Life with the McCoys

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Dinner Party Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Friday, December 5, 2008

Emma's First Birthday

Since everyone else has beaten me to it...I guess I really had better post a few pictures of Emma's first birthday! (Even though I only have a few...wanted to just enjoy the day - hopefully Mom and Heidi took more than I did.)

1 Year old today!

Mom made Emma the same cake she made for me almost 27 years ago!! (See picture in lower right)

The Kids Corner

Father and Son

Some of the ladies

It is soo hard to believe she's already one - the days were long, but the year was short! She's so much more fun though and it's neat to see her little personality starting to show. Of course we are realizing more and more the awesome responsibility we have!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Poem to share

Shelly Howe sent along this poem and it really resonated...so here it is to share with all you mothers out there!

"I Loved You"

I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
Our life together has just began,
You're part of me my little one.

As mother with child, each day I grew,
My mind was filled with thoughts of you.

I'd daydream of the things we'd share,
Like late-night bottles and teddy bears.
Like first steps and skinned knees,
Like bedtime stories and ABC's.

I thought of things you'd want to know,
Like how birds fly and flowers grow.
I thought of lessons I'd need to share,
Like standing tall and playing fair.

When I first saw your precious face,
I prayed your life be touched with grace.
I thanked the angels from above,
And promised you unending love.

Each night I lay you down to sleep,
I gently kiss your head and cheek.
I count your little fingers and toes,
I memorize your eyes and nose.

I linger at your nursery door,
Awed each day I love you more.
Through misty eyes, I dim the light,
I whisper "I love you" every night.

I loved you from the very start,
You stole my breath, embraced my heart.
As mother and child our journey's begun,
My heart is yours forever little one.

Can't believe it's been a year already...

Scribble It GIVEAWAY!!!!

Recital Frock GIVEAWAY!!!!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

November 2008

November flew by in a flash... since all that's left are memories - here's some photos to remember it by!

We started off November 1st with Molly and Ben's Wedding - beautiful day for a beautiful couple - congrats you two!

Emma loves Cheerios (and decided to stop eating ALL baby food at once)

Went to a baby shower for Shelly with Nancy and Katie - lots of laughs to be had. Can't wait for another new baby (and friend for Emma) in the area!

I got an early birthday present :) Went shopping at a furniture store nearby to where Mike works.

Emma became more mobile by learning to use her 'walker'. She now loves running all around with it -and yes it's ever more apparent we need more space!

Emma and Karli played pretty good together on Thanksgiving.

Our little Turkey :) Loved Thanksgiving even though she didn't get to eat any of the 14 pies!

We all met at Hiro's (also Brad, Clarissa, Heidi, Dan, Judy, Mike, Emma and I). Exactly one year before I went into the hospital and found out I was...SURPRISE...going to have a baby. Certainly enjoyed the yummy meal here much more than last year (no food...and feeling very ICKY)

Emma enjoying Cheerios again at Hiros.

That ALMOST sums up November except the last day of the month which was Emma's First Birthday...pictures coming soon. Hope you all had a great holiday and look forward to more holidays coming up soon!

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Halloween

Since we were out in Ohio for Molly and Ben's wedding - we went to a little Halloween party at Babies R Us. The Zal's came too..here are pictures of Emma and Sawyer :)

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

New Bathtub

So we decided to do a little sprucing up to our bathroom...aka removing the green tile! First step...new tub and surrounding walls. Next steps to come eventually... .(like hopefully this weekend :))