We've been busy but not really- ya know!  I've been traveling so it seems like we've got a lot going on but not really.  We are enjoying just having fun.  I feel like all I do is work, clean etc. and I've really just started putting that on the back burning.  I'm tying a new motto, "what can ya do"  about pretty much everything now a days.  Dishes don't get done right away, the clothes are piling up, the floor hasn't been mopped in how long? "What can ya do"  Well, I've decided that I'd rather hang with these two chicks then worry about everything that isn't cleaned, organized or in tip top shape.    At least that is this weeks motto.... tune in next week because I could be in clean freak mode!

Can't keep a good girl down

 Baby girl enjoying the nice weather and her water table.  She might still have a little cough hanging on but she is FINALLY starting to sound better! 

Having a little watermelon.  She had juice all down the front of her and was happy as can be. 

And... We are officially a crawler.  Warning: Cutest video of all time!

Pneumonia

Emmy has Pneumonia- enough said.

Weekend in Photos

Saturday started off crazy.  Emmy was feeling bad Friday so I took her to the Doctor Saturday morning while Scott worked the garage sale. FYI- second doctors appointment in a row that says she is fine and has a runny nose. (Hum) Thankfully, Aunt Sissy was able to take Cami to her gymnastics fund raising pancake breakfast and then on to the last Soccer game.  I didn't tell Camille she was getting a trophy.  I'm sure she was beyond excited. 

Look at these two kids.  Several times this weekend I looked at them and prayed that they will always be best buddies. Cami told me that she is going to go to Prom with Dane but she isn't going to kiss him when they dance.  Okay...

                     The Bird/Bowman side at Emmy's Baby Dedication.  Yep, this is as good as it gets!

 The Bowman/Weller/Leibundguth side.  After 30 pictures this is as good as it gets!

 Look how HUGE Emmy looks.  She is crawling now and knocked her head on the baseboard of our bed while I was making it.  We are getting into the age of bumps and bruises.

                              How long will she keep her blue eyes like me?  

Best Picture Ever!  Thank you Aunt Lindsay for snapping this picture!!  We LOVE you Emmy.  You make us complete.  Your laugh is the best thing I've ever heard!  Stay this sweet always!

A big thank you to all of our friends and family that came out to celebrate Emersyn on Sunday.  It means a lot that you all love and support our family.

Me

So just a little update on me.  I've been on a diet.  Doing pretty well for not exercising... I mean not one time.  I keep saying I have to work on this but.... ANYWAY.

A friend of mine took a picture of me in January at a conference.  Then he took one of me yesterday.  I'm not to my goal yet but I'm getting there.  This picture made me proud of the 37 pounds I've lost since Jan 12th and gives me inspiration to be at goal by Emmy's birthday on July 27th

                   January 2013                                                                         May 2013

   

9-month check up

Emmy had her 9-month check up yesterday.  She is PERFECT.  She is in the 98% for height and 87% for weight.  She is doing everything a little almost 9-month old should be doing.

She is ALMOST crawling.  She gets up on those knees and rocks back and forth.  Any day now we are going to have to really child proof the house.  Gates, little toys, cabinet locks are all going to have to be put up.  I'm excited for her to be mobile but not all the extra work and worry that comes with it.

So, real quick 9 things you love....

1.) Puffs- you would eat your weight in puffs
2.) Tearing up the blinds.  It's you all time favorite
3.) Giving the stink eye.  I've got a zillion pictures to prove it
4.) Cami. Not sure why since you let her wrestle you to the ground, kiss, hug and scream in your face but for some reason you smile and laugh like there is no tomorrow when she goes nuts.
5.) Bath time.  You are really getting into bath time now.  You love the running water and you REALLY want to drink that bath water but momma is all over that like white on rice.  
6.) Swing.  You have this gasp for breath into a giggle when you swing.  It's awesome.  You love the wind on your face.  You'll turn your face into the wind and just smile like your REALLY feeling it and enjoying the sensation. 
7.) Playing with toys in a box.  You love having a box of toys next to you and picking one by one out so you can put them in your mouth for a good old licking and then off to the next one
8.) Blanket.  You love to roll and chew on blankets.  We have to be very careful because you like to put blankets over your face and wrap yourself up in them.
9.) ME.  You actually really love ME!  ME your momma.  Yes, you love Scott and all that but you LOVE ME THE MOST! 

Soccer Mom

Yes, I'm a Soccer mom and I secretly love it.  (no secret now)  I'm bringing snacks next week!  It's almost sad how many times I've thought about what I'm going to bring. 

Cami is an ALLSTAR of course!  As much as I'm not a fan of soccer and have zero idea what is going on I think she is the best. (Dane Camic is the best boy)  I think she might become really good at this sport.  Right now she is just in Kickstart which is practice to get familiar with the game, kicking, LISTENING TO YOUR COACH, etc.  She does really well with everything.  Aunt Lindsay bought her a new ball and goals for her birthday so we've been doing little mini games.  She doesn't like it when I take it away from her but we're working on not pouting and trying to get the ball back.  Hey, people she is only 4.  She's isn't as focused as Jackson Bixler but we are getting there! :)

                     (Team Knights~ minus 4 kids who didn't want to get their pictures taken)

 (Dane and Cami took their "individual" pictures together.  I think its the sweetest thing ever)

In other news, Cami is getting better at driving.  Although, I don't believe that Emmy thinks so.  Look at that stink-eye. I've been noticing a trend with Emmy.  She likes to give the stink-eye to anyone with a camera.  It's funny but I have tons of pictures with this kid looking grouchy all the time.  She really is a VERY HAPPY girl!