I love how

when I accidentally wake Emma up during her nap, she gives me a sleepy little grin and then puts her head back down, sucks her thumb, and goes back to sleep. I love her.

celebrating

We gave John a movie and ...



... Twister!

Emma really loves the Twister box

[self] family portrait

gift from mom and dad

the cake - with coconut on top

since we've been home ...

... Emma has been enjoying her "new" toy bar VERY much.

Thank you Grammie!

good morning!

meeting Great Grandma Jacobsen

Grandma recently moved to a care facility near to my parents and grandpa. We stopped in to see her on Saturday the 11th so that she could meet her newest great-granddaughter (her 3rd great-grandchild).
The visit went very well, and Grandma was very alert during the time we were there and seemed to know who Emma was. She was so tickled to meet her!

home with Daddy

and so happy to see him again!

we played pirates

Uncle Ben and Emma play together. They play many things. Sometimes they play pirates. They have fun. Lots of fun. Can you tell?

Great Grandpa Jacobsen

Great Grandpa Jacobsen, originally uploaded by Lizi Beth.

Grandpa and Emma met for the first time on Tuesday morning. They were both so happy to meet. Grandpa held her for a quite a while and Emma was just adorable and sweet the whole time!

California family - Emma's first flight

seeing Auntie Julia again - so exciting!

meeting Grampa

meeting Great Gramma Moose

the Moose Clan

(Great) Auntie Leca

(Great) Auntie Kathy & Emma

Emma and I are in CA for a visit. We'll be here for about a week and a half, and are enjoying meeting the West coast family for the first time!

Four Generations

California here I come!

California here I come!, originally uploaded by Lizi Beth.

more photos from the park picnic

We spent the evening at one of the county parks last month, and here are a few more of the pictures that I had been meaning to post.

John, getting his fishing pole ready

cooing at the trees (they make a beautiful and fascinating mobile)

Emma and I hung out for about an hour while John was fishing, and I entertained myself by taking pictures of Emma and reading. Mostly taking pictures of Emma, though. :)

Emma was so excited to see her daddy when he got back!

John grilled up a wonderful dinner of steak and onions to go with the cheese, salad and bread that we had brought.