Happy 5th Birthday, Emily!

Dearest Emily: 

Your outgoing personality practically bursts out of the seams of your soul. It's only fitting your birthday is the anniversary of the day Mt. St. Helens blew its top. At times, it seems your exuberant, infectious laugh can be heard from miles away. Lord knows the entire staff at MLT pool has heard it. Your glowing smile paired with your beautiful blues melts our hearts. You are the funniest kid we've ever known, you are confident yet emotional and sensitive. You are incredibly smart and you are passionate about the people and things in your world. Kid, you WILL move mountains one day. We are so darn proud of you. Happy 5th birthday to our Emma Lemma! Love, Mama, Papa, Nathan, Jonas and Pumpkin the cat.

 

 Emily had an awesome time with all her friends!

The following day, we had family over to celebrate. 

What a lucky girl!

Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate this very special birthday. Love to all!

8 Months

Nathan had the pleasure spending his last few days of his 7th month in sunny Palm Springs. Joining us were our longtime friends, Ashley, Lewis, Sean and Emelie (and their precious kiddo, Noah). It was a wonderful trip where two milestones were met by each kiddo! Emily learned how to dive and Nathan started self feeding Cheerios and other foods. 

When we arrived home, Matt and I agreed it was time to ditch the monitor and do some nighttime sleep training with Nathan. Well, no training needed! The kid did 12 hours peacefully the first night! Hurrah!

Nathan is a sweetie. He definitely loves to be close to Mama, sissy and Papa. He is slowly warming up to the Mullet family chaos...VERY slowly. :) We love him so much, and we are so glad he is here!