Just had to share!

Back in April, we attended the wedding of one of my co-workers, Krista. Another one of my co-workers and friends, Melissa, took some really great pictures of Emmy! She gave me a copy of the pics this week so I couldn't resist sharing them with all of you! Enjoy!

Thank you Mel for the pictures and for your dear friendship!

8 months!

It's hard to believe Emmy turned 9 months old today! This past month flew by and we cannot wait to see what this coming month will bring. Here's a few of our favorite memories from "8 months" to share!

I love my new swing!

Cousin Samuel's birthday party

First swim in our pool!

Snuggling w/ Gramps on our backyard swing

Say Cheese!!

Celebrating Grandma Baker's 92nd birthday!

Kisses from Colt

Miss you already Aunt Teresa!

Corn hole tournament!

1, 2, 3...Jump!

Playing tractors w/Grandpa :)

Watching fireworks on the lake at Winona 

Emmy's first pancake!

Driving the boat w/Gramps

Grammy giving Emmy a bath in the sink at the lake
She loved it!

Boat ride w/Mommy & Daddy

Happy Father's Day!

This year to celebrate Josh's first Father's Day, Emmy and I surprised him with tickets to his favorite baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays! The closest team they play is the Chicago White Sox, and most everyone knows I'm a die hard Cubs fan. So going to a Sox game is like torture for me, but Josh is more than worth it! :) The day ended up being perfect. We had a great time at the game, enjoyed some tasty Old Chicago pizza, and even went swimming at the hotel. Here are a few pics from the game and then our Father's Day celebrations (with a special note at the end for all the dads!)

Daddy and his baby blue jay :)

 

 

Go Jays!

 

Kisses from Grandpa

 

Happy Father's Day Grandpa!

Look at me standing!

Happy Father's Day Gramps!

 

Happy 1st Father's Day Daddy!!

Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there! Especially to my dad, Byron and Josh's dad, Chuck. We are so thankful for the wisdom, guidance and support you continually share with us. We both have learned so much from each of you. And to you Josh, you are an amazing father to our little girl, and someday soon she'll get to tell you so herself. I am so proud to be walking alongside you, as your wife, in this crazy, beautiful life. Thank you for taking such good care of us. Emmy and I love you so very much!

Emmy's 1st Indians Game

We recently had a chance to go to Emmy's first Indians game downtown with a few of my co-workers and friends. We had such a fun night! It was great visiting with friends and Emmy had a blast playing on the lawn. We were celebrating one of my dear friends who will be leaving work and heading home to Ohio to be with her family. After 7 yrs of working together, I have so many good memories and will treasure our friendship always. Love you Hope!

We're going to miss you Hope!



Enjoying our lawn seats!



Snuggling w/ Hope before we say goodbye

7 months!

May was such a busy month for us! From softball games, trips to the Lake and even to Texas to watch our cousin Chance graduate from high school, the month flew by!



First time at the lake with Grammy & Gramps!

Having fun with cousin Colt



Laying on a blanket in the backyard, she loves being outside!



Getting ready for graduation
Thank you for my pretty dress Uncle Justin & Aunt Whitney!



Congratulations Chance! We love you!

Family & Friends

Here are a few of our favorite pics of family & friends from Emmy's first 6 months. Thanks for being such a big part of our little girl's life!

 

My dad seeing Emmy for the first time,
 so much being said in that look we shared :)

Rocking w/Grammy

Sitting on Gramps' lap at Christmas

Emmy's 1st Easter w/ Grammy & Gramps

Snuggling with Grandpa




Grandpa & Grandma King



Proud Uncle Justin

Colt and Whitney meeting Emily for the first time

These two are so cute together!

Emmy was the smallest baby Jesse had ever held!
 Way to go Jesse!

Cuddling w/ Aunt Lauri