This made me laugh....

This is the lovely face that greeted me when I got home from work. It made the day worth it.

Steve's Birthday

I'm afraid that Steve's birthday has usurped Emerson's five week celebrations. I have lots of pictures of Steve, and only a couple of Mr. E - I guess it's about time that Dad got the spotlight! We kept it low key for the birthday celebrations Tuesday night. Emerson stayed with my parents while we went out to eat (thanks guys!), then we returned to the parental abode for cake and presents. Steve got some shirts from Emerson and me (Emerson picked them out), a picture frame from Oberon and Bear (the parents' dogs), and a tea strainer/steeper thingie from my parents. Then came the surprise - a bicycle! I'd managed to keep this a secret for AGES - Emerson didn't breathe a word either. Steve was thoroughly surprised and happy (I hope). He rode it home today and looked thrilled to have the wind in his hair and the bugs in his teeth.

The artistic shot of cake, presents, and Steve. Happy Birthday!!

Surprised Steve and sleeping Emerson.

The surprise!

I'm not looking forward to going back to work on Monday. I'll miss Emerson and his silly faces and our morning cuddles before we start the day.

Sleeping Emerson at my parents' house. Happy 5 Weeks!!

FOUR WEEKS!

Mr. E is four weeks old as of yesterday. He even had a four week birthday cake, which I will happily eat for him. Maybe I'll freeze a piece for when he's older and can eat it. Or maybe not. Not alot has been happening. I go back to work on August 24 (boo). Anyhoo, here are the 4 week pics and a couple of videos.

Emerson's cake...lots and lots of chocolate

Hanging out with Dad watching TV

In my crib and wide awake

Emerson and his Elephant from Auntie Mel

My new Australian friends...thanks guys!!

Emerson chattering and crying

Making faces

Three Weeks Old

Emerson is three weeks old today, so I thought I'd post some more pictures. He had his first doctor's appointment last week - he's grown a whole inch and is almost back to his birth weight! He's holding his head up for short bursts, rolling from side to side, cooing, and eating all the time. We're awfully proud of him! His great-grandmother came for a visit over the weekend - I think she approves of him! We're all looking forward to Steve's parents coming over for a visit in November to meet Emerson. He loves talking to them on the phone, so an in-person conversation will be even better!

First story time with Daddy. They read Where the Wild Things Are and both enjoyed it, as you can tell! We're going to have story time every night - it makes all of us sleepy.

Goodnight, little boy.

Being three weeks old is exhausting!

The grumpy face - evidently I make the same face.

Lookin' cute.

Stuff that has been happening...or not

So our router imploded during one of the storms this week, leaving us with no internet and therefore no means of updating. I shall attempt to rectify that now! Emerson has passed the two week mark and is fast approaching THREE WEEKS! He's changing every day (and not just diapers!) and it is fascinating to watch him learn about the world.

Steve went back to work on Tuesday, which has been a big adjustment for me and for Emerson. Emerson gets excited when he hears the back door open - he knows Daddy is home! Then they bond over a nap while dinner gets made!

We've had lots of visitors over the past three weeks. My aunt, uncle, and cousin came to meet Emerson the first Saturday we were home, then my other aunt came over last weekend! Our friends (and Emerson's godparents) Matt and Jeremy appeared last Sunday to play with the baby - I'm not sure who had more fun!

Mindy, Kate, and Emerson

Cathy and Emerson

Jeremy and Emerson

Matt and Emerson - both very happy boys!