Big Canoe

We recently went to Big Canoe, GA to celebrate David's aunt and uncle's 50th wedding anniversary. We saw a lot of family members that we haven't seen in a long time. Emme had a gret time but then again, she is always happy when she's outside.

David's birthday

I took David and Emme to the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville, GA for his 31st birthday. We had a great time looking at the dinosaurs and the planetarium. There is more there than I expected. Below are some pictures from our trip.

A swingin' good time

Just a quick update on Emme's growth. She now weighs 7lbs 15oz and she has grown to 20 inches. She will be 6 weeks old Monday, May 4th.

David and I bought a swing for Emme not too long ago. She loves it! Here is video from her first experience with the swing.

1 Month Old!

Little Emme has made it one month! This first month has been full of changes and challenges for this first-time family. We go back to the pediatrician next week so I'll have an update on her height and weight then.

Emme grunts a lot! I guess that's her way of talking to us. Her neck is getting pretty strong and she tries to push up with her legs when we're holding her. She loves bath time! She has made two appearances to church and has done well both times. Last week she got a swing and absolutely loves to swing! It keeps her quiet for hours!

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Hoppy Easter!

Today was Emme's first church service and she did really well until she got hungry half way through "big" church. She's like her mommy, when she's hungry... she's not happy. Our associate pastor came and got Emme and introduced her to the congregation during the service. It was such a special moment!

After church we headed off on the tour de Dalton with stops at both grandparent's. Lunch with my family and an Easter egg hunt with David's family. Next year Emme will be able to run around the yard with her cousins hunting for eggs. It was a wonderful Easter and we are so blessed!

Changing everyday

It's hard to believe that our little girl is almost two weeks old! She's changing everyday!!

Emerson Elizabeth Hardin

David and I officially became parents on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 8:02 p.m. when Emerson Elizabeth Hardin entered the world. She was born via c-section and David held my hand the whole time. The first time we heard her cry was breath-taking. Soon the doctors placed her on my chest and I could finally see the bundle of joy I had been carrying for 9 months. Soon David was off to the nursery with Emme to be bathed, weighed and measured. She weighs 5lbs, 11oz and is 19 inches long.

We were finally able to bring her home Thursday, March 26. It has been an incredible experience watching her change each day. We are so blessed that God gave us our little miracle and we thank Him each day for this gift. We also thank all of our family members and friends that wished us well and came to visit us at the hospital. Being a new parent is definitely restless but each day has presented us with memories that will last a lifetime.