Little Miss Polite

I am always one PROUD Momma but today even more so.

Presley was climbing up on the couch with her cell phone,

when she dropped it.

Usually she will get down, grab her item and restart her climb.

The phone was within my reach so I grabbed it and handed it to her.

AND....

without me even asking she signed "thank you" with a big smile.

We always encourage our pleases and thank yous.

We ask her, what do you say when you want something and

she signs please and says "tees".

Then we give our thanks.

It is such a nice feeling when you don't have to ask.

God Bless.

Newborn Photo Shoot

I have been slacking with the updates lately but I wanted to share some

of the pictures we had taken of our family. I have over a hundred to choose from, it was hard

to limit it to 10.

Adjusting to life as a mother of 2 under 2 has gone well.

Presley is starting to throw the occasional tantrum here and there.

I do what I would have done if Emerson was here or not. IGNORE her.

She gets over it quickly.

Emerson is my big little girl. She weighed in at 11 lbs at her

1 month check up. She intakes much more than her big sister did at

this age. She is also awake much more than Presley was.

She does however make the same faces and the same little grunting noises.

Josh headed back to work this week.

It was wonderful to have him home for the first month.

My double stroller should be in next week so I can start going

on solo walks and even take some adventures out.

That's life as I know it...

She's here

Sweet Emerson MacKenzie arrived

Monday December 20th 2010

at 3:42 am

weighing 8lbs

20 3/4 in length.

Even though she is currently 4 days old she has been

such an amazing addition to our family.

Her big sister Presley loves her and loves to help

Mommy, handing her additional baby wipes and diapers.

And giving me the funniest looks if any milk was left in the bottle.

It is deja vu with Emerson feeding every couple hours through out the night

with bigger stretches in between day time feedings.

One thing is for sure!

I love this life,

our growing family

and I wouldn't change it for anything.

Sleep will come soon enough,

they grow up way too fast.

We,

our family of 4 + our dog :)

would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas.

We hope you make lasting memories with your family and friends

and have a safe holiday season

Bucket List

People always ask if I have cravings during my pregnancy.

I really don't I answer.

But, maybe I do.

I crave things I can't have or won't while pregnant.

So this time I created a list that is in Josh's car for me to add to.

I refer to it as my post pregnancy bucket list.

Silly, I know.

With Presley and Emerson I did not eat lunch meat, hot dogs, soft cheeses

and most sodas.Anyone that knows me knows my favorite food is a good sandwich.

So, here's my list:

1. Turkey sub from Subway

2. Wasabi Roast beef from Tropical Smoothie (I've never had it but hear its delicious)

3. Cuban from deli in S Tampa

4. Any Sub from Larry's Giant

5. Blue cheese on anything.

6. Turkey sub from Jimmy John's

7. Oscar Mayer Turkey Dogs-one with ketchup and one with mustard

8. Corn dogs-especially the fried ones from carnivals

9. Mt Dew-I'm not a coffee drinker so occasionally at work I treat my self to a Mt Dew. This one has been hard to not think about often, a few of the nurses and several Residents live off it. I love the smell of Mt Dew and the taste. My friend Haley bought me a mini Mt Dew chap stick after I oddly whiffed her soda one day. It smells good but is a big ole tease in the taste factory.

10. A nice glass of wine with dinner.

So this is my list that I plan to conquer once little Miss Emerson arrives.

Pretty Baby

Josh and I treated ourselves to 3D Ultrasound

of Emerson.

Maybe we ( really I ) am a littled biased

but I think we make

Beautiful Babies.

Seeing her today brought tears to my eyes.

I envision loving and hugging on her.

Presley giving her sweet kisses.

The girls jumping on Daddy's back to wrestle.

Lots of love.

Loads of hugs.

Tons of kisses.

A home filled with so much happiness.

And a Mommy who will love to watch

her children play, grow and discover the World.

Sneak Peek

Get your first glance here of Miss Emerson:

As soon as the image went to 4D mode I thought

she looks like her big sister.

We were only able to get a few profile shots

because just like her Big Sister

she kept her little hands by her face.

House for sale

Presley is so excited, she is going to be a big sister.

She has always wanted to be a big sister and looks forward to

sharing all her toys with her new sibling.

Josh and I are also thrilled to be growing our family.

We would like to take this opportunity to give you, your

first glance at our little "bun in the oven".

Meet our Daughter:

Emerson MacKenzie

Little sister to Presley Morgan

Heiress to her 50+ pairs of shoes

Due 01/03/2011