Christmas Day

Emma opening presents with mommy

Emma watching the bear decorate Aunt Glenda's tree
Emma's cute little face
Emma dancing with Santa for Grandma
Emma and her grandpa

Christmas Eve

Me, Emma, and my mom and dad went to my Auntie Marsha and Uncle Brad's house for Christmas Eve. Dustin had to work, so he couldn't come. We missed him so much. Here are some pictures of Emma with my family.

True Friends

Emma got a sweet bear from her friend Cami. She loves it!

Emma's Birthday Party

Eating her yummy cake
Trying to steal Lianna's hat
Linda, Deana, Dustin, and Lee
Joy and Loreen

Sugar Shampoo

Thank you all for coming and making

this day so special for us!

Our New Family Picture

We just went to get new family pictures. Well actually I had taken Emma to get Christmas pictures and it was a disaster. She would not pose for a picture. So I told Dustin that if we took family pictures we could hold her and get good pics. Here is one of them.

The Snow at Victoria Gardens

These are all pictures of Emma looking at or pointing at the "snow" that was falling around the tree at Victoria Gardens. It was actually quite a moment, because there was Christmas music and all the children were so excited. My mom and I got a little misty (that means emotional, not drunk right?). It was a really nice evening. By the way, in this first picture it looks like my dad has a golden tooth. No he was not in Public Enemy.

The Tree at Victoria Gardens

Dustin, Brandi, and Emma

in front of the tree

We ate dinner at the food court at Victoria Gardens

and then we walked over to see the huge

270 foot Christmas tree

(minor exaggeration)

Me and Emma

Ignore the hair; I was wearing a hat

Emma and Grandpa Jim in front of the tree

Thanksgiving

Okay, yes we are idiots. Thanksgiving is super important and we did not take any pictures. We went to Dustin's mom's house and had a great time; we even took our camera inside and everything, but we were too dumb to take pictures. I mean it would be great to have them because last year Emma was like 4 days old. Maybe we can get some pictures from Linda to post. She is smart and took pictures. Here are some things we would like to have had pics of:

• Emma playing with grandma Linda's bears
• Emma opening her birthday present from Aunt Glenda and Uncle Russel
• Emma playing with her new school bus wagon
• Emma eating her first thanksgiving turkey
• Emma dancing for the whole family
• Emma attacking Aunt Glenda's earings and laughing
• Emma and the family
• Dustin eating a chip
• Miranda's Christmas list

Oh well, use your imagination.

Emma's Birthday Present

Here Emma is riding her horse that she got

for her birthday.

This is what her face looks like

when she rides her horse.

Emma's first Halloween/ Hallelujah Night

Emma and Gwen at the church
Emma at home reading the church bulletin

to find out what time Hallelujah Night starts

Emma walking down the hall

By the way she was a butterfly
Emma carrying the reciept.

Can you believe it last year at this time she was still in my belly.

She is the most precious little gift from God.

Dustin's Birthday Party

For Dustin's 33 b-day we had a small party. We had so much fun. Jeff and Jenny came, and so did all of our friends. We ate nachos, taquitos and carrot cake. Our children played together and we all had fun. We did say that we missed Christina.

Emma

Emma standing in front of the flowers at church.

She actually fell in the planter and got mud all over her.

Dustin just got the mud out of her pants.

Emma in her bedroom

Again in front of the flowers

Emma and Gizmo (featuring Elmo)

Emma loves her kitty and her Elmo. This day it was cold and rainy.

Emma and Gwen

When Emma first started walking she would grab onto Gwen's clothes. Gwen would freak out and try to get away and Emma would just hold on and try to keep up. She would laugh so hard. Here Gwen is losing her shirt and Emma is going for a ride.

Jessica, Cameron, and Cambrielle Visit!

This is a picture of Emma waiting for Cami to wake up

from her nap.

She got cozy with a puppy.

This is Emma wanting to steal Jess's Camera

Look at the happy couple

This is Emma trying to hug her friend.

We sure miss the Steven's family

Our Angel

September 2005

Rasberries

Emma and I had a blast today. She sat in her high chair and laughed because she could blow rasberries. It got a little messy, because I was feeding her at the time--good thing her high chair has a vinyl cover! What a blessing she is. Oh! and check out those teeth.