Post Christmas trip to DC

My sister Miranda and her family weren't able to make it to Utah this year for Christmas, so I decided last minute to go out and visit her! Josh convinced me that he would keep Leo with him since he had taken off work anyway. (I have the sweetest husband!) 

One thing Miranda and I definitely have in common is our love for good food. She made sure to take me to some of her favorite spots and they did not disappoint. We did a nighttime "tour" of the National Mall & some of the monuments there, while her boys were in bed. She showed me around Old Town Alexandria and Georgetown...both so charming! 

It was really fun to just hang out and catch up, but was a little weird without my baby! I couldn't believe how much I missed him. 

leo's first christmas

Leo has a new found love for paper after sucking on all of his presents before we opened them for him.

We slept over at my parent's house on Christmas Eve, so we could all be together in the morning. (Well, at least everyone who lives in Utah)

I love watching the kids excited over their goodies from Santa. Can't wait till Leo is old enough to understand!

We had my family's traditional breakfast of ebelskivers, then went home to relax!  

merry christmas!

Although Leo is too young to really understand what Christmas is about, this year was so much more fun having him around. Yeah, we made him sit on Santa's lap...he couldn't have cared less!

Two years...

A handsome husband, a warm home, a crazy dog, and one beautiful baby later…the past two years have been the most amazing years of my life.

 I thought I might as well post our engagement and wedding videos, since I don't think I ever did. I love watching these and reliving one of the happiest days of my life. 

 

Emmy + Josh: Polaroid Engagement from Nathan Pickett on Vimeo.

Josh + Emmy from Nathan Pickett on Vimeo.

Josh + Emmy: Temple from Nathan Pickett on Vimeo.


Josh + Emmy: Reception from Nathan Pickett on Vimeo.

best little bud

nora update…our other child

 I cannot believe how amazingly well Nora has adjusted to her little brother joining us. She is the most protective and sweet big sister! Wherever he is, you'll find her there sitting next to or in front of him on the lookout. She is so gentle with him and I love that I can trust her with him. She is kinda like the other mama…even though she is still just a baby herself! It's so fun to see Leo watch Nora and giggle when she licks him. Most recently (with starting solids), Nora is right there at the high chair ready to lick his hand if he allows. It's too cute for me to stop it all the time! 

Side story: Last night when I got home from work, Nora was in bed with Josh. I told her to "go to bed" (which means go to her crate) so I could switch her places. Instead she moved right next to Josh and cuddled up while looking at me desperately. It was so cute…I was tempted to let her stay, but we haven't quite reached that point yet…if ever…

We love our Nora girl so much. We lucked out getting such a good dog.

we started rice cereal...

I think he liked it!