickly deflated Mr. Frog until furthur warming weather. The tub will have to do until then..... The other picture of her in her high chair is when she helped me this afternoon cut coupons for our grocery shopping trip. She was supposed to organize them into groups, but she got frustrated. Maybe a genetic trait from her father!

I am Addicted to Flowers!!!!

So we have flower fever and we planted all day. WE now have Hibiscus, Hydrangeas, Crate Myrtles, Zinnia, and Wax Myrtles in our yard. Last week I wouldn't have even known what those names were!!!! Next major in college to conquer is Botanical Studies... just kidding Dad!! Also, Emmi ate a Popsicle while we worked.

Busy Weekend

Between chasing Emmi around and having a free weekend we finally got some chores done. Bennie worked hard on the yard and we did a little gardening. The home owners association is coming around with the yard of the month signs tomorrow and Bennie and I think we have a real chance!!!! What do you think??

Here is Emmi's video of her walking a little today after lunch with Pop and Gran. She was so proud of herself... she even clapped for herself!!!

Emmi & Hayden's Happy 1st Birthday

Emmi and Hayden turned one!! It was such a great party and we thank everyone for coming out and braving the rain. It turned out so nice and thank you for all the gifts and support. I can't believe that my baby girl is so big now and becoming a little stinker just like her father. She didn't learn anything bad from me!!

Vroom Vroom Baby!!!!

Bennie and I took Emmi to HEB today and he found a fancy cart with the steering wheel for Emmi to sit in. Emmi was such a natural and Daddy couldn't be prouder. She knew exactly how to work the buggy. The best part is that she already knew how to make the sound effects. So Bennie pushed her through the store with her going vrooooommmmm and steering like crazy. It was so cute and Daddy is proud he has his future NASCAR driver!!

Hello,
Here is a map for Emmi and Hayden's Birthday Party!!!! It is at Burroughs Park and you can get directions right from your house by clicking the link at the bottom. Once you get into the park you keep driving past all the baseball/soccer fields until you see the lake and the very large pavillion. You cant miss it!! WE hope everyone will be able to make it to this once in a lifetime event.

Click here for directions from your location!!!!

Some Bunny loves me!!!

We took Emmi to go see the Easter Bunny today for the first time. As we waited in line for thirty minutes we heard many screams and squeals from the children, not of happiness but of pure fear. Then Emmi approached the Easter Bunny. Emmi loved the Easter Bunny and made an instant connection with the animal. We took Emmi away and she was sad. She wanted to bond longer with him, but the photographer screaming "get your child" blew that clean out of the water. So we got our second picture of Emmi smiling!!! Will we have just as good luck next year...... or will she succomb to the screaming like the other children??

Pooor Emmi

Well Emmi went to the Dr. today..... again. She also went Friday and Saturday. AT least when we went today it confirmed that I'm not as much of a overreactive mother as people might have thought. Today the Dr. checked her out and she has a UTI and had to get a shot. She also has to get a shot tomorrow and one possibly on Wednesday, depending on if her fever goes away. Pray that she gets well soon, although if you saw her you wouldnt even know she was sick!!! What a trooper!!! She is such a sweetheart:)

Emmi Swinging

We took Emmi to Burrough's Park last weekend and she got in the swing for the first time. She didn't like it at first, but after she got the hang of it she had a great time! We also looked at the pavillion to rent out for her first birthday. AS you all know this first year flew by and Hayden and Emmi will be turning one on March 30th. So we are celebrating Sunday March 30th at Burroughs Park. We will send out invitations next week, but it will be the birthday event to be at this year!!! We were going to get a pony but they will not allow it on park grounds. Maybe next year........

Emmi's First trip to the Zoo

Bennie and I took Emmi to the zoo for the first time on March 1st. Nana, my mom, Michelle and Hayden came with us. We had such a great time and the babies had a blast. Bennie's back hurt a bit from carrying them around, but all in all it was such a beautiful day!!! Emmi was worn out by the time we left, but I think her favorite part was the seals. Hayden fell asleep before the petting zoo and slept a majority of the time, but he soaked in some rays while doing so!!