My First Christmas

Well it came, Emily's First Christmas and she was the center of attention, except of course for the kids when the presents were fresh.

All the presents were tucked under the tree.



And the kids had their stockings.



Brynn cared for Emily during a break from the presents (one of many).



Emily with her stocking stuffer and Christmas outfit.



A handprint of Emily on the tree.




Mommy and Baby (Max knows who Emily and sister are, but he calls her Baby)



Brynn and Baby.



Nana with a mug of Baby.



SuzzieQ kissing Baby.



Daddy and Baby.



I guess Baby got dirty so Aunt Suzzie, Brynn and Kedryn all washed her in the sink.



With all the presents gone, DapaDapaDapa Dave (what Max calls Grandpa Dave) and Baby sit down for a pre-dinner laugh fest.

Emily & The Christmas Gift

Toodee Little Ugly Doll

Aunt Denise, Uncle Paul, Kyle and Alexis sent this lavender Toodee Little Ugly Doll to Emily for Christmas. She clearly seems to love this Ugly Doll which I don't think is very ugly. It's actually kind of cute! She likes to squeeze it and suck on it's ears.


Emily holds onto Toodee tightly in fear that her Big Brother might steal it. Max got Sailor Babo Little Ugly Doll and thinks it's funny to take Emily's and switch them. Emily doesn't really care or know the difference, but Max laughs hysterically thinking she does. It's pretty funny to watch. Max is ornery.

Thanks to The Robbs

Another adorable outfit from Kathy, Jeff, Madison & Matthew!

Pretty in Pink

Miss Em kicking back in her new chair wearing an adorable soft pink outfit compliments of Kathy, Jeff, Madison & Matt. The outfit is 6 to 12 months and fits her quite well!

Happy Girl!

"Bright Eyes" as Wallace frequently calls her

Sweet, innocent Emily.

The happiest girl on the block!

Brother Max insists on popping in the photo. We've definitely got some sibling rivalry going on in our household.

Max is doing this new thing when you take a photo. He squeezes his eyes shut and says, "CHEESE"!

Emily's new chair

Personalized red gingham Pottery Barn chair from Oma & Grandpa Dale

Emily checking out her chair for the first time

By golly ... I think she likes it!

Big Brother Max holding his sweet sister's hand

Baby Girls!

From left to right: Julia (June 2007), Claudia (November 2007) & Emily (July 2007) meeting together for the first time for their first girl playdate

Max pops over to give Emily a kiss! He is very protective over his little sis.

Julia checking out Em's outfit


Julia & Emily just hanging out chatting it up. These two are only 4 weeks apart in age, but Julia's hair and Emily's lack of hair make them look further apart than they are.