It's been awhile!

It seems like forever since I have posted and it really has been forever. Everything is going really well with our family. As most of you know we are expecting our second child in November and we couldn't be happier. Emma is very excited to be a big sister. She is so sweet, she kisses my belly all the time and tells the baby she loves him/her. Robert started a new job about 3 weeks ago now and things are going really well. All though it is a much different schedule, he is actually home on Saturdays which makes for much more fun on the weekends as family. Emma is doing great. She is such a smart little 3yr old that sometimes it just blows my mind. She will be having her very first dance recital in a few weekends and I could not be a prouder mommy. Pesky is is normal pesky self. He is doing great as well. So sorry it has been a long time but as you can see things have been quite crazy these days with all these changes.

Preparing for 3

So yesterday we sent out the invitations for Emma's 3rd birthday. It is so hard to believe that our baby girl is turning 3. Time does certainly fly by. This year we thought we would do things different since Emma's actual birthday is on Easter Sunday. So we will have a friends/parents party 2 weeks before and then a family party on Easter Sunday. Not only to celebrate Easter but also to celebrate a very special someones birthday. We decided for the kids party we would leave it all up to Emma, some may so I am crazy but my almost 3 year was very clear on who and where she wanted which was fine with us. Today we received 2 RSVP's and Emma could not be happier. The theme of her party this year is Rapunzel from the new Disney movie Tangled. It should be a very fun filled day that we are all very excited for.

Winter Carnival 2011

Well yet again this year we made our annual visit to Saranac Lake for the 2011 Winter Carnival. We arrived on Friday and spent the day relaxing and spending time with Auntie Cindy. We don't get to see her often so our visit are quite precious. Auntie Cindy knows how much I love shrimp scampi so that was on the menu for Friday. On Saturday we headed into Lake Placid, which is where after a very long awaited trip down the toboggan run happened. It was so much fun and to see the expression on Emma's face was just priceless. Sunday was a day of snowboarding and hanging as a family. We headed home on Monday for Valentine's Day and had a nice relaxing night as a family. It is always sad to say good bye to Auntie Cindy but it is always a great trip. Thanks Auntie for a great time. We love you and miss you already!

Preschool Days

Well yesterday Emma officially started preschool. It was a bittersweet day for us. Our baby is certainly not a baby anymore. She was so very excited to start preschool. She picked out her own clothes the night before and was quite happy to finally wear her new sneakers from Mommy that are custom made. Oh the advantages of working for Reebok :) When I picked her up she had nothing but good things to say and how she loved preschool so much. I was so happy to hear this. Emma you are such a big girl and you make Mommy and Daddy so proud. We love you so much. You light up our lives with your great personality and amazing little smile!

It's the Holiday Season

WOW ! It has been quite sometime since I have blogged. Things have been so crazy that I just haven't found the time. Things are going great. Emma is getting so big and just amazing us more and more everyday. She is very excited for Christmas this year which will be great. Again this year we did our annual ride on the Polar Express. This year had to be the best so far. Hearing Emma sing with all the other kids her favorite Christmas song was great. And to have her actually be able to say what it is that she wants for Christmas is the best. We also do a tradition in our house with the Elf on the Shelf. Our elf's name is Bart and this year to see Emma be able to wake up in the morning and run around the house looking for Bart is just so awesome. She is so into Christmas just like her Mommy and Daddy. Here are some pictures of the Polar Express.

Second Surgery a success now let's hope it works

Well today Emma under went her second surgery in less than 6months. Since she had her tubes put in, in May she has been having problems with her left ear. We tried everything to not have this surgery but nothing seemed to work so we scheduled another surgery. She did very well but it is very hard to see her have to go through so much in such a short period of time. I know it could be allot worse but to see your child sick and uncomfortable all the time is very hard. This surgery was no easier for Robert and I then the first one. It was a very hard morning and the minutes of waiting seemed like hours. Emma is a strong girl and all went as planned. Now we will wait and see if this tube will be successfull. I hope with the cold weather and not swimming will really help. Thank you eveyrone for all your thoughts, prayers and kind words. Love to all whom are always there by our side we couldn't do it without you!

A weekend not to be forgotten

This weekend made for a very special weekend for Emma and I. On Friday I took the day off and pulled Emma out of school for a surprise visit to Deerfield, NH to pick up Abbey. Nonna, Emma, Abbey and I headed to the Deerfield Fair and despite being soaked from all the rain it was a great day. It was so nice to see Abbey's town and to learn about all the things she does. Since she is in NH we do not get to see her alot so this was quite a special day. Friday night Abbey spent the night at my house and enjoyed a night of playing with Emma, movies and making brownies at 10 o'clock at night! Saturday Emma and I headed out for our annual apple picking day with Shara and Jacob. It was a great day and we got lots of apples. Today was a much needed day as a family so we cooked some yummy food, played and enjoyed a nice walk. All in all a TERRIFIC weekend!! Enjoy the photos.