Happy Mothers Day

Happy Mother's Day!

Just a few pictures before the holidays!!

Meet Emily Anne Marty!

We officially welcomed Emily Anne Marty to our family late last night. She was born at 10:34PM on August 26, 2012. She checks in at 6lbs 11oz and 20 inches long. We're all doing great- Abbey will meet her sister for the first time in a few minutes!

From March until August 25...

Lending a hand to get her sister's room ready...

Rocking dad's new hat

Sporty new sunglasses

Arts and crafts at Toddler Academy

Way overdue for a post!

Since the last post we...

...had wonderful holidays with family

...took a family trip to Mexico

...learned how to say our name

...MOVED

...started swimming and gymnastics lessons

...and lots more...for example, the picture below!

Guess what happens this September?!?

Family trip to Mexico in December

Fun in the sun

Abbey goes to visit Santa

Abbey's animal kingdom

Having tea with friends...can you tell she's her mom's daughter?

Rocking out her cool safari hat with dad

Digging her crayons

Abbey's stream of consciousness

Fifteen Months

Since our last update, we've learned to blow kisses, walk (when motivated), climb stairs, point out body parts, stack things, and kiss all the stuffed animals though not always Mommy and Daddy.

Showing love for her stuffed dog.

Playing with Grandma.

I'm a duck.

Ducks don't crawl...

At the Milwaukee Zoo, checking out the grizzly bear. Don't kiss that one!

Mom, Abbey...and a giraffe.

Taking Daddy for a walk.

Walking to Mom

13 Months!

Since the last post, we've learned to...

Crawl...ride a bike (or ride ON a bike)...walk with help...stand up in her crib...say "mama"...eat with a fork...growl...and lots more!

First bike ride

First birthday cake!


Daddy's effort at making a watermelon cake

Riding the rocking horse that grandpa made for mommy 35 years ago

Walking around the sectional

Learning to crawl like a big girl

Walking around the family room