Should NOT be blogging

Why oh why am I sitting here updating when I should be doing dishes, tackling the laundry, working out, cleaning bathrooms, addressing announcements and writing thank yous? Ugh...well, I guess because I would rather do this than that!

There is SO much fun stuff going on around here, and I want to share. But time is getting crunched nowadays! So, hope the pictures do justice for the fun we are having!!

Best daddy ever! Emery is pretty dark and I can't seem to get her pretty features to show up without making daddy and I look more pale than we already are!

Little pumpkin is getting chunky! She's got a double chin and is now wearing newborn diapers! Yay Emme!!!

Keeping the bigs occupied while trying to keep Emery out of the heat. What FUN!

They were coming after ME!

Trying to wake Emery! Poor thing has her days and nights off. Well, I think its not too bad for her, but this mama needs to sleep between 1-4 if at all possible ;)

Our first pics of all 6 of us!!! Taken by the timer before church! I cannot believe they all looked at the camera! YAY!

So super sweet! Not the best camera angle, but hey, pretty good for the timer and me running after pushing the button! Good thing it didn't get my hiney!

Our family of 6 spent the weekend with my family for my birthday!!! We had so much fun celebrating the July birthdays and showing Emery off to the family!

What? Could you ever imagine my sweet angel making this face? Yep, she does it...and she does it well. This was at her Aunt Becki when she asked the kids to sit while eating their ice cream! Hilarious...you little booger.

I love capturing these sweet moments shared between siblings.

Guess who can "swim" now! I say that because she can't swim without a life jacket, but she can now keep her head up and float by herself! Yay sissy!

I love how quickly babies learn voices and noises. Sister already turns to me and follows me. Man, I love this mommy life!

Bigs

So I told you the bigs went to the lake with their daddy and my in-laws....

Well, we have NO pics people. I adore my husband, but he's not the best at taking pictures. We did manage to get 3 on the iphone, but didn't once use the camera I gave him to capture these moments mama was missing. *sniff sniff* I'll have to be a big girl and get over it.

I've heard great stories from all of them of the fun that was had. The boys went tubing and got to drive the boat! Sadie got lots of cuddle time with Gigi. They saw an incredible fireworks show lakeside and enjoyed lots of swimming and playtime with their cousins.

Monday we had a wonderful surprise that Blake got to be HOME from work! For the last week we've so enjoyed his new service as it has come with much better hours.

Since we had some down time, but needed to keep Emery out of the heat, we went to the science museum. What a great daddy we have!I love how tiny Emme looks in Blake's arms.

Emery is doing great. She is eating like a champ, now taking 3 oz about every 2-3 hours. Her cheeks are filling out, she has a double chin and we can see her arms starting to get rolls! If you remember, Sadie NEVER got chunky juicy rolls like her brothers...so we are super excited that our little peanut seems to be on her way to butterball turkey! She is even growing out of her preemie clothes! Yay sissy!

Sadie and the boys are still adjusting well, the boys better than Sadie. She is doing great, just a little clingy and today I caught her walking around with Emery's paci in her mouth (she gave up paci's last week). Owen has been a tremendous help around the house. Part of me feels guilty for this, but part of me knows it gives him great pride to be able to help. He fed Emery this morning so that I could hold Sadie. It's amazing how kids step up to the plate when the situation arises. I have caught him doing things to help me several times without fussing...most of the time when I don't even ask for help.

Cooper is his normal self...completely unphased by this addition. Don't get me wrong, he completely adores her and gives her more kisses than any of us get from him. But this dude rolls with the punches. He takes it like a champ and just keeps on keeping on.

Bonding

Emery and I had a blessing these last few days. About 6 months ago our family had planned a trip to the lake for the 4th. It would be the kids first time to go to the lake and ride in a boat.

When Emery made her speedy entrance, we knew that we couldn't take her out on the lake. We decided to let the kids go with Blake and his family, while sister and I got to have some great bonding time.

We went to Tulsa to hang out with my family over the weekend...and wow, it was incredible to just get to soak her up.

Enjoy the pics...

Papa Max playing with Emery. Look how big she is getting already!

My mom has used this bassenet for everyone of her kids and grandkids. So neat to let Emery sleep in it for the first time.

Emery's first wedding! Yes, I was THAT mom that brought my baby to a wedding. I know, GASP. She was a perfect angel though!

My mom found this precious preemie dress for sissy. It is to die for cute and might be used for doll clothes after she grows out of it!

My sisters invited some Tulsa friends over to squeeze on Emery! Look at those cute cookies!

Cash LOVES Noonie. He could hardly stand all the excitement over Emery!

Girls, thanks for coming over on such short notice! So fun to share our miracle with you!

Is this not adorable? It's a dress for this summer, and then you can put pants with it next season as she grows! So fun!

Terra made me or, Emery rather, this adorable diaper bag to match her overnight bag! Check her stuff out here...

Ann Marie, the oldest cousin, holding Emme, the youngest cousin!

She's even adorable traveling! She just had her pictures taken and was pooped!

First bath! Her cord fell off and she seemed to love the warm water!

Aunt Becki meets sissy and can't believe how tiny she is. The pictures really don't do justice for showing her size.

Ragon is obsessed. Seriously. She told me that she was Emery's mommy and asked if she could take her home. Too sweet!

Grandy, Emery's great grandmother. What a precious picture! Grandy told me Sunday that she had been really good at sharing Emery with everyone all weekend, but that she had enough of it...she needed her time with Emme. Hilarious!

My sweet friend that I grew up in church with took pictures of Emery on Saturday...just a little sneak peak! She actually lives in CO, but was in town and just happened to be doing a Tulsa deal and had an opening for lil miss! Check her out.. http://www.acphotography.biz/ Thanks Allison! I can't wait to see the rest!

Oh What Joy

A million things I could say, not sure any of them matter more than these pictures.

I think they relay the joy in our hearts.

I pray the love, grace and mercy of Jesus can shine through our family. May we bring glory to Him.

Mama and her girls.

Papa Joe came by after work to see Emery again! This was going on right behind him in this picture...
What a fun and crazy house we have! She was loving tackling with the boys!

Eew! I love baby stretches!

Ummm, when did my other baby get so big! Goodness, she seems so grown up now! And isn't she gorgeous!?!?