Big News!

So the reason I have been such a slacker with blogging is...(Drum roll please)we are expecting another little one in January!!!

I know right...didn't you just have a baby? YES! Trust me it was a BIG surprise for us to. :) The baby is due January 25th and we are excited! Don't get me wrong its going to be hard but we can do it...right? ;) We will actually found out next friday what we will be having. Since I work at the daycare for IHC I have a hook up to found out at 16 weeks. So my next blog will be about what we are having. We love our little family and can't wait to expand it more. I really don't care what we have. I think a boy would be fun but to have another girl would be nice because we have all the clothes and they are the same season clothes. :) Emma is growing up WAY to fast. She will be 8 months old next week and we love her more and more everyday. At 8 months Emma is probably around 19 or 20 lbs. She loves to just stare at her daddy and cry when her mommy leaves the room. She is sitting up, rolling over, pushing herself around on her back. Loves to jump in her bouncer and LOVES to read books. She is teething which is making her sleep patterns bad this week. She normally sleeps 11-12 hours at night but the last couple of days she has been up it seems like every hour. Hopefully those little teeth come out soon. Mommy needs her sleep. :) Her hair is growing in thicker at the top but we just need to work on growing in the back and sides. She is doing awesome with her PT and OT. Her PT Mark said that the Major concerns we had like CP is out the window. He said most babies who have CP don't start sitting up until they are like 2 years old so we are super excited about that. We just need to work on the minor concerns like her Fine motor skills. With the help of Kids on the Move I know Emma is going to be our little super star! She improves everyday and we are so blessed to have her in our family. She teaches us so much and we are so blessed to have her here. We have been a busy little family this summer. We went to Nebraska for a family reunion on Steve's side of the family. Emma finally got to meet GrandMary for the first time and got to ride on the airplane for her 2nd time. She was awesome. I think people were really nervous to be sitting by us on the plane ride but after each flight someone would say "she did such an awesome job. What a good baby." We know she really is a good baby. Since we flew into Kansas we had to stop in Lawrence to see Kansas University. :) Steve went there before his mission and is a BIG KU fan in basketball. So we stopped there and it was like Steve was a little kid again. We got a lot KU gear for the whole family. Steve's brother and sister were also there at the reunion to so it was really nice to visit with them as well. We have been to a lot of birthday's this summer and two new nephews on my side of the family. We have been swimming, trafalga,and watching the olympics. It was been a fun summer and can't believe we only have 5 more months until baby #2 comes. :)

6 months old

Emma and her new cousin Owen supporting the stripped outfits together

Daddy and Emma at KU

Rock Chalk!

GrandMary and Emma meeting for the first time

Cousins reunited

Swim Day

7 months old

Daddy did my hair :)

Someone got into the chips...

5 months old

5 almost 6 months old...I can't believe it. I have been behind on my blogging cause I am getting ready for Girls Camp. Emma and Steve will be joining me this year since Steve will be the priesthood holder all week and Emma gets to come cause I'm the Camp Director.:) So I have a few pictures of her at 5 months but I need to get better at taking pictures. Emma is such a good baby! I love her more and more everyday because she is so good! I think she will be just like her mommy..."the good child" :) She is probably around 16 lbs. and getting the best chunky thighs ever! She will eat any solid food that we give her but first she has to make a funny face like she doesn't like it but she will eat a whole thing of food. She is our little Rock Star. She will eat Squash, Sweet Pot.,Carrots,Green Beans, Peas, Bananas, Pears, Apples and Peaches. I told you she is a rock star! She is sleeping between 7-11 hours at night still and loves her sleep like her mommy and daddy. She is still working on reaching for things and is getting better. She is starting to set up a little better by herself but still shows no interest in rolling over. If she is on her side she will roll to one side or the other without help but still needs an extra push to get on her side. She will get...it will just take her some more encouragement from her mom dad and her PT guy. Next month she will start working with an OT (occupational therapist) to help her with her fine motor skills. Emma is such a Rock Star and we love her so much!

PS I forgot to mention she is FINALLY growing some hair! She has some sections that are longer then others but its HAIR!!!

4 months

4 months old and loving her! We love being parents to Emma. She brings so much joy and love into our lives. She is growing so fast. She is in the 66% for her weight (14.5 lbs), 89% for her height (25.5 inches) and 1% for her head. lol :) But we already knew that. She is sleeping between 7-10 hours at night and is starting to eat rice cereal. It is a hit or miss when she will eat it. We have tried putting bananas, apples, sweet potatoes and she did like pears one day but like I said its a hit or miss with her when she loves it or not. She is going to be just like her mommy probably...a picky eater. :) Let's hope not though. :) She is still not interested in rolling over but she is lifting her head up more while lying down so maybe she will start wanting to soon. He PT is working on muscle tone upper and lower and will start seeing her twice a month. So hopefully we can get even further. :) She is such a happy baby and loves to smile and laugh with you. She loves to talk to you and loves to watch your mouth move. We love her so much and can't wait to see her grow more and more. :)

Easter 2012

Family Picture

Play time in her jumper

Happy 4 months Emma!

Cousins Unite!

Here are the cute cousin pictures we did when they were in town! We love and miss you guys!


Just look at those cute legs!


They love each other! :)

3 months old!

I can't believe she is 3 months old actually almost 4 since I am slacking on updating my blog. :) Emma has had some adventures so far and she loves it! We went to Disneyland this month, had her blessing and meet her cousin Maggie and Aunts and Uncles on Steve's side for the first time. Her and Maggie love each other and had a photo shoot together and they couldn't be cuter! They are going to be Best Friends as they grow up. ;) I went back to work this month as well and its going well. I LOVE being back in the infant room with her...I mean i get paid to play with my baby...of course the other babies too but Emma is definitely the cutest baby back there! :) We are both adjusting to a new routine and she is doing well. We love her more and more everyday!
Update on Emma:
She is starting to laugh more and more especially with her daddy! She loves to see him when he gets home from work. She probably weights around 13 lbs. We will knew for sure in about 2 weeks for her 4 month old check up. :) She is starting to lose her bobble head and gain control of her head muscles. She is not a fan of tummy time but we make her so she can strengthen her muscles and learn to roll over. She works with her PT (Physical Therapist) once a month with Kids on the Move. Since she was finally diagnosed with CMV and PMG she qualifies for Kids on the Move here in Utah. It's a non profit organization that helps kids with Early Intervention. We love it and are so blessed to get to work with the wonderful staff there. I have volunteered there before and Steve worked in the same building when he was working for Friday's Kids. We love Early Intervention and I think its such a great thing. So Emma gets PT right now and if more is needed like Speech or something she can get that when the time comes. But she is going to be just fine...we might need to work on things like her gross motor stuff more intense but she will get it! She is such a strong baby and we love having her in our family! She is sleeping between 5-8 hours at night and we love it!!!! Thank you Emma! She brings a smile to everyones that she meets and is the cutest baby alive! :)

Don't you just love her!? :) I do!

Cute Onesie my mom made for Sophie when she was a baby but Emma got to wear it too! :)

Grandpa and Grandma Oldson came with us to Disneyland so we could ride the rides. :)

Toy Story Mania Ride

We LOVE Disneyland and Mickey!

PS Hopefully I can post there Cousin photo shoot next. :)

2 months old!

I'm 2 months old and getting big...I'm 10 lbs 5 oz. and 22 and half inches long!
Emma is such a good baby and we love having her in our family. She is defying all the odds so far and is doing great! She is getting "fat", sleeping 4-5 hours at night so mommy and daddy can sleep. :) She is smiling and starting to lift her head for longer periods of time. We love her so much!

One month old

I can't believe my baby is 7 weeks almost on wednesday! Time flies...I love her more and more everyday and I feel so blessed to have her in our home! She brings so much joy to our family..even as she is crying in my lap right now. ;)
She is close to 9 lbs now and actually has some rolls on her legs. :) She is smiling more and more at her mommy and daddy and is starting to lift up her head. She is a strong baby! She loves to read with her mommy and LOVES her bath time.
We have a busy month ahead of us. Baby E will finally get to meet Grandma and Grandpa Anderson on their Mission in Colorado at the beginning of February and then she will get to go to the Happiest Place on Earth with Grandma and Grandpa Oldson Feb. 22-26th! Then she will be blessed the beginning of March and she gets to meet her cousin Maggie and Aunts and Uncles from Steve's side of the family. :) We can't wait to have them all here for her special day!

Emma at one month old

Cousin Sophie loving Baby

Cousin Addy holding her for the first time.

Grandma Debbie finally holding Emma! She was and still has been with Emma through all our trails! Thanks mom! We love you!

Baby Shower

Lacie and Steph

Miss Sophie with her favorite Aunt Aaaaa

The cute table my mom did

My sister in law Carlie made this super cute cake...it was SOOO good too


Since I didn't have pictures to post about my Baby shower I decided to post them now since I got some from Sara. :) A big THANK YOU to my mom, sister' and sister in laws for giving me a shower. It was so cute and perfect! Emma loves all her clothes and toys. :)

More Pics of Emma

Going Home from NICU

Passing her car seat test

Loves her binkie

Grandpa meeting her for the first time

Emma's home for the first two days of her life

Baby Emma

I just love her!!! I didn't think I could LOVE someone so fast as I did when they first put her on my chest



LONGEST labor but totally worth it!

Meeting Dad for the first time


Well, Baby Emma decided to come 3 weeks early. Which I was kind of okay with but at the same time I was not ready to have her. :) I went in for my monthly ultrasound on Monday December 5th and my Dr came in and asked if I wanted the good or bad news first. Of course I said the bad news and she said I was having my baby tomorrow. I then asked what the good news was and she said I was having my baby tomorrow! lol We were all shocked and excited and nervous. I told my Dr I had a baby shower that night though so my Dr said I could go to that and then I had to be admitted to the hospital that night. So after my lovely work party (thanks Sara an Michelle) we headed to the hospital. They softened my cervix that night and by Wednesday I had her. :) I was going to throw in the towel at like 4 in the morning on Wednesday cause I was still only at a 3 and like 80% but my wonderful Dr came in around 6 and said I was finally at a 4 and 100% and that I could do this! She said if she wasn't here by noon then she would take her. Needless to say she came at 11:44 am :) It was the longest 38 hours of my life but she was totally worth it!!!!! I love her so much and can't believe Heavenly Father sent her to us. She is so perfect! I also have to thank my mom and sisters for also being there at the hospital with me. Go team Ashley!!! They were a great help and kept me insane during the long hours into the night. Emma did spend two days in the NICU because her body temp went down and then her oxygen went down a little to so she spent two days in the NICU and went home with us Friday night. I think she was just as spent as I was and was so tired and just needed to sleep and that is what she did when she was in the NICU. She did great in there and we were so excited and blessed she got to go home with us Friday when we went home. I don't think I would of handled it very well if I had to leave her there.

We were so blessed to have such great Dr.'s and nurses the whole time with us at the hospital. We loved ALL of them!
Her life here on earth has been eventful so far. :) She has experienced the NICU, her first Christmas, an MRI and lots of photo sessions. She just got an MRI done this past Tuesday to check out her brain and it was hard at first to hear the news from the Dr that it was abnormal. We already knew it was going to be abnormal cause of her Dandy Walker Variant but we also found out that she has some cyst on her brain as well. So far the Dr. said they are not anything we have to worry about right now unless she starts have seizures or something. But she is eating and growing like she needs to be right now. As long as she is hitting her milestones I believe we don't need to worry. I still feel like everything is going to be just fine and she is going to grow up healthy and strong just like every other baby. I mean look at her....you can't say she is not the cutest thing ever!!!! lol We are so blessed to have her in our family and can't wait to see her grow up. We love you Baby Emma!


Baby Emma is 4 weeks old (tomorrow)
weighs 6lbs. 4oz. and 19 and 1/2 inches long