It's About Time...

So, obviously, I'm a slacker. I haven't kept up with this blog, and I feel really bad about it. But, here I am again, and I'm adding a new post. Happy? :-P

Miss Emma will be turning 2 years old in just two short weeks, and I don't think I can stand it. Where did my little baby girl go, and where did this great big diva girl come from? And let me tell you, she is a D-I-V-A. It can be hilarious at times, and so annoying at other times. :-)

Her two year checkup isn't until September 14th, but we have a height chart in her room and she's already 37 inches tall, and I'm pretty sure she's about 30 pounds already. What a giant little girl! :-)

She can sing her ABC song (all the way through), count to 10 in English and Spanish, knows her colors very well, is getting good at shapes, can talk a mile a minute, and can definitely let you know what she wants (or doesn't want, for that matter).

So, here are some shots of Miss Diva:

Allergies Are NOT Fun...

Well, Emma had an appointment with the allergist today, and it was NOT a fun appointment. I tell you, that girl just does NOT like doctors...and this one didn't even DO anything to her! Anyway, she's going next week to get some blood drawn for allergy testing for tons of foods (peanuts included), dust mites, and dogs. So, we shall see what comes of it. For now, though, since we are uncertain whether or not she IS allergic to peanuts (though she's shown signs of it) we have to make sure she has an Epi PenJr with her at all times, just in case she is exposed to peanuts and has a severe reaction. Oh fun. :-P So, I will be sure to update next week when we find out what's what. Until then, hopefully I'll get some new pictures up this weekend. We'll see.

So long, So long...

Ok, I know, I know. It's been how long since I last updated? I am really bad at this, but if you could see how insanely busy I am, you'd totally understand. Anyway, I'm updating now, and that's what matters. :-P

So, Miss Emma Elaine is now 17 months old. We had to take her to the doctor's yesterday because the daycare called about a warm rash on her back, so we now know that she is 34 inches tall, and, I'm not sure that I can believe this part, but she is apparently 29 pounds! Can you believe that???? And she's not a fatty...hahaha So, if that's true, that means she gained 5 pounds in 3 months. Sheesh! Oh, so, about that rash...apparently it was just her eczema flaring up, but our new doctor at Kaiser Permanente is actually DOING something about it, unlike our old doctor. She prescribed her a very low dose steroid cream to put on the really bad spots to help decrease the inflamation, and also a generic form of Children's Claritin to help with the itching. We're also supposed to get her in to see an allergist to get tested and then follow up on her 18 month appointment on March 16th. :-) Overall, so far, we ar VERY pleased with Kaiser Permanente.

So, that's the update for now...Emma has also gone to a new daycare, Celebree Learning Center, and she loves it there. She'll be graduating to the Toddler Room on Monday, the 26th. We're so proud of her! :-)

New pictures and updates to come!

I'm a Big Girl Now!

Tuesday, September 5, 2007 my little baby girl became my big baby girl. ;-) It is so hard to believe that she is 1 year old already. Today she had her 1 year well-baby visit and here are her stats:

Weight 20 lbs. 12 oz.
Height 31 3/4 in.
Head circ. 46 cm.

Unbelieveable. She is right on track developmentally, and is in perfect health. I am so proud of my baby girl, and thank God every day for the gift that is my family and my child. Precious, precious moments...

Picture Time

Loook into my crazy baby eyes!

I'm big, bad, cousin Faith!

Man, I really need a sippy of Similac...

I just love swimmin' with my crabby!!

I'm gonna kiss ya!!

Mommy loves her girl!

Weee!! All fall down!

Such sweet cousins...

W-A-L-K-I-N-G!!!

Well, folks, it's official. The Babyzilla is up and running! :-P She is completely LOVING walking! Every chance she gets she's waddling around from here to there...and back! So, now we're in HUGE trouble, but it's great trouble to be in! Fun times are ahead, ladies and gentlemen!

Saturday was Noah's birthday party and Emma just had a BLAST! She and Noah played lots and lots, and ate lots of cupcakes! The party was at War Memorial Park and I have to say, that park is quite lovely. It was the perfect place for a 1 year birthday party!

Next up...Emma Elaine Taylor turns 1 year old!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

1 step, 2 steps, 3 steps... and MORE!!!

Well, Saturday afternoon was a huge milestone day for Emma. My family, Mark, Em, and me, and his parents were all in Phil's kitchen for a bbq and Em was playing on the floor. Well, Sarah was at one end of the kitchen and Em stood up at the other end. Sarah kept saying "come on, Emma, come here" and she did!! She took four solid steps towards Sarah! It was awesome! And then, apparently yesterday while she was with her Aunt Amy, she did it again! Go Emma!!! Mark and I keep trying to coax her to do it again with us, but she just takes two steps and then is on her bum. Oh well, she'll be off and running soon enough!!