Photo Shoots & Other Candid Moments

A couple of weeks ago, my grandma told the world that I am a celebrity. Needless-to-say, Mommy says I've been acting it, but I don't think I've been that spoiled. What other person doesn't want to get their way all the time? But anyway, the day I turned one-month old was the day that really proved my all-over gloriousness.

As usual, I was to get my photo shot, since it was such a big day. You only turn one-month old once, you know! But I will admit I was a bit cranky that day. For instance, my mouth, hand, and brain miscommunicated during my nap:

Daddy thought this was hilarious and had to pull out the camera. I did NOT take lightly to being made fun of in this matter!! However, Mommy still insisted on the photo shoot after my nap and 2nd breakfast (and no, I'm not a hobbit!!). She thought a full tummy, clean clothes, and a clean diaper would put me in a better mood.

She should have known better, though - that look I gave her meant tummy trouble was brewing!

Yep, I got me a clean shirt, and she only got one picture snapped before she had to change my first one! :-) Projectile spit-up is such wonderful revenge, though I still did not want my picture taken:

Mommy thought maybe moving positions might make me feel better. It did, too - I giggled so hard I fell over:

Eventually she gave up, and has labeled the following as my official one-month picture.

But all in all, it has been a good month of life. I was born (obviously), traveled to Cold Mountain in North Carolina, then to the farm in Georgia, where I got to see family, like my Papa:

I played a ton while we stayed at the relief-staff apartment for the remainder of my parent's maternity leave...

...but it is snuggling with my Daddy that I really love to do during playtime:

Mommy says I have a few more things to learn in the month to come, such as smiling and talking more, but most importantly, to learn to take a nap without screaming my head off. I'm not so sure about that one - I like it when I'm snuggled to sleep!

But that is it for now; more will follow later!

Giggles, coos, and my Winnie-the-pooh,

Emily

Vacation Days and More Fun!

I think I'm going to be a traveling girl... I'm not even a month old yet and have been in three different states! Mommy & Daddy needed a break from Anderson and we all took a two-day trip up to Cold Mountain in North Carolina. It was a lot of fun, and the first get-a-way Mommy & Daddy have had since they got married (not including visits to family).

Here's the view from the front porch of our cabin:








Pooh and I got to try out our pack-n-play, as well. He and I had lots of talks and playtime during the night when we were supposed to be sleeping!
































(and no, I am NOT picking his nose, even though it looks like it!)

I also had another first in the past week or so - baths! Mommy said my belly button was ready, and so a full bath we did. I wasn't too sure about it then, but I like them now!



















Here are my two-week pictures; Daddy took this set and I decided not to cooperate for him like I did for Mommy the week before:






















Daddy... I'm starting to get tired of the posing...

















Okay... now this isn't working...



















The three of us also went to my "other home" in Georgia at Mama & Papa's farm. I got to meet all of my aunts, uncles, and cousins on my daddy's side. Everyone was very excited that all of Mama and Papa's great-grandkiddos were there:

















And finally, our first family picture, with me at 2 1/2 weeks old:




















More exciting news and pictures will be posted in a week or so when I turn a month old; oh and Grandma will be here on Thursday and I get to go with Mommy & Daddy to Atlanta to pick her up from the airport! If what Mommy tells me about her is right, there will be lots (and lots and lots!) of pictures!

Hugs, kisses, and dirty diapers,

Emily