February 20th, 2008 - Emma's surgery

Morning of Emma's ear surgery. She was in really great spirits that morning.

The nurse was getting Emma all ready for her procedure. She even gave Emma some "happy" juice to relax her before going into the back.

Emma wanted me to take a picture of her ankle "bracelet".

Happy juice has kicked in. She was feeling no pain.

Keep the back closed up Emma. (she was playing run away from Mommy here and was haing a blast doing it)

I call this one "DROOPY EYES" Hey man that is some good stuff.

I'm all ready to go....

Nurse Barbara has come to take me back. Mommy is really nervous, but Emma had not a care in the world. Hmm, I wonder why?Post Op - Emma had a really hadr time coming out of the anesthesia. She was trully angry about this and literallly screamed and screamed for about two hours after she was rolled into the recovery area. The only person she calmed down for was Rob with the help of a little dermerol.

Home that afternoon. Emma was quite the tired little tyke. She slept pretty much the entire afternoon and evening.

Papa and Nana Conklin sent Emma this super cute bear and aballoons which Emma has been playing with the past couple of days.

Night before surgery - February 19th, 2008

It's about 6:30 p.m. at the time this picture was taken today. I was watching her sleep on the couch and was thinking to myself, "Wow, she has gotten so big. She not a little baby anymore." So I grabbed the camera and took a couple of shots.
Although Emma is going to bed at 8p.m., I figured a short nap wouldn't hurt. She has a big day tomorrow as she is going in for ear surgery very early in the morning. She is getting tubes put in her ears and her adenoids taken out. Hopefully this will help with all of the ear infections she is prone to get.

I am hoping that we will be out of the hospital and home by noon without an complications.

To your own bed little one!

Today has been the 4th morning that Emma has woken up in her own bed. YEAH ME!!!

Monday night; we (which translates to me) started to have her sleep in her own bed starting at bed time. The first night was horrible. I think I got a total of 1 hour of sleep. That child of ours screamed, cried, whined, and moaned for 3 hours straight. But I was adament about it and kept her there. Even when Rob came in to "RESCUE HER", I kicked him out and stayed the course.

WHEW.... I was tried the next day.
Emma was quite the angry little princess towards me. I wish I had a picture for the look she gave me when Rob brought her in to say good morning on Tuesday. She gave me the evil eyes.

Tuesday night came and we had a total of an hour of crying. She still woke up in the middle of the night for about two hours. I was seriously comtemplating giving up and bringing her back to our bed. Then I heard that little voice of encouragement that said "don't give up now for God's sake, remember she has to stay with her Nana and Papa for a week here and there while you're out of town. You can do it."
So back into the crib she went, wailing and all. I shut her door, our door and silenced the monitor. Another half an hour went by and then complete silence. So much so I got nervous. Had to make sure she didn't whack her head on the bed and knocked herself out. She was fine. Laying in her crib quietly thinking herself back to sleep.

Aahh two more hours of sleep to go....

Wednesday Night: Half an hour of crying as she went down and then silence. The joy of silence. Right to sleep and only a slight wake up around 130 am, with 20 minutes of crying. Then she went completely quiet again without another peep. I still had to get up and go check on her as it unnerved me a little that she went so quiet so fast. All was well.

Thursday night: We had to watch tv in the bedroom since our living room one is broken. So Emma did fall asleep in our bed... but surprisingly Rob got up and put her in her own bed before falling asleep himself. KUDOS ROB!!!!!
She woke in the middle of the night, I went in, gave her the binky, and layed her down. Two minutes... 2 minutes... of crying and then silence.
Can you say that I am doing the happy dance today. Sleep is returning and I am actually starting to feel rested again.

To my husband who was the pessimist about this whole thing and wanted me to wait until he was far away to start this, All I can say is "I TOLD YOU IT COULD BE DONE." NOW WHO'S THE MOMMY?

Seriously though the only thing that could make this any better would if I had a video monitor that I could watch while she cried herself back to sleep. Because I have to say, I am a little unnerved at her sudden quietness.

The little one has moved into her own room and I have our bed back. SWEET!!!!

Mardi Gras 2008

Mardi Gras 2008

Pics of floats can be viewed on the slide show.

We went out and enjoyed Mardi Gras this year. Emma had a good time. (not that you could tell from this picture)

She quickly learned how to put her hands out and hollar "Throw me something Mister!" (well something close)

We got to meet Mr & Mrs Jolly Green Giant. Em was not to sure of that girl.
Rob kept Emma on his back most of the day from where she could see everything around her and not miss a beat.
Poor thing exhausted herself and just passed out.

Photo Session

Emma and I went and took pictures over the weekend. Here are a couple of them as a preview. I had her take her 1st birthday pictures and Valentine's Day pics. As soon as I get them back I will be sending them out.

January 14, 2008 - GOOD MORNING

Good morning!!! I was a happy little girl this morning. I walked to my class from the front door and didn't cry a tear as mommy left for the day. Its a good day today. (expect those two teeth on top are a bit of a pain)

Sunday nite bath time - 011308 -

HOLY COW!!! Talk about a mohawk. I LOVE IT!!!! CHEEZZZZZZ

Put a camera around and I will do anything Mommy says. See I turned to the side for you to have a nice view of my finished hairdo.

January 11, 2008

Hi everyone,
Its Friday and Rob is out of the area again. I am putting a clock on the page so if any one is wondering what time it is where he's at you can view it here. Emma and I don't have much planned for the weekend except for maybe getting some fresh air. Suppose to be nice. We may catch a Mardi Gras parade. I will have to look and see what the parade routes and times are.
I ask everyone to please put Rob in their prayers while he is out of town for a safe and a swift return.
thanks,
Jenn

Nana & Papa's December 2007

Emma in her Bears Cheer outfit. (Got to love it)
For some reason the kids love this drummer boy. Em was no exception.


Daddy wrestling with me. No wonder I am such a monster.. RAARRRR!!!!

Four wheelin December 2007

Emma was already to go 4-wheelin. She didn't care how cold it was outside she wanted on that 4-wheeler.

Saddle up and ready to go. Rob & Emma are ready to roll. Rob said that when he got back and took her off, she threw herself down on the ground and cried herself into a trantrum because she wasn't ready for it to be over. (despite her little cheeks and nose where frozen.

Pony Ride - December 2007

Emma was quite the busy girl over the holidays. After shopping & lunch with Nana, Auntie Christine and Mommy, she was up on the pony that this nice man had brought out to the shopping center and was riding around the field.

December 14th, 2007

Rob and I had a Christmas party to go to on Friday night. So I thought I would upload a current photo of us all dressed up.

Emma's 1st Birthday Party

I had the best 1st birthday.

I had a banner with my name on it.

We had lots of balloons and decorations!

I had a balloon that sang "Happy Birthday"

And I even had balloons on my chair. This is my birthday cake.
I got my own "smash" cake.

This is my Papa.

We was making really yummy finger foods on the grill.
This is my friend Logan from day care.

He really liked the tricycle mommy and daddy bought me.

This is my friend Noah.
He was the only one who would wear a birthday hat.

I got lots of presents.

My mommy helped me unwrap them all.

We all played games like "stick the tail on the donkey".

I wasn't too far off from where it was suppose to go. It was fun.

And I loved my cake.

I sure smashed it but I smashed it right into my mouth. I almost ate the whole thing too.

I even shared it with my daddy. He liked the cake too.

My Nana was there too, but she was taking all of the pictures and didn't get a picture of her and I together. Maybe on my actual birthdate we will take one and post it.