Trot Trot to Turkey!

Happy Thanksgiving!! We had a wonderful day and started it off at the Turkey Trot, a 5 mile race. It was extremely busy with runners and turkeys (well people dressed as turkeys). My parents joined in the fun but after we started the race we were quickly separated from them. Emma wanted to go full speed and beat everyone. She did not beat everyone but she did beat Andy and I by a jogger wheel. Andy and I have never ran across the finish line together so it was wonderful completing it as a family. I think Andy made up for all the calories he burned off while running at dinner. Mya, Brandy, and Ryder joined us in the eating festivities at my parents house. We had a blast hanging out and watching the girls play. By the end of the night we were exhausted but it was well worth it.


Family photo before the start of the race.


Mya and Emma hanging out.


Family photo at the end of the night. Can you tell I am tired?

Thankful for friends

Today we had a lovely playdate at Mya's house. Emma is very thankful for all of her friends and enjoys spending time with them. I am also thankful for all of her friends and their moms. I love my play group!! These women are amazing moms and I enjoy learning from them. Thanks to all of them for being apart of the group and hanging out with Emma and me.


The whole group (minus Alex and Cassie)


Emma lounging with Henrik.

A Week of Thanksgivings

I believe everyday we should be thanking our blessing but especially this week as we celebrate Thanksgiving. So this week it is my goal to post something everyday that my family is thankful for. Today we are thanking our wonderful therapist. Every week they assist Emma and many other children in overcoming hurdles. These women work very hard in helping Emma become a better mover and eater. They deal with all of Emma's ups and downs and do it with a smile. So thank you Samantha and Jennifer!


Emma with her physical therapist, Samantha.


Emma with her occupational therapist, Jennifer.

Happy 11 Months!

It is hard to believe that Emma is already 11 months old. Wow it has flown by! I get one more month to officially claim her as a baby =( So sad. You will always be my baby Emma no matter how old you are.

Playdate Galore

Emma has been very busy this week. She went to her friend Kenzie's house for Thanksgiving craft playdate. Then she went to her friend Zoe's house for another fun playdate.

Lets play ball!

Emma's favorite thing to do at her grandparent's house is play with this princess ball. She enjoyed hanging out with her grandparents this weekend and of course playing with the princess ball.


Hands off! This is my ball.


Do you think it will fit in my mouth?

Happy Great Grandparent's Day!

Ok I know there is a Grandparent's day in Sept. but I am not sure if there is a Great Grandparent's day so I am making my own. Happy Great Grandparent's day!! Emma is blessed to have 6 great grandparents and she has met them all over the course of her life. They are all great people and we love them dearly!


Emma with her Great Grandma Wicker. This is my grandmother. (9 months of age)


Emma with her Great Grandpa Erickson, Audrey, and me. This is my grandpa. (9 months of age)


Emma with her Great Grandpa Solomon, Grandpa Solomon, and her dad. This is Andy's grandpa. (6 1/2 months of age)


Emma with her Great Grandma Solomon. This is Andy's grandma. (6 1/2 months of age)


Emma with her Great Grandparents the Hermans. These are Andy's grandparents. (3 months of age)