Adventures in web design

I am clueless when it comes to the WWW.  Blogging? I'm learning as I go... it's outside of my comfort zone. Web design? Forget about it! I had read a bit about it, asked a few questions. Every time my head would start pounding. Yet, I pushed on. FINALLY I did it :) I made a web site for my bags!! www.asterjadedesigns.com  Also, if you haven't already, look me up on facebook and "Like" my page AsterJadeDesigns. Thanks a million!

I am SO excited! I even figured out how to put those flashy little buttons you see on the side of my blog. This has been a very productive week so far. I even moved my sewing machine to a table by the computer in "mommy jail" so that I can get a bit of work done during the day. Ahhh. If it weren't only 11:49 on a Wednesday morning I'd say it was time to put my feet up and have a glass of wine.

So for now I'll post a few pics of the monster :)
This was a day for the record books. Joe's not a matchy-matchy type of guy... but when it comes to Superman he'll make an exception. (see emmett has my eyes now too!)

 

He is NOT a fan of Gerber Graduate Toddler Meals... not at all...

So I fell behind a bit :)

 Always on the go! Now that he can take steps by himself he's go go go!

The past 2 months just flew by! I always say, "thank goodness I take so many pictures or I'd never remember what happened!" We had a great visit with the grandparents. It's so nice to have people in our home and not have to drive 1,000 miles with a baby and dog in tow! Joe is busy at work like always. A couple months ago his work schedule changed so that he's actually at home a lot more then he was. It's great! Emmett sure loves seeing another face around here.

The boys had a great birthday party together. It was a lot of fun! Emmett has 3 molars now. #4 isn't far behind!

Just this morning he walked across the room for the first time. It was the longest distance he's gone so far! It's just amazing how quickly he's been picking up on things. This morning he also knocked on the wall and said "knock" then he heard daisy running down the hall and said "daisy" Other then a "mommy or dadadeeeee" here and there Daisy was his first word. LOL He loves that dog. He is such a ham! She still isn't fond of him jumping on her... but she's never far behind him.

Look what I can do! He climbed in here all by himself. What a little monkey!

So much to do....

I have a list about a mile long of all the things I'd like to get done in the next week (sitting on the computer sure isn't helping!!) One thing I can check off is taking Emmett's 1 year pictures. It's hard to believe that this time last year I was crying to Joe that I was nervous about being a mom. Now I can't imagine my life any other way! He's getting sooo good at standing on his own. He can say "mama", "dada", and "daisy". Any time you ask him something he shakes his head no. LOL He is just amazing :)

Family Fun Day

What a beautiful day we had today! It was around 86 and sunny. Hurricane Earl took the humidity with him. Thanks Earl! We've been to the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium a few times but today was by far the best. Emmett was so interested in all the animals... and they were very interested in him also!

Hello Mr. Turtle

Standing on his own... because he's distracted of course!

How funny is this!? Our little crab :) lol

The otters are so awesome! He wasn't sure what to make of them. They were so quick they'd swim right up to him and he'd jump.

What a fun day! We can't wait to take him back :)

Where has the summer gone?

Well this has been one busy week. With all the hurricane prep and running around I feel like we didn't even get to do anything fun with Becky! Yesterday we sent her off to D.C. Here are a few pictures from her visit and send off. We were so worried that the storm would mess up her travel plans. Thank goodness the storm missed us!

First taste of soda... lol

A few weeks ago we took Emmett to the ocean for the first time! He LOVED it!

These two are just adorable together.

I love them so much <3 !

My name is EARL?

Hurricane Earl is on his way! We went to Walmart nice and early this morning in hopes of beating the crowds. Well thank goodness we did because they had sold out of water and had just gotten a shipment in!  In addition to what we have in the house here is our hurricane kit so far. We also have a charcoal grill which might come in handy. Some of these things might sound strange but were on the list we were handed while walking into Walmart (yes they were handing out lists!!)

• 3 cans of fruit
• 3 jars of fruit
• 6 cans of soup
• 3 boxes granola bars
• 1 200' aluminum foil
• 1 box of freezer bags
• 1 box of 78 kitchen garbage bags
• 3 cans of snacks for E
• 2 large cans of Ravioli
• 2 cans of bug spray
• 2 loafs of bread
• 1 jar of peanut butter
• 1 box of pop tarts
• 9 packs of salmon
• 11 packs of tuna
• 3 gallons of water
• 2- 2.5 gallon containers of water
• 1 propane lantern with 2 propane tanks

I'm making a list of what else we might need in preparation of tomorrow. Being about 30 minutes from the coast we are praying that the rain and wind won't be to awful. The flooding is what we have to watch out for. No worries though friends or family!!

Emmett adores his daddy! Every time Joe tries to get ready for work E is right there helping dad. Here are my loves :)

We have a visitor!

Yes we do! It's Becky!! Emmett was very excited to see Becky today :) It's so nice to have another face to look at besides boring old mom!

This morning we had a monster towel for breakfast. NOM NOM NOM! Haha just kidding. I guess I put the high chair to close to the table... Mr sticky fingers... what can I say!

Yesterday we were sitting eating breakfast and I looked at him and said, "dear, you have a cheerio on your face." he cracked the biggest grin and I got the best picture ever! love it!

Peak-Aboo!

Yesterday was such a blast! Emmett is still feeling pretty crappy... but what a ham! He was so giggly and just all over the place. Here he's playing peak-aboo with Daisy, how sweet!!

They really love each other :)

BEEP BEEP! MAKE WAY! My birthday present is here!!! No I did not open it for him. He played with the box for a bit and I put it away. I would have given it to him but dad said no. *sigh* lol It's ok. No rushing his birthday from this mama!

 Have a great Sunday!

Ooops!

How could you say no to this face?! Let me tell ya, it ain't easy! Even when you tell him no he laughs at you. Yeah, I think he takes after his dad a bit.

So this next picture is why I love the PackNplay so much! He was entranced by the toy he was playing with so I thought I'd be safe to run and turn the dryer on. When I came back this is what I found. I couldn't stop laughing. He was having sooo much fun!

I have to say for a baby that can't breathe out of his nose he sure is happy! He really likes a good piggy back ride. Joe looks at me like I'm a crazy person as we run through the house making horse noises and bucking like a bronco. Hey, it makes Emmett laugh so I'll do it!

Mom's little helper

What a great little helper I have. Mr. Sticky fingers was banished to the PackNplay for a brief timeout this afternoon when he managed to sneak over and unplug the TV, not once, but twice. Before you gasp and say "A TIMEOUT!?" I mean contained play time so that mom can use the bathroom without fear the baby will pull the DVD player out and drop it on the floor... again. I never understood how on earth kids could get into so much mischief... I thought, "geez, don't their parents watch them!?" Well now that I've had my humble pie I can say that it is impossible to have your eyes glued to them 24-7. I can turn my back for 10 seconds (no joke 10 seconds!!) and he's on the other side of the room heading for my quilt rack(which he thinks is a jungle gym). 

Here my little helper noticed that the floor needed to be swept under the rocking chair. What a good boy! So he pushed it across the room and untied the cushion. Notice the baby gate to the left. It is impossible to keep him out of his room. He grins from ear to ear when the idea pops into his cute little head. Within seconds Hurricane Emmett leaves a trail of shoes, books, and nuks scattered across the floor.

If looks could kill...

"The underside of the activity table is way more fun then all the bells and whistles on top! How dare you use my middle name to get my attention, GOSH MOM!"

My name is EMMETT

Today Emmett discovered his new favorite toy! A personalized puzzle bench from Grandpa and Grandma Gertz. When Joe was a wee lad he had one just like it.

Yesterday was his second hair cut! He did very well. I sat him by the front door and gave him a comb for each hand. That kept him happy while he watched the cars drive by.

Here's what happens when dad dresses us :)

Bad to the bone!

I still can't believe that he's 11 months already. This year has just flown by so far. Next week we have Becky coming to visit. Soon after the Sieverts' and the Gertz family will be here also. It's going to be a busy month!