Someone's got a new tooth!

And it isn't Landon...although that might be exciting news since he is 13 months old and has only 4 teeth! But, no, it's his little sister! Emerson and I were sitting in the rocking chair and she was laughing at Matt. That's when I thought I noticed something white in her mouth and sure enough, her first tooth poked through! I took a picture of it, but you can't really see it so I decided not to post it. She seems so little for a tooth already, but I guess that's because Landon's been so slow getting his. It isn't bothering her. She's still slobbery and wants to chew on everything just like always. She didn't get a fever or extra grouchy, so hopefully she takes all her teeth this well! :) So a big congrats to my little girl on her first tooth! :)

Fall Break and a busy week

I do realize that it has been over a week since I've enjoyed my fall vacation. But ever since then, our lives have been pretty crazy. Either Matt, myself, or both of us have been gone each day since. So it has taken me awhile to post. Fall Break was the weekend of Halloween and the Thursday, Friday before. It was so great being able to spend time with the kids. I think I really realized how big they're getting. Landon is pretty much an expert walker (ok he does fall down often, but at least he now knows how to get back up!). And Emerson is getting so big. She actually gets heavy to carry around now.

Well, I should also recap our lovely Halloween party. I believe it was the 5th annual Halloween bash with the theme being dressing from a decade. The 70's won the popular decade (with 3 guys dressing from then). Jess won best costume and I tied for 2nd (but won the tie!). We also played Scary Family Feud, Partini, and Rock Band. It was nice to get some adult time and actually get to talk to people without having to worry about what the kids were doing. Thanks to Todd and Cathy for watching the kids overnight. I think that's the first whole night sleep I've had in over a year!! Hmmm...I wonder what next year's theme will be!

Matt-70's and Alicia-20's

This past weekend was also really busy. On Saturday, Matt and I went to the Purdue/Michigan game with his parents. It was up in Michigan (about a 3 hr. drive). The weather was absolutely georgeous and the game was soooo exciting. It probably helped that PU won!! That stadium was crazy big, though. There were over 108,000 people there. I don't think I've ever SEEN so many people before. We had a great time at the game and eating at a cute little restaurant on the way home. Thanks to mom and dad for watching the kids all day!

And this evening was our Sunday School Harvest Party at the Schmucker's. The kids had their first hayride (and both fell asleep!) and we had to leave early because it gets dark so early and Landon thought it was bed time! :) We still had a nice time, though.

What a great blessing to have so many wonderful friends to spend time with!!

Happy Halloween!

Landon is 1!

I can hardly believe that my little guy is 1 already. I know everybody says this, but I can't believe how fast time goes by. We celebrated Landon yesterday with a party! He did really well. He LOVED the cake and ice cream (once he figured out how to pick it up). And yes he did pick up the ice cream as well! :) The car cake turned out pretty good. I put it together and frosted it while Matt added the details. People could tell that it was supposed to be a car, so I guess it was a success! Landon didn't care too much for the presents. We even opened up some presents on Friday (his actual birthday) because I thought it might be too much for him to do them all on Saturday. But he sat on my lap to open about two and then he wanted to get down and play! He did really well though with all of the people and the excitement. I'm sure he didn't have any idea that it was all for him. We got to talk to Landon's birth mom as well because she called on his birthday. I can't wait to get some pictures developed to send her. I'm so glad that we are able to keep in touch and that he'll get to know her some day!

Tomorrow we have his 1 yr old doctor's appointment. I'm anxious to see how he's growing. He can fit into most of his 12 month clothes, so hopefully that's a good sign! He is taking some tentative steps and will stand on his own for 30 seconds or so, so I'm sure that walking isn't too far off.

Just thought I'd give you a quick update about Landon as he is "taking a nap". Actually I can hear him jabbering and kicking in his crib! :)

Emerson's Big Week

Last week was a busy week for us. On Sunday, we celebrated Emerson's Dedication at church. Both kids did really well (no crying this time because both kids we fed BEFORE their part in the service). She was very content to watch Pastor Jim and all the lights and Landon didn't cause too much of a distraction! I just love that our kids will be part of such a loving, supportive church family. It always makes me teary-eyed to think of the whole congregation standing up to say they will support us as we raise our children and teach them about God!

Then on Thursday, Emerson had her 4 month appointment at the doctor. That was the craziest day ever. I had to be to school early to get my flu shot and among all of the morning ruckus, I left the diaper bag at home so Todd had to run to our house so the kids could have clothes for the day! :) Then, as I leave directly after school, I remember that Emerson will be getting shots and she hadn't had any Tylenol and we didn't have time to get any before the appointment. So, poor baby got her shots without any medicine. She also got freaked out by the crinkly paper on the table at the doctor's office and screamed anytime we had to lay her on it! :) But besides all those set backs, she is growing fine. She weighs 13.8 lbs (50th %) and is 26 in. (80th %). So she's right on track with Landon being tall and skinny!

And I know this post is about Emerson, but I do have to mention that Landon is (sorta) taking steps. He'll walk a few steps in between Matt and I. It's more like falling to us, but it's a start! :) He's also learned to clap and he, of course, loves to do this while he's supposed to be eating, so a little mess becomes a bigger mess!

What a blessing of two beautiful children.