Tongue Twister

For Ladybug, it's not pRobably but pLobably. However, it is BLOCKS BUCKET when I said Blocks Blucket by mistake.

I'm Not Ready for This

Darren and I have been exploring the idea of transitioning Emma out of her crib. We've looked at toddler beds, twin beds, mattresses, etc. Emma was intrigued in the stores but not overly excited.

Emma seems to love her crib. She doesn't try to climb out, never has. While at home, she only sleeps in her crib, never naps anywhere else, and just seems to feel so secure. So we have not been in a hurry. And well, let's face it. I'm just not ready.

Well, today we found the mattress set. We (Darren and I) decided let's just put the mattress on the floor next to her crib to let her get used to the idea. And well, let's face it. I'm just not ready.

Emma has proceeded to take all blankets out of her crib and lay them across her new bed. She's ecstatic and excited. And well, let's face it. I'm just not ready.

I'm hoping to leave her crib one more night. Maybe get one last picture of her nursery before we dismantle. And well, let's face it. I'm just not ready.

I've had these visions of what her room would look like, whether it would be a cartoon character, or polka dots, or something really girly. I haven't decided. I'm not prepared. And well, let's face it. I'm just not ready.

I bought two bedding sets today because I couldn't decide. And well, let's face it. I'm just not ready.

I'm still not thrilled with either. It's just not right. It's not what I envisioned. And well, let's face it. I'm just not ready.

My little ladybug is no longer little. And well, let's face it. I'm just not ready!

Emma - ISM's

Lell Lo - Yellow

Che Be - HEB

Chep Up - Ketchup

Lobby Lobby - Hobby Lobby

Blutterly - Butterfly

Bug Bug - Ladybug

More to come...I'm sure.

Fruits of our Labor

Yes, they are all wrapped. The purple and blue presents are birthday gifts. :)

Black Friday

Each year NaNa and I tackle Black Friday, literally. After we plan, we shop. And shop. And shop. And shop.

Good news, thanks to Swagbucks and Mypoints, Christmas presents are not only bought, the list is complete, and everything is paid for with gift cards I earned. It's lovely!

However, this is what we came home to after a busy morning shopping.

Both were asleep.

And it made the whole morning totally worth it!

Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, OH MY!

We went to the beautiful Houston Zoo.

We saw this.

And I took a picture of the Daddy and Ladybug in front of the elephants.

But most of the time I was watching this.

Because Ladybug was doing this.

All around the zoo.

Gentoo Penguin

PoPo and Gamma came for a visit.

They took us to the Aquarium at Moody Gardens.

I don't know who was more excited, Daddy or Ladybug?
Emma is the exact size of a Gentoo Penguin.
Family portrait time
PEN-GINs are now all of the center Ladybug's conversations.

You say tomato...I say YUM

Thinking about it...

This stuff is good!

It's Hard (Cute) Work

Time to get started...

Man...this is kind of fun...furrowed brow...

What do you mean I'm not supposed to look cute while I mow?Back to work...

I'm going...I'm going...

We've Adopted

Meet Alexandra, aka Alex.

Aka, Emma's favorite toy.

Alex Approximations:
Born March 12, 2009
Adopted June 6, 2009
Weight: 2 pounds 8 ounces

I'm Walkin...

Yes Indeed...

I'm Walkin...

Oh, I wish I were...

NaNa and Emma enjoyed a hot dog when the Weiner Mobile made an appearance at our HEB.

Ladybug in Frog Pond

One day, all babies will be born healthy

What a difference a year makes.

March for Babies: Final Plea...

This Sunday we are walking for babies. The March for Babies 2009 walk will be at the University of Houston. This is my final plea for donations. Please support the March for Babies walk by donating using the button/link on the right side of the blog.

Our family was blessed with the best care and treatments for Emma. March of Dimes helped make that possible.

Another Fond Farewell

The First Time

Then (March 1st, 2008)

And the Last Time.

NOW (April 19, 2009)

Goodbye, Dear Car Seat. We will remember you well.

And now, onto bigger, better things, such as the new car seat.

(Photo courtesy of Amazon.)

March for Babies

You may recognize the picture above, it was taken a year ago. And it is one of everyone's favorites.

In a little over a week, Emma's Entourage (our Family Team) will be participating in the March for Babies walk. March for Babies is an annual fundraiser for the March of Dimes (MoD).

Our family was blessed with the best care and treatments for Emma. March of Dimes helped make that possible.

Texas Bluebonnets

It wouldn't be Easter without the Texas Bluebonnets. So a Happy Easter to all and please enjoy a Ladybug in the bluebonnets.











Suggestions are now being taken for the official Easter picture. Feel free to comment!!!