Em went sledding for the 1st time over Christmas break..and LOVED it! Chuck made this little video to show some of the highlights...it is one of my favorite Emily videos...she also loves watching it and will ask for it repeatedly when she sees a computer.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Saturday, January 8, 2011
Artwork
I haven't posted an artwork post in a while and decided over Christmas break it was time to start clearing out some of the artwork--so here is a sampling of the art Emily has been creating.
Lots of pictures
Emily had a very busy 2 weeks of Christmas break....here is just a sampling of the pictures from our time home!
She decided one day to "play school" with her animals and dolls.
Naptime
Art time-notice all of the animals have paper and crayons!
This was the Christmas dress Emily's Nai and Gramma made for her and bay doll this year. This is very possibly one of my new favorite Emily pictures.
And of course--opening presents. This is the 1st year Emily has really gotten into present opening. Her big present from us was her new bedroom set (pictures someday soon) and because of snow our travel plans changed, so she only had 4 presents under the tree Christmas morning. This was probably a good thing--because she got 3 opened and declared she was done. We left her 4th present, knowing we'd be doing more later that day any way, and sure enough, later on she was more than happy to open it. From us she got her bedroom set, some games (Cooties and Hi-Ho Cherri-os), a Dora bed tent and some books. Mar and Nick got her an art easel and an elephant pillow pet and Papa and Gramma got her a book and a tractor. From the Hilman side she got some clothes, a bowling set, a Dora power wheels, a portable dvd player and videos, a Dora snuggie and some other stuff I can't remember off the top of my head. Overall she got everything she wanted and then some! We still have Kingma family Christmas to look forward to in Feb.
This is a picture of Em helping Daddy paint her new room....she was very proud of herself and loves her new room!
She decided one day to "play school" with her animals and dolls.
Naptime
Storytime
Art time-notice all of the animals have paper and crayons!This was the Christmas dress Emily's Nai and Gramma made for her and bay doll this year. This is very possibly one of my new favorite Emily pictures.
And of course--opening presents. This is the 1st year Emily has really gotten into present opening. Her big present from us was her new bedroom set (pictures someday soon) and because of snow our travel plans changed, so she only had 4 presents under the tree Christmas morning. This was probably a good thing--because she got 3 opened and declared she was done. We left her 4th present, knowing we'd be doing more later that day any way, and sure enough, later on she was more than happy to open it. From us she got her bedroom set, some games (Cooties and Hi-Ho Cherri-os), a Dora bed tent and some books. Mar and Nick got her an art easel and an elephant pillow pet and Papa and Gramma got her a book and a tractor. From the Hilman side she got some clothes, a bowling set, a Dora power wheels, a portable dvd player and videos, a Dora snuggie and some other stuff I can't remember off the top of my head. Overall she got everything she wanted and then some! We still have Kingma family Christmas to look forward to in Feb.
This is a picture of Em helping Daddy paint her new room....she was very proud of herself and loves her new room!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Week 19
Week 18: Large tomato
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Total weight gain/loss: At the fitness center I was still at 10lbs, so we are hoping Christmas didn't cause too much damage.
Maternity clothes? Yep...this week I am enjoying sweats as I am on break...and I found a pair of maternity pants I thought I had lost so it's been a good week!
Stretch Marks? We're going to go with no....
Sleep: Being on break I am staying up later, but also sleeping in later, so I think I'm still at about 10 hours of sleep each night. Definitely dreading back to work next week if for no other reason than I have to get up so stinkin early again.
Best moment this week: Definitely getting some movement now...and loving it! I'm really hoping this baby is a mover and shaker unlike Em was.
Movement: See above
Food Cravings/Aversions: Pretty much anything...I feel like since I'm home I'm eating all the time!
Gender: Lots of people are saying boy--we'll know more next month. Jan. 13th is the big day!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: being able to pick up Em without it hurting
What I'm looking forward to:more movement and the u/s in 2 short weeks!
Weekly Wisdom: A clean house is a fabulous house....
Milestones:Definite movements!
Your baby's sensory development is exploding! Her brain is designating specialized areas for smell, taste, hearing, vision, and touch. Some research suggests that she may be able to hear your voice now, so don't be shy about reading aloud, talking to her, or singing a happy tune if the mood strikes you.
Your baby weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches, head to bottom — Her arms and legs are in the right proportions to each other and the rest of her body now. Her kidneys continue to make urine and the hair on her scalp is sprouting. A waxy protective coating called the vernix caseosa is forming on her skin to prevent it from pickling in the amniotic fluid.(babycenter.com)
Total weight gain/loss: At the fitness center I was still at 10lbs, so we are hoping Christmas didn't cause too much damage.
Maternity clothes? Yep...this week I am enjoying sweats as I am on break...and I found a pair of maternity pants I thought I had lost so it's been a good week!
Stretch Marks? We're going to go with no....
Sleep: Being on break I am staying up later, but also sleeping in later, so I think I'm still at about 10 hours of sleep each night. Definitely dreading back to work next week if for no other reason than I have to get up so stinkin early again.
Best moment this week: Definitely getting some movement now...and loving it! I'm really hoping this baby is a mover and shaker unlike Em was.
Movement: See above
Food Cravings/Aversions: Pretty much anything...I feel like since I'm home I'm eating all the time!
Gender: Lots of people are saying boy--we'll know more next month. Jan. 13th is the big day!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: being able to pick up Em without it hurting
What I'm looking forward to:more movement and the u/s in 2 short weeks!
Weekly Wisdom: A clean house is a fabulous house....
Milestones:Definite movements!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Week 18
Week 18: Bell Pepper
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound. (babycenter.com)
Total weight gain/loss: Up 10lbs from pre-pregnancy which seems like a lot to me but dr. was ok with it. We'll see what it is after Christmas..yikes!!
Maternity clothes? Yep...this week I am enjoying sweats as I am on break :)
Stretch Marks? We're going to go with no....
Sleep: Being on break I am staying up later, but also sleeping in later, so I think I'm still at about 10 hours of sleep each night.
Best moment this week: I'm 99% positive I felt kicks/hits from baby on Sunday...of course haven't felt them that strongly since to confirm it.
Movement: See above
Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing in particular...I have cooked twice this week which is an improvement from when I was working.
Gender: Lots of people are saying boy--we'll know more next month. Jan. 13th is the big day!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Nothing really this week.
What I'm looking forward to: Seeing family for Christmas
Weekly Wisdom: Rest is still a good thing, even when on break I seem to want to push too hard.
Milestones: Maybe baby's first movements??
Head to rump, your baby is about 5 1/2 inches long and he weighs almost 7 ounces. He's busy flexing his arms and legs — movements that you'll start noticing more and more in the weeks ahead. His blood vessels are visible through his thin skin, and his ears are now in their final position, although they're still standing out from his head a bit. A protective covering of myelin is beginning to form around his nerves, a process that will continue for a year after he's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If you're having a boy, his genitals are noticeable now, but he may hide them from you during an ultrasound. (babycenter.com)
Total weight gain/loss: Up 10lbs from pre-pregnancy which seems like a lot to me but dr. was ok with it. We'll see what it is after Christmas..yikes!!
Maternity clothes? Yep...this week I am enjoying sweats as I am on break :)
Stretch Marks? We're going to go with no....
Sleep: Being on break I am staying up later, but also sleeping in later, so I think I'm still at about 10 hours of sleep each night.
Best moment this week: I'm 99% positive I felt kicks/hits from baby on Sunday...of course haven't felt them that strongly since to confirm it.
Movement: See above
Food Cravings/Aversions: Nothing in particular...I have cooked twice this week which is an improvement from when I was working.
Gender: Lots of people are saying boy--we'll know more next month. Jan. 13th is the big day!
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Nothing really this week.
What I'm looking forward to: Seeing family for Christmas
Weekly Wisdom: Rest is still a good thing, even when on break I seem to want to push too hard.
Milestones: Maybe baby's first movements??
Friday, December 17, 2010
Baby Belly pics
Here are my 1st baby belly pics of this pregnancy....hopefully look somewhat like baby belly and not ate too much chocolate belly. A huge shout out to our good friends Rob and Michelle for finding and sending us the t-shirt. As you should know (if not go back and read several posts back about our transfer) Baby Hilman was nicknamed Ninja very early on, and it has become pretty much standard that when referring to the baby we call him/her ninja. In fact on my gma's cross stitched ornament she sent for baby she even stitched Ninja on the back :) So when Michelle saw this shirt she immediately thought of us and had to get it! And we think it is perfect. Hopefully Chuck will indeed get the Ninja he has been hoping for!
Week 17
Week 17: Onion or Turnip (depending on the website)
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Total weight gain/loss: I have a dr appt Monday so I'll have an exact number then.
Maternity clothes? Yep...will be parting with some of my nonmaternity clothes next week when Mar is here--she loves my pregnancies cause she inherits a lot of clothes!
Stretch Marks? We're going to go with no....
Sleep: I made it to 9 o'clock 3 times this week and 10 o'clock once! So hopefully getting better :)
Best moment this week: I had a dumb moment today. We had our school Christmas party and a parent came in and we were chatting and out of the blue she says "how far are you"? And I looked at her very perplexed and she said "You are pregnant aren't you?" to which it clicked what she was asking and made total sense. But for a short moment I really was clueless! I blame it on the late nights I've had all week!
Movement: I'm going with a slightly more definite maybe than last week. I've had some moments that I haven't had to poke and prod that I am pretty sure are baby, but not quite ready to say definitely yes eyt.
Food Cravings/Aversions: I seem to be enjoying food in general lately. Fruits and veggies are most appealing.
Gender: Lots of people are saying boy--we'll know more next month. Hopefully I will have a date after Monday's appt.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Oddly..being able to shovel the driveway. I know it's weird but this is a chore I normally enjoy, but am avoiding due to growing baby.
What I'm looking forward to: Christmas break!!!
Weekly Wisdom: Hmm......not sure on this one this week.
Milestones: Still a boring one more week closer to baby.
Stay tuned, there will be a belly pic coming later......in a special t-shirt bought just for Chuck!
Your baby's skeleton is changing from soft cartilage to bone, and the umbilical cord — her lifeline to the placenta — is growing stronger and thicker. Your baby weighs 5 ounces now (about as much as a turnip), and she's around 5 inches long from head to bottom. She can move her joints, and her sweat glands are starting to develop.
Total weight gain/loss: I have a dr appt Monday so I'll have an exact number then.
Maternity clothes? Yep...will be parting with some of my nonmaternity clothes next week when Mar is here--she loves my pregnancies cause she inherits a lot of clothes!
Stretch Marks? We're going to go with no....
Sleep: I made it to 9 o'clock 3 times this week and 10 o'clock once! So hopefully getting better :)
Best moment this week: I had a dumb moment today. We had our school Christmas party and a parent came in and we were chatting and out of the blue she says "how far are you"? And I looked at her very perplexed and she said "You are pregnant aren't you?" to which it clicked what she was asking and made total sense. But for a short moment I really was clueless! I blame it on the late nights I've had all week!
Movement: I'm going with a slightly more definite maybe than last week. I've had some moments that I haven't had to poke and prod that I am pretty sure are baby, but not quite ready to say definitely yes eyt.
Food Cravings/Aversions: I seem to be enjoying food in general lately. Fruits and veggies are most appealing.
Gender: Lots of people are saying boy--we'll know more next month. Hopefully I will have a date after Monday's appt.
Belly Button in or out? In.
What I miss: Oddly..being able to shovel the driveway. I know it's weird but this is a chore I normally enjoy, but am avoiding due to growing baby.
What I'm looking forward to: Christmas break!!!
Weekly Wisdom: Hmm......not sure on this one this week.
Milestones: Still a boring one more week closer to baby.
Stay tuned, there will be a belly pic coming later......in a special t-shirt bought just for Chuck!
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