Thursday, April 10, 2008
Monday, March 31, 2008
End of March 2008
Can't believe that it is the end of March already. Before you know it there will be Christmas music playing on the radio and in the stores. (although for me that's not such a bad thing).
So Rob is still at home. We are on some much needed borrowed time. But the word is he won't be around for long. (that's about all I can say on this kind of forum) The time we have had him for has been very well spent. (I will be posting pictures this week) I have had him very busy at the house. He put in a new border wall around the front of the house that houses our shrubs and plants. He also put a matching one in around the mailbox so I can plant my flowers when they come in. He dug up and replaced our walk way between the backdoor and garage. He planted some new plants for me too.
Our contractor has the new driveway finished and it looks awesome. I love having so much parking space. The back patio slabs have been poured also. The back yard has been levelled and the new sod was laid.
Only two more things to do to complete our major projects: the sunroom (which will be done as soon as my sunroom contractor gets us into his schedule - within a week or so) and our deck. (the deck I may be putting in myself to save a little).
I plan on spending lots of time outside with Emma this summer. Hopefully I can find her little tykes clubhouse swingset at a discounted price as she loves to play on the swings and slides. I also plan on setting up a little pool for her to cool off on those hot Louisiana summer days.
Our oasis is almost finished... finally!!! YEAH.
We are all very busy but well. Emma is doing really great. And Rob is anxiously waiting to leave.
Hope this finds that all of you are keeping your chins up and smiling as the sun shines down on you.
So Rob is still at home. We are on some much needed borrowed time. But the word is he won't be around for long. (that's about all I can say on this kind of forum) The time we have had him for has been very well spent. (I will be posting pictures this week) I have had him very busy at the house. He put in a new border wall around the front of the house that houses our shrubs and plants. He also put a matching one in around the mailbox so I can plant my flowers when they come in. He dug up and replaced our walk way between the backdoor and garage. He planted some new plants for me too.
Our contractor has the new driveway finished and it looks awesome. I love having so much parking space. The back patio slabs have been poured also. The back yard has been levelled and the new sod was laid.
Only two more things to do to complete our major projects: the sunroom (which will be done as soon as my sunroom contractor gets us into his schedule - within a week or so) and our deck. (the deck I may be putting in myself to save a little).
I plan on spending lots of time outside with Emma this summer. Hopefully I can find her little tykes clubhouse swingset at a discounted price as she loves to play on the swings and slides. I also plan on setting up a little pool for her to cool off on those hot Louisiana summer days.
Our oasis is almost finished... finally!!! YEAH.
We are all very busy but well. Emma is doing really great. And Rob is anxiously waiting to leave.
Hope this finds that all of you are keeping your chins up and smiling as the sun shines down on you.
Monday, March 24, 2008
Friday, March 21, 2008
Swanton Vermont 2008 Part III
Little Miss Biker Chick - Emma "binky" Leigh
"I think its almost time to give those things away to the binky fairy"
Emma's cousins - Silvia and Sophia (well the back of Sophia)Gone are the days of playing hide and seek or freeze tag.
Now its Ipods and Gameboys (or something similar)
Rob, Dorkus, Sheila, Scott and Emma all watching Rob's video show.
Rob and his cousin Kevin
Uncle Mike and Rob catching up a bit.
So that's all for the pictures I have from our trip to Vermont. I hope you all have enjoyed them. Sorry it took me so long to get them uploaded. (our internet is down at the house due to our construction - so I have to find the time at work to slip this in). More on the web soon.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Swanton Vermont 2008
Rob, Emma and myself ventured on a very short trip up to Rob's home town of Swanton Vermont. This blog entry is in three parts. First part is my journalling, and the second and third will have pictures. (Part 3 has not been completed yet but should be up tonight).
Although the trip started very rocky on Thursday morning, we finally made it to the hotel late that night. Up early the next morning and out the door to start our whirlwind of visits.
We had dinner that night with Scott, Kylie, Haley and Rob's friend Sean Chaney (Shawn). Nice little get together. I think Rob really enjoyed catching up with Sean (Shawn). (sorry not sure how he spells it) It truly seemed like we were in and out of houses and restaurants from about 10am til 10pm and then climbing back into our bed at the hotel. A very long and exhausting day.
Which is probably why we didn't get as early of a start the next morning. Although there were many promises made to stop by families houses we only made it to Uncle Tommy and Aunt Bonnie's house. (Sorry about that everyone) Its one of my favorites places to visit. They have always been so kind to me and have really been great to Emma. Bonnie makes Emma the cutest things throughout the year. (Bonnie... Thank you again - Tommy... your are in my prayers every night)
After that we headed over to the Swanton Community Multiplex where the family had a little get together for us. This was great. It made the short amount of time we had really functional (for a lack of a better word). We got to see more people than I think I have ever met on any of the other trips up North. Rob even got to see his old friend Chad.
Rob gave the family a little computer show to give them all an idea of what he does for a living, (it actually choked me up a bit as he is going to be doing a lot of what he showed very soon). Once the show was over we all sat down to eat. (Probably everyones' favorite part of a good party.) Then we all took pictures. (which will follow)
I think all in all everyone had a good time. It was nice to see so many faces smiling.
Emma had a great time meeting her dad's side of the family for the first time. Of course I think everyone fell in love with the little cutie. (I mean how could you not after seeing her - especially when she is able to melt your heart with her little smiles and girly giggles).
That night we went out to dinner with Scott, Kylie, Paul and Malette. It was a great time. Listening to Rob, Scott and Paul reminisce about their childhood was hilarious. Emma got to be a biker chic too. (You'll see on the picture blog) I didn't think we were ever going to get her off of the bike. It has been a long time since Rob and I laughed as hard as we did that night. Thanks guys!
Sunday morning we went over Andy's house (Grandpa Andy to Emma) and played scrabble for a couple of hours with the gang. I have to say, Andy is a Scrabble King. I think he has the entire scrabble dictionary memorized. Scott's not bad either. Rob... well we'll just say Rob played the game. :) While we played scrabbled, Emma played with Sophia and Haley. I think even Grandma Sheila got involved with their play for a little while.
Once the last game of Scrabble was over, we had to bid our farewells as we needed to catch our plane home to Louisiana. We had a great time everyone. And as always, you are all invited to come visit us down here anytime.
Hopefully the next trip we make up that way won't be years to come, and will last a little longer that 72 hours. (not to mention be in the warmer time of year so that we all don't come home with strep.)
Although the trip started very rocky on Thursday morning, we finally made it to the hotel late that night. Up early the next morning and out the door to start our whirlwind of visits.
We had dinner that night with Scott, Kylie, Haley and Rob's friend Sean Chaney (Shawn). Nice little get together. I think Rob really enjoyed catching up with Sean (Shawn). (sorry not sure how he spells it) It truly seemed like we were in and out of houses and restaurants from about 10am til 10pm and then climbing back into our bed at the hotel. A very long and exhausting day.
Which is probably why we didn't get as early of a start the next morning. Although there were many promises made to stop by families houses we only made it to Uncle Tommy and Aunt Bonnie's house. (Sorry about that everyone) Its one of my favorites places to visit. They have always been so kind to me and have really been great to Emma. Bonnie makes Emma the cutest things throughout the year. (Bonnie... Thank you again - Tommy... your are in my prayers every night)
After that we headed over to the Swanton Community Multiplex where the family had a little get together for us. This was great. It made the short amount of time we had really functional (for a lack of a better word). We got to see more people than I think I have ever met on any of the other trips up North. Rob even got to see his old friend Chad.
Rob gave the family a little computer show to give them all an idea of what he does for a living, (it actually choked me up a bit as he is going to be doing a lot of what he showed very soon). Once the show was over we all sat down to eat. (Probably everyones' favorite part of a good party.) Then we all took pictures. (which will follow)
I think all in all everyone had a good time. It was nice to see so many faces smiling.
Emma had a great time meeting her dad's side of the family for the first time. Of course I think everyone fell in love with the little cutie. (I mean how could you not after seeing her - especially when she is able to melt your heart with her little smiles and girly giggles).
That night we went out to dinner with Scott, Kylie, Paul and Malette. It was a great time. Listening to Rob, Scott and Paul reminisce about their childhood was hilarious. Emma got to be a biker chic too. (You'll see on the picture blog) I didn't think we were ever going to get her off of the bike. It has been a long time since Rob and I laughed as hard as we did that night. Thanks guys!
Sunday morning we went over Andy's house (Grandpa Andy to Emma) and played scrabble for a couple of hours with the gang. I have to say, Andy is a Scrabble King. I think he has the entire scrabble dictionary memorized. Scott's not bad either. Rob... well we'll just say Rob played the game. :) While we played scrabbled, Emma played with Sophia and Haley. I think even Grandma Sheila got involved with their play for a little while.
Once the last game of Scrabble was over, we had to bid our farewells as we needed to catch our plane home to Louisiana. We had a great time everyone. And as always, you are all invited to come visit us down here anytime.
Hopefully the next trip we make up that way won't be years to come, and will last a little longer that 72 hours. (not to mention be in the warmer time of year so that we all don't come home with strep.)
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
MONKEY CHEEKS
EMMA'S NEW CAR FROM HER PAPA & NANA
Sorry Dad, I know its not the best... but I wanted to share how you put Emma's first car together without hesitation for Mom on Sunday night. Thanks!!!
by the way, Nana did say this was Emma's Easter present... All I can say is... can't wait to see what she gets for Christmas this year. :)
by the way, Nana did say this was Emma's Easter present... All I can say is... can't wait to see what she gets for Christmas this year. :)
Monday night, after Emma and I got home, I let her ride the car around the house for about an hour or so.
She LOVED IT!!!
Here she is racing through the kitchen. I think this one will be Daddy's NASCAR buddy.
Can you say "beep, beep" ?
Nana & Papa's New Baby ~ LOLA ~
Introducing our newest family member ~ LOLA~
She is actually my parents new little addition. Rob and I got this little freebie on a trip to PETSMART. (it seems we are always picking up barkers from there.)
I had Emma and Lola outside with me one afternoon and the two of them were thick as thieves. Em now refers to all of the dogs as "puppy". It's very cute.
Now for some reason, my daughter is always sneaking over to Casper and Ceibas' bowls to grab a handful of their dog food (Beneful). She then quietly walks through the house eating it. It is so gross. But she likes it.
Here she and Lola were bowl-blocking for each other so they could both eat the food they are not suppose to be eating, and as you can see by the look on Emma's face she was busted.
That's right little girl - "uh-oh"
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
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.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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.
Friday, February 15, 2008
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!!!!
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!!!!
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
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. 
Saturday, January 19, 2008
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.
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