First Real Bath

Because Emmy's umbilical cord had healed we were able to give our stinky baby a real bath instead of a sponge bath. She wasn't happy at the beginning, but she warmed up to it after awhile.

"What just happened here?!?"

Chelle has had fun taking pictures of Emory last week especially because she is getting more expressive. We can't wait to see her smile which should be happening soon!
What a sweet little girl. We don't think she is haiving any problem gaining weight as shown by her chubby cheeks.

Happy Three Week Birthday!!!

Three weeks already, obviously thats shocking to Emory. That double chin snuck up on us this last week, we have started to see more "gas smiles" that we like to think aren't all gas, and the big event of losing her umbilical cord happened Friday. Grant thought it was about time to get rid of that yucky cord. Thanks to Nathan and Courtney (and Jacob!) for my adorable outfit.

Emory's first Christmas! We celebrated Christmas Eve with Jaypa and Nanny Dess, they bought Emory a super deluxe swing which she loves to watch the room move back and forth. Christmas morning we went to Uncle Rhino and Aunt Jenny's house to celebrate with Grandpa and Grandma Zimmerman. Emory got a bunch of toys that light up and make all kinds of noises. Hopefully Chelle will not go insane from all the sounds. Grant read Emory the Bible story of Jesus' birth which Emory really enjoyed.

These are Emory's Christmas pajamas that we bought for her. The newborn size was still big but we thought she still looked adorable.

Spending some quality time with Grandpa Zimmerman. Emmy kept grabbing his chin and holding on. Chelle thinks its because Emory has the "Zimmerman chin."

All this opening presents can really make a girl tired.

We were so glad that all our family was here to hang out, play with Emory, cook, and help us out so much. We are so blessed to have such a great family!

Happy Two Week Birthday!!!

What do you do for a two week birthday? Here's how we celebrated with Emory...

Take a nap with daddy....

Get loved on by mommy...

Show off my grin...

And wear fun hats that are way too big.

2 Week Checkup

Today Emory had her two week doctor's visit and everything went great. She now weighs 7 lbs. 9 oz. (20th percentile), is 20.5 inches long (50%), and her head is 14.75 around (75%). Doctor was very happy. Emory cried for the cold stethoscope and again for the heel prick (of course).

Here's dad and Emmy before getting weighed...
And here is mom and baby afterwards...

Our Angry Little Elf

Grant wanted to take some picture of Emory with Christmas things, as you can see Emory wasn't exactly happy with the idea. Things started out well and then not so much.

Thank you Steve & Carol for my "Elf in Training" onesie!

When Emory gets angry (which rarely happens) we have figured out a few things that help make her happy. Like her bouncy seat....


The pacifier which just started to work....

And our favorite, the dryer.

I love this picture of Emory after her last bath.

Why the wrinkled forehead???

Happy One Week Birthday!!!

She also went to the pediatrician for the first time this week and is now back at her birth weight of 7 pounds and 4 ounces.



We are so excited with how well Emory is doing and seeing how much she has changed. We celebrated her one week birthday with Grant reading her one of Chelle's favorite books, "Pat the Bunny."

Hospital Pictures

We just got some professional pictures in that were taken at Baylor.

Enjoy!

Proof Set 1
Proof Set 2

The eight sides of Baby Dess

We have enjoyed watching Emory's different expressions in the past few days and thought we would share them with you...

Content

ANGRY

sleepy

Confused

Happy

???

Embarrassed
And, thanks to Aunt Jenny... smiley

Bath Time

Emory had her first bath at home today. Hopefully this video works out...

Coming Home

Yesterday (Saturday), Emory decided she had been at the hospital long enough and we headed home. She slept the whole car ride home and seems to be enjoying the house so far. Before leaving, a photographer came by and took some great pictures.

Chelle & Emory right before leaving:

First time in the car!

Grandpa Zimmerman refinished a bassinet that they used for both Chelle and Ryan when they were babies. We were amazed at how great it looks, he did such a great job!

Emory also got to meet our wonderful friends Donald & Angela tonight!