Mother's Day Out pictures for December

Here are the pictures from Emma's Mother's day out at CDC.

Emma with Santa

Today it is 76 degrees and we went for a horse drawn carriage ride with Santa in the shopping center where Emma takes Little Gym. Click on the picture to see the slideshow at Kodak Gallery.

Emma at 21 Months

Mother's Day Out pictures for November

Here are the pictures from Emma's Mother's day out at CDC (Children's Discovery Center).

Thanksgiving at Fall Creek

We had a big group out at Fall Creek this year for Thanksgiving. There are some good pictures of Emma playing with cousins Charles, Georgia and Yates. From the Auler side of the family, we had Ed, Susan, Chad, Stacy, Charles and Yates. From the Wright side of the family we had Stan, Laurie, John, Sheila and Georgia. Here are the pictures from the weekend (note how low the Colorado River is at the winery as well).

Emma at 20 Months

Mother's Day Out pictures for October

Here are the pictures from Emma's Mother's day out at CDC (Children's Discovery Center).

Emma at 19 Months

Mother's Day Out pictures for September

Here are the pictures from Emma's Mother's day out at CDC (Children's Discovery Center).

Emma's 18 Month Dr. Appointment

Emma had her 18 month well visit this morning. We went to a different doctor in the practice and she is my favorite. She has 2 young kids and very down to earth.

Everything looks great and Emma is right on track developmentally. The only thing to be concerned about is if she won't say any "m" words in a couple of months to call the dr. (If you did not know Emma calls me dada and Mike daddy). Emma is feeling better and nothing is coming out either end for over 24 hours now. She will be on the BRAT diet for today and if she keeps everything down she will go to Mother's Day Out tomorrow. She should of had 1 shot today, but I wanted to postpone it for a couple of days since she has not been feeling well. When we go back next week for the shot I am going to have her weighted again. I am not sure how accurate the weight is since she has only been on crackers and water for the last 36 hours.

weight: 27.2 pounds (85%)
height: 33 inches (85%)
head: 18.25 inches (50%)

Emma at 18 Months

Mother's Day Out pictures for August

This month we started Emma in Mother's Day out at Children's Discovery Center, a ministry of Christ United Methodist Church (CUMC). This church and their Mother's Day out program was recommended by Will and Lisa Stokes who have sent both of their children there.
Here are the pictures from the first month of the program.

Emma at 17 Months

Emma at 16 Months

Emma's 15 Month Dr. Appointment

Emma had her 15 month well visit today and everything looks great. We will go back in 3 months for the 18 month well visit. The doctor said she is probably hitting herself in the head to get attention so we should try to ignore her or distract her from doing it. When she is screaming/fussing for food we just need to ignore her or distract her. All of that is typical toddler stuff. We should only do time out for hitting and biting (which she is not doing).

weight: 26 pounds 9.5 ounces (90%)
height: 30.25 inches (45%)
head: 18 inches (50%)

Emma at 15 Months

Emma at 14 Months

Emma walking with her walker outside

Here a video we took while taking a walk outside with the entire family.

Easter 2006 (13 months old)

Here are the pictures from our Easter lunch.

Walking with her walker inside

Here's a video we took of her when she first started walking with her walker.

Emma at 13 Months

12 Month Doctor Appointment

Today we went to our new pediatrician Dr. Michael Franks at Willow Bend Pediatrics. He seems really nice and laid back. The office is really close to the house. The office has giant stuffed animal heads on the wall (not the real thing, stuffed animals). It is very cute... kind of a safari theme. I only waited a few minutes for the doctor and nurse. Emma weighs 22 lbs 15.5 ounces (80%) and she is 30 inches long (80%). The doctor said we are right on track on growth and developmental. We go back in 3 months.

In 3 months we will talk about getting rid of the pacifier and bottle. (fun times ahead). The doctor suggested for discipline doing time out for a minute if she hits or bites anyone. She will know what it is. We need to designate a spot for time out and leave her there for a minute. Eventually, we will leave her alone in that spot for a minute. He said to pick our battles, but not too tolerate hitting or biting. Unfortunately he said just deal with her biting the furniture. Do not punish her for that. Just make sure she has a pacifier or something to teethe on instead.

He also wants us to start Emma on vitamins one time a day, but not with milk. Milk takes away the potency of the vitamin. We also need to start brushing Emma's teeth with water. Emma needs to keep drinking only Whole Milk until she is 2. It is crucial for her to drink only whole milk because she needs the nutrients and fat. She should be drinking about or more than 15 ounces a day.

Emma's 1st Birthday Party

Here are the pictures from Emma's First Birthday Party.

Emma at 10 Months