The first flight

I couldn't ask for a better baby. Emerson was so good the whole flight to Utah. He slept and ate and smiled. The trip got even better while standing in line to switch my seat to accommodate Emerson. The worker asked for one volunteer to give up their seat because they were over booked. I was right there to give up my seat and receive a flight coupon for it. 20 minutes later the worker informed me someone didn't show and there was a seat available on the flight if I still wanted to go on my regular flight. So I got to fly on my original flight and received a $150 coupon to boot. Merry Christmas to me!!

2 months

It's crazy how one minute I couldn't wait to have Emerson and now he is 2 month old. We went to the Doctor's for his check up. No wonder he is pooping out the back side of his diapers. He is just too big for the up to 15 lb diapers now. At 2 months he is 24 inches and 15 lbs. He is really getting heavy. But so much fun!! Last night he even slept through his 3 am feeding. Yea!! After the holidays Emerson and I are taking his first flight. We'll be visiting Utah and we can't wait to see family and friends!!

On other activities, our house is still in progress, but coming along. The garage pad is built and we put in the outdoor drainage system this week. James has really been busy with work and the house. What a great guy.

Christmas Party

Merry Christmas to everyone. Last night was the annual Christmas party for my work. Emerson and I went to help out and participate in the festivities. What a fun time. Emerson even got to see Santa.

Economy

Ross Perot is still using his political flow charts. If you are wondering what is going on with our national debt check out www.perotcharts.com. It is a very interesting overview of our national debt. (It is nice that gas prices have come down, but it's too bad I'm not working anymore.)

Family Fun Weekend

I've been looking forward to this weekend for a while. My Mom and Dad were coming to visit. The weekend started by getting in the car and taking a trip to the airport to pick up Grandma and Grandpa Swiss, along the way we visited the office I used to work at. (Yes that is a Christmas Tree in the back ground. The office really enjoys seasonal decorations and Christmas is celebrated as soon a possible for as long as possible)

After picking up my parents we dropped by my parents hotel for some R&R for Emerson, it had been a long day.



Saturday we meet the Heaton and Winter family at the Oakland temple for the sealing of Sharee and Jason Winter. It was a special event. Jamie Heaton watched Emerson while James and I enjoyed the sealing. Our fist baby sitting event. Emerson slept the whole time. After the wedding Dad and James went to the lot to do some mans work. We are actually putting walls up now.


Mom and I went on a little hike with Emerson. I found this fabulous path at Tilden Park right near my house. I couldn't take a view of the bay because the sun was setting, but the other side of the valley was visible, the sights are breath taking and calming.



The next day was Emerson's Baby Blessing. It was a special event. Emerson did so well and didn't even cry.

1 month old

Emerson is now actually 5 weeks and 2 days old. It is amazing how time can fly. I've just been having too much fun watching him grow every day. He has started to smile and acknowledge us. He is now close to 12 lbs and 23 inches. He's growing out of the newborn clothes already.

Stroller Recommendation?

Now that I'm not pregnant I am so excited to get back into shape and exercise. So the question stands what travel system is best for light running/jogging?  I have looked at the reviews and am torn between purchasing an Iron Man bob or going for  something a little less expensive and buying -/Kolcraft-Jeep-Overland-Limited-Stroller. Do you have any recommendations on strollers I should know about???