The Stephens Family: January 2012

Monday, January 30, 2012

Emma's 3 year check up

This afternoon we had Emma's annual check up.

It couldn't have come at a better time because this little kiddo started feeling yucky last night.

The doctor says that it is just a little virus and nothing to worry about. We just need to keep an eye on her fevers and make sure that they don't get too high.

Here are her 3 year old stats:

Height - 38 1/2 inches - 76%

Weight - 30 pounds - 41%

Emma was such a big girl and even did her hearing and vision test.
She passed with flying colors.
I am so proud of how good she was even for feeling so yucky.

Other than the little virus she got a clean bill of health.

Her doctor says that she is healthy and progressing just as she should.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Happy 4th Birthday Ethan!

Today we celebrated Ethan's Birthday and went to his mustache bash.

Of course everything was adorable and hand crafted by Ron and Sarah.

They always throw the best parties!

Our little girl partied her self out again.

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Soccer and Happy 40th Travis!

Good job teams!

Bad job mama... didn't get any pictures during the game.

After afternoon naps and a little play time we headed off to Travis and Wendy's for Travis' 40th Birthday!

Lots of fun playing Wii.

Bri made beautiful cupcakes.

Then it was time for some poker.

The Birthday Boy even got dressed up in his beer drinking outfit (lederhosen) with his German Stein.

Emma had such a great time and partied her little self out.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Four from Friday

Friday morning Emma and I went for a long walk around Lakeview Park.

After our walk we went and fed the ducks. They were so happy to see us.

Emma noticed that ducks shake their back feathers when they walk.

She decided to imitate them and shake her tushy as well.

Friday night we went to dinner with Papa, Abuelita, JuJu and Aunt Lizzy.

These two little cuties shared a shake and looked absolutely adorable.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Safari Park

After Emma's soccer game we headed to the Safari Park (Wild Animal Park).

Emma was in charge of the map and made sure we headed straight to the Gorillas.

Emma's 1st soccer game

Yesterday morning Emma played her first soccer game.

She had such a great time meeting new friends.

Her best friend on the team is Coach Campbell. Emma loves her.

Emma started out the game great and had lots of fun. Then she took a little spill and came off the field in tears. She calmed down and got back on the field, but was attached to coach Campbell the rest of the game. Despite her fall she had a great time and enjoyed playing and said she can't wait for her next game.

It is so much fun to watch these little guys play. They are so darn funny at this age.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Boy or Girl?

This morning we had our 16+ week appointment.

Since our doctor does ultrasounds at each appointment we were able to find out if our baby is a boy or a girl?

We decided we weren't going to share the news with anyone until we told Emma.

This afternoon Emma opened a special box.

Inside the box are either blue or pink balloons.

It's a GIRL!

We would have been excited either way, but we are really excited for Emma.

She has been telling us that it is a girl since we told her about the baby.

We even had a discussion on the way home today...

Mama: What color balloons do you think will be in the box?

Emma: Pink for a girl

Mama: But what if it's a boy?

Emma: Then I cry and tell the boy to go home.

So glad she wasn't disappointed!

Emma is going to be the best big sister!

We can't wait to meet this little girl in June!

Funny thing... during our appointment the song 'Uptown Girl' came on just as our doctor scanned down to that area. Doug said, "it would be funny if this is a girl."
Then our doctor said "well it is funny that this song came on because it is a girl."