I never thought I'd find the time...

...to make the changes I wanted to my blog! I started last night and just now finished! But hey, the girls are sleeping, I'm enjoying a glass of red wine, there's no noise whatsoever but the hum of the computer... needless to say, I'm very happy right now. (I really like my new banner!) ;) My girls and I were gone all last week to my parent's house in Eastern WA with my sister and her boyfriend who were visiting from Florida and now I'm trying to play 'catch-up'. It was well-worth the craziness I'm feeling right now though. My sister is beautiful and I savor every moment I get to spend with her when she's home. Avery warmed right up to her aunty and I took pictures all week of the two of them! Here's just a few from our week at Alta:

My sister Katie and her boyfriend, Bret. We were all on my dad's boat out on the Columbia River. It was gorgeous!

Avery eating HUGE blackberries at the fruit stand my mom works at. She couldn't get enough of these suckers! Look at that blackberry covered smoocher... I could eat her up!!

Emerson, who is one month old already (!!!) being snuggled by her Grammy. My mom and dad came to stay with us for a few days after Emerson was born. It was so sad for me when they had to go back to Alta when Emerson was 3 days old. My mom hadn't seen her since then and had tears in her eyes when I was snapping these photos. My mom and dad absolutely adore their two grand-daughters. I love how much they love them!

UNDER CONSTRUCTION!!!!

Hey there everyone,
Since having Emerson, I haven't been able to properly update my blog. I've got so much to post and a lot of changes to make... so just hang in there with me!!!

First try at a Storyboard

I've been wanting to learn how to make a storyboard FOREVER and I finally found a resource to help me do so. I still think there's got to be an easier way to do this though. As you can see, it's far from perfect... Theres a black line showing in the middle picture on the far left. I couldn't get it covered with my picture completely. I would love to make these for friends and family members and print some for the girl's rooms but I need more help with them!! If anyone has any pointers or suggestions I would really appreciate it!!!! Until then... I'll keep playing!

Sisters

I'm trying...

...to get more pictures posted these days. I'm just not getting the computer time I was used to getting before someone came along!! ;) That little someone is 2 weeks old now!! Can you believe it?? Where does the time go? I'm having fun photographing Emerson now... at first I was aprehensive... didn't want to break her, upset her, wake her... and so on. Now, not so much. :) Here's an official 2 week picture:

She is so beautiful. Her full head of dark hair blows my mind... I'm so in love with this little girl!

I'm also in love with this little girl:

I never thought I'd see the day where she'd actually eat a sandwich!! (I've been trying for so long to get her to eat a sandwich~now she can't get enough of them!)

And a tribute to Uncle Rob before I sign off:

This year, Avery's Uncle Rob played in the U.S. Open (this is a BIG accomplishment!!) and her Daddy caddied for him. Uncle Rob signed a pink hat for Avery which Mark brought home for her and although she refused to wear a hat, she adores this hat... sleeps with it most of the time. Well today, Em was napping on Avery's bed while Avery and I were cleaning and organizing her bedroom and Avery thought Emerson should get to wear it too! Super cute!!

I love my girls!!!

8 Days Old

And I can't post without a picture of her... Could she be any more beautiful?

Their daddy is going to be in a lot of trouble one day!!

Introducing Emerson Paige!!

She is finally here! Emerson Paige was born on August 13th, 2008 at 1:58am weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces and measuring 20 inches long! We are so excited to have her home. Big sister Avery is loving "Baby Emmy" so much. I couldn't have had things go any better! Here are some much anticipated photos of Emerson and big sister Avery! Enjoy!!

Sisters

Holding "Baby Emmy" at the hospital for the first time

with help from Grammy and Papa. She's a very proud big sister!