Welcome Home DADDY!!!

We picked Wade up at the Norfolk base airport last week, and I've been holding my breath ever since, trying to bottle and savor every moment. It's been nothing short of AMAZING! We got there about 2 hours before his plane landed, and waited another hour for him to go through customs. The butterflies were consuming me, and I couldn't wait any longer!!! The second he came through the doors, a huge rush came over me of excitement, anxiousness of the first embrace, and a sense of peace. I finally have my best friend back. After we hugged, he studied Emberlyn, and Emberlyn studied him. The expressions on both their faces were priceless. Emmy went to Daddy, and it was as if the last 6+ months without him never happened. It's the strangest feeling ever, but it's as if we never skipped a beat. Everything was back to normal, we were a family again. And I'm so excited to share in making more memories with Emberlyn as a family of 3! I love you Wade! We're so excited to have you back! It's been a wonderful journey so far, and I know we have incredible adventures in front of us. WELCOME HOME!!!

Cute Shoes for a Good Cause

I LOVE Pedipeds! And just the right time to buy, because it's for a good cause. Select styles are on sale for $20 a pair through June 15th! Half of these sales goes to Make-A-Wish Foundation. So, I of course, granted myself permission to buy a few pairs for Emberlyn. We purchased the Abigail and Madeline shoes! TOO ADORABLE!!! Now it's your turn. So, go! Splurge!

5 Teeth Later and Sleeping in Her Crib!

Em's little mouth has been busy for months now! She's got her fifth tooth coming in on the bottom. How many teeth is she going to have by the time Daddy comes home?! The crib has been a difficult transition, not so much for her, but more for ME! She's been sleeping with me since pretty much Day 1. And I can't let her go! My goal was by the time we got back to Virginia, I'd move her into her very own room in her very own bed. I laid her down in her room for her afternoon nap, and no problem! She fell right to sleep. I was so proud, and I'm hoping I can keep it up at night too. Consistency is key. I keep telling myself, she'll get used to not being right next to me. The question is, will I??? What else has our little miss been up to? Well, she's learning to wave! That's been so much of fun! We took a walk this morning, and she was just waving away! So I kept saying "Hi Emmy! Hi birds! Hi flowers!..." She's always laughing and smiling, especially when you're laughing or smiling at her. Her entire face just smiles, and it's contagious! I can't help but laugh when I see her big grin with two top teeth poking out and her nose all scrunched up. She surprises me everyday with what a big girl she's becoming. In other big news...Daddy's coming home in a few days! He finally got orders this time, so it's a little more official. We can't wait! He's been in France for the last week, so what a way to end his cruise! Straight from France to HOME! Emmy and I have been running all over town, getting last minute things done to make our home just right for Daddy's return! I can't explain what this week holds for our little family. We love you Wade! We miss you so much, and we'll see you soon! Muah!

Proud Daddy
He was deployed when she was 5 weeks old. My oh my, is he going to be surprised!!!

Greetings From Virginia

We got home on Sunday, and it's been a whirlwind since! My fabulous sister-in-law and brother, Skylar, helped me drive back from Texas. They were an amazing help with the drive and little Miss Emberlyn. We had a great 3 day trip, the anticipation was almost too much to bear! We're home and it feels WONDERFUL! Thanks so much Michelle and Skylar, for helping us unload, pretty much our ENTIRE life! The countdown has really begun. Wade's going to be home in a matter of days! We still don't know an official date, it's been changing by the second. All I know is, SOON! VERY SOON! Unfortunately, I don't have a camera with me, so I won't have any recent pictures of Emberlyn to post. So, the next picture you'll see, will be of all 3 of us together again!

My Mini-Me

Emberlyn was such a big help while we were packing up her toys! She was getting very involved! But most of all, she LOVED being inside her toy containers. Too cute!

Ever-Changing Hair

If you know me, you know that I change my hairstyle ALL the time. I don't know what it is. I get bored and want a change. So, here's the new-do.

And Up Comes #4

Her fourth tooth is here! She was working on this one all last week. She has her top two, and her bottom two, and I swear she's working on more! We'll have to see what happens these next couple weeks. Well, we've been running around like crazy these days, getting ready to say our good-byes. We're leaving on Friday, and I'm so excited to get home! Our families have been amazing these last six months! Thanks for all the hospitality. I wouldn't have had it any other way, than to be at home while Wade's been out at sea on his first deployment. How awesome to have Emmy get acquainted with both sides of the family in Texas! I'm so thankful, and forever grateful. Daddy comes home in a week and a half! I can't believe it! It's going to be an exciting time, and I can't wait to tell you all about it!