Emma loves to stand (while holding our hands) like a big girl; she's so proud! However, she can't crawl forward yet. We suspect it will be soon, as she has been crawling backwards for a few weeks now.
Emma loves the water! She loves to splash and play in the tub, so we thought we'd take her to the local YMCA pool. She was initially hesitant and just took everything in, but now she loves to splash her hands and kick her feet out like a froggie. Daddy is eager to sign her up for swim classes!
Emma loves to bounce! (Jan 28th- 9 months old)
Emma's beautiful smile, with dimples! (Feb 2nd)
Emma's playful and contemplative sides during playtime with daddy (Feb 23rd). 
And here is Emma playing with her friends, Allison and Nathan. She was very good at sharing her toys!
She is also getting very good at standing up while holding on to something, but I didn't get a picture of that trick! Come and play anytime, Emma! We all loved seeing you!
Love,
Aunt Jamie
We took our first family vacation to Mackinac Island to celebrate Kristin's 30th birthday. Here we are taking our cute little peanut out for a walk. Emma is about 5.5 months. 
Emma starts soft foods after reaching out to grab/ eat daddy's food unexpectedly (12/3/07- 7 months). Her satisfaction and cooperation with eating seems to depend on many factors (hunger level, distractions, the weather, the allighment of the stars). Looks like yet another example of her Taurus bull-headed tendencies; she will do it when she is ready. What an "opportunity" to learn patience for us all!
Emma did so well for her EEG (12/19/07), we were so proud! And fortunately all tests were negative for infant epilepsy! Turns out she most likely just has severe constipation, which have since subsided. Ultimately, a lesson in gratitude.
Emma at Neurology Clinic Lobby (12/19/07- 8 months). Now that she has greater fine motor skills, she is starting to explore her surroundings and is particularly interested in sticking her hands in her parents' mouths.
