The Emerson's

2011 thus far

2011-03-24T15:54:00.000-07:00

The Boys

Kael playing with some old Tonkas

Running it in for the touchdown

Sleepy Kael

Sleepy Bennett

WOW! I thought I was going to be better at this. But time sure does get away from me, and I forget to update you all on our life. First off, we have baby number three on the way and we are super excited. The boys love to come give baby kisses, but it means that my shirt is getting lifted up and the stretch marks are showing. But in the comfort of my own home I don't mind one bit, because in a way it is bonding time for the big brothers. Kael has come up with some great baby names. We first called it "baby Mater," then it became "doc," and now it is baby sister "Lighting McQueen." I think it is way better than calling baby "it" all the time.

Our sweet Kael is starting preschool soon and he is very excited. One of my really good friends is teaching at a church here called the Pursuit. I'm excited for him because Miss Laura is a great teacher, full of animation and love for children. Then, it will give Bennett and I some good time alone together that we don't get very often.

Little Ben Ben is growing so much everyday. He loves talking and repeating everything that we say. He is always following Kael around and wanting to do what big brother is doing. I thank God everyday for such handsome boys in my life, including their father.

Josh is hard at work Monday thru Friday making sure we have a roof over our head and food in our stomach. It is such a joy to watch the boys greet him when he walks through the door after a long day of work. They both yell "Daddy!" then run into his arms and give him the biggest hug. I know it means so much to him to have sons that love him.

As for me, I just got my camera finally and am Super Oober Excited to get out there and start taking pictures. I've learned about a new kind of photography called HDR (high dynamic range). It is incredible and I am hoping to get some of that going. The only problem is I need my own computer and the software to do it. So I am hoping to WOW you all soon with some of my shots. Right now I have just been taking pictures of the boys. The weather needs to get nicer so I can get out there. Love to All!

Too Long!

2010-09-17T09:56:00.001-07:00

It has been far too long since I last updated you all on our little family. We are all doing great! I started working for a company two days a week! It is perfect. I am the receptionist/administrator assistant for Oppenheimer Companies Inc. Everyone is treating me nicely and very encouraging. Kael and Bennett are in the loving arms of Grandma Emerson while I am at work.

Both boys are growing up on me. Kael has started going potty like a big boy. We still have to wear diapers during nap and bedtime. But he is very good about going when I ask. I just wish he would go on his own without me asking. Bennett is a running and talking machine. He may not go very fast or speak words that make sense, but he loves doing both.

Josh is still working hard at the desk for Lumber Products. But we all know his favorite job is being a father. He just brought in a new rig into the family too. A 1968 International Travellall. KAEL loves it! He calls it his "Hot Rod!"

They are all smiling

Kael took swim lessons this summer and did GREAT!

Bennett riding the scooter! Not by himself of course

Kael's new bike for his birthday!

We went and watched the balloons take off

Watching the balloons

We went up camping and this is up at Summit lake. About a 1/4 mile hike

Camping food (Chips)

The boys on the hike

Bennett sunbathing at Warm Lake

Being a goof and eating his PJs. We do feed him.

Driving the new "Hot Rod"

Kael loves the "hot rod"

Singing at the lake

playing in the sand

A new Adventure!

2010-06-17T09:48:00.000-07:00

Bennett has embarked on a new adventure. An adventure in walking! He may not be walking perfect, but he does more than crawling now. He has so much fun walking around that he has a huge smile on his face and laughs. Kael likes to stand in the middle of the floor and say, "Bennett you can't get me," and of course Bennett can't get him, yet!

Kael is starting to sing his ABC's! We got a Leap Frog refrigerator toy from some friends and he loves to push the button to make it sing, and then he sings along with it. Josh and I can take some credit because we were the first ones to sing the ABC's to him. But now if we try to sing with him we are told to be quiet. Oh the mind of a two-year old.

I will get some pictures up soon of the start to our summer! Love you all!

IT'S THE HIPPO TOWEL

2010-05-10T16:25:00.001-07:00

I was helping my friend Lisa Wight with a garage sale one weekend, and she lifts up this towel that is a hippo and asks " Do you need a hippo towel?" I started laughing and answer, " Yes, actually I do need that hippo towel." Well, of course she looks at me funny, because who could possibly need a hippo towel. I precede to tell her about G-ma and G-pa Emerson. Now G-ma and G-pa Emerson have an amazing hippo collection. Wooden hippos, glass hippos, toy hippos, any kind of hippo you can think of. But, we have the hippo towel and Kael loves it.

Jerzee, our dog, was in the house one night and Kael was wearing the hippo towel after a bath. So, he starts jumping at Jerzee yelling, "I'M THE HIPPO TOWEL!" Jerzee was not too happy about it and was of course scaring Bennett. Well, I didn't get that on video, but I did get another cute video of Kael. So G-ma and G-pa Emerson this is for you. LOVE YOU!

HOT TUBBIN

2010-05-03T15:41:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, the boys and I had a fun time playing in the hot tub over at Gama and Papa's house. Bennett loved his little floaty thing. He even was putting his face in the water and trying to blow bubbles like big brother. I loved it because he seemed to have no fear and as a former swim instructor it was always one of my worries that my children wouldn't like the water. BUT THEY LOVED IT!! So it makes me a happy mommy.

Bennett hanging out in his floaty

Me and my stud muffins

Kael did really well with is water wings

Easter and a Birthday. Whew!

2010-04-05T16:03:00.000-07:00

Sorry this has taken so long. Life sure does get busy sometimes. Our Easter was wonderful. We had to be a church by 8:30 so that I could help out in the nursery. Then I got to enjoy the 10:30 service while doing all the computer work. Josh of course is the sound guy, so he enjoyed both services. After church we headed over to Josh's parents for a yummy brunch, Easter baskets and an egg hunt. Then home for a little relaxation time before everyone came over to our 1400 sq. ft. home. We had a lovely dinner, played some games and then had the kids hunt for more Easter eggs. We were able to squeeze in a little birthday celebration in the evening. Which consisted of a yummy chocolate chocolate cake that Patrick and Tara made.

As I look back on the day I am glorified to what Jesus did on the cross for us. It was Easter and my birthday. But if it weren't for Jesus dying on the cross for our sins to create our freedom. Then I would not have been able to celebrate my 24th birthday. The message of Easter is a great reminder of what our lives should be about. Living for Christ and Christ alone.

Kael dying an egg

So while we were dying Easter eggs,
Bennett was enjoying a pudding cup that Kael had left on the table

Our beautiful eggs

The boys in my birthday present and their
Easter outfits. I got a bike trailer.

Our St. Patrick's Day

2010-03-18T14:11:00.001-07:00

Well our St. Patrick's Day was pretty low key. Josh was home sick, so the boys and I were trying to keep the house quiet. So we went for a walk and played outside, the weather was beautiful. But, we had to have our corn beef and cabbage. So we went over to Brenda's house for dinner. Cal was out of town so it was Mom, the boys and me. It was a nice quiet dinner and the boys seemed to enjoy out Irish meal. I, of course, had to get some cute pictures of the boys in their adorable St. Patty's Day shirts. Aren't they so handsome?

2010-02-25T13:25:00.000-08:00

Well I have two mobile kids now and it seems like Bennett gets faster and faster as the days go by. It's fun to watch, and I know he is much happier now that he has figured it out. But it does make Kael frustrated because wherever he is that seems to be where Bennett is. I think it's cute!

The weather has been getting warmer and that enables the boys and I to take a walk during the day. Kael loves to collect rocks, sticks or anything that looks fun and interesting. Josh and I took advantage of the nice weather last Sunday and took the boys to the park and a walk along the green belt. It was fun to get out and go somewhere that didn't cost money. Kael enjoyed throwing rocks in the water and going down the slide. Bennett of course had fun watching big bro be a goof.

A New Year!!

2010-01-18T16:16:00.001-08:00

What a cutie

Too sweet not to share

Well, its a new year and we have started it out so far with Bennett getting two teeth at the same time. He is finally eating solids and some finger foods. I just can't believe how fast he has grown.

We have been working on potty training Kael. But I think it is going to be a slow process. He is somewhat interested, but for the most part happy as can be running around in a diaper. I have started being a little more pushy about it. But I don't want to push too hard.

Josh has been doing some wood working. He has made some beautiful pieces and sold some too. He has so many ideas, but only has so much time to work and spend time with us.

I am still playing volleyball, but the season is wrapping up. But on the bright side the spring season is about to begin. So I am definitely looking forward to that.

Snow Day

2009-12-31T14:02:00.000-08:00

It snowed on Wednesday, so Josh and Kael took advantage of it and built some snowmen. I was quite impressed with the huge one the Josh did. But of course he helped Kael make a little one.

Merry Christmas!!

2009-12-31T13:39:00.000-08:00

What a Christmas we had. We spent the night over at Josh's parents Christmas Eve. His grandparents came into town for the Holiday and how wonderful it was to have them join us. We started the day of course by opening presents. Then had a nice brunch with a table full of ham, eggs, monkey bread and crepes. After brunch Josh and I loaded up the boys and headed out to my mom's for dinner. The dinner table was full of Prime Rib, mash potatoes, corn, bread, olives and stuffing. By this point Josh and I were full. But we ended the day by staying the night over at my moms. It was a wonderful Christmas being able to spend it with all the family.

Kael got Big Boy underwear

Bennett opening his first present

A present for both boys.

2009-12-16T13:35:00.000-08:00

Oh where oh where has the time gone. It blows me away we are almost a week away from celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It feels like we just celebrated the birth of Bennett. Now he will be 7 months old. Bennett is sitting on his own now, and still not eating solids. I just don't know what to do with that stubborn little one. I am just grateful he is healthy. I took him into the head doctor to make sure his head was growing correctly, and it is. Not long ago Josh and I took Kael into the cardiologist to make sure his heart was beating correctly, and it is. So we have two healthy boys that are growing on us everyday.

The Christmas season is upon us and Kael is super excited about all of it. He loves the lights on the tree and redecorating the tree every chance he gets. But we made sure we put the ornaments he couldn't hurt on the bottom. Still no presents under it though. Kael would catch on very quickly that he could open them. He loves playing with his "Little People Nativity" that Grammy and Poppy bought him last Christmas. Bennett also enjoys chewing the people. So they play very well together.

We have gone through some rough times and good times this month. But God is always in control and we continue to put our trust in him. Bashful our golden retriever past away on the 9th and that was hard, especially hearing Kael tell us he was outside. The boys and I enjoyed the "Winter garden aglow" at the Botanical Gardens, decorating the house, listening to Christmas music, watching Christmas movies and driving around looking at Christmas lights.

Our trip to the Land of Ports

2009-11-17T09:24:00.000-08:00

Well, last Sunday the little boys and I, along with Brenda and Jordan, packed up the beast and headed to Portland to visit Grammy and Poppy(Great Grandma and Grandpa Emerson.) We were only there until Wednesday, but we sure did get a lot of sight seeing in. We went to Cannon Beach and ate at Moe's, walked around on the beach, and of course did some shopping. We went to the Corporate Office of Lumber Products and met one of the BIG BOSSES(Which use to be Grandpa and maybe one day Josh)!! Then to Sleighbells, the cutest Christmas Shoppe, then to the Mall and then The Old Spaghetti Factory. Which we got to sit in the Trolley. On Wednesday before heading home we stopped by Uncle Randy's and Aunt Patti's for a quick visit. But of course we had to make a stop at Multanomah Falls!! It was a fun trip and I am so thankful we were able to go. Hopefully next time the rest of the Family can join us. Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for having us. We love you!!

Poppy and Bennett

Me and the boys on the Beach
it was windy and cold

Bennett and I running from the waves

Poppy giving Kael a seashell

Kael and I at Sleighbells

Walking the path of Christmas Trees

Me driving the coolest Golf Cart-It's a Chevy

The Fam

The boys with Grammy and Poppy

Multanomah Falls

Me and Jordy

WOO HOO!!

Halloween

2009-11-03T14:10:00.001-08:00

The cutest Cowboy with his Cow

I'm Wilma Flinstone

Proud Grandparents

Papa and the cow

Kael opening his "Boo Bag"

Ben Ben playing with his new book

Kael opening Ben's "Boo Bag" while Ben watches

Our Halloween was a busy day. We started the day by doing some grocery shopping, and I think we stood in line longer than it actually took to get our groceries. But we did make home in time to watch BSU continue on in their winning streak. GO BRONCOS!! Then it was time for Church. Dusty spoke on the wrath of God. WOW was it an amazing lesson. God is so patient, but when he has been patient for too long, he will destroy. After church we went and did some trick-or-treating with the boys and they sure did get some candy. It was fun. We left the boys with Papa and Gama so I could go to a Halloween party and Josh could go play Settlers of Catan with the guys.

The Farmstead

2009-10-17T15:25:00.001-07:00

Last Saturday we met my brother, his girlfriend (Tara) and her two kids (Alena 9, Aiden 5) at The Farmstead Idaho's original corn maze. There was so much for Kael to do it was amazing. Sometimes when you go to places like that you wouldn't think a 2-year old would have that much fun, but he did. They had slides, a corn box, cow train, hay rides, a pillow jump, pig races, and more. So here a few pics to share with you our day.

The Corn Box (you know like a sand box only without the sand)

The Cow Train

The kiddos-Bennett

My boys lost in the corn maze

Josh being a Kid

Ben and I on the Cow Train

FRIDAY!!

2009-10-09T11:22:00.000-07:00

I'm so happy it's Friday. This morning Bennett had his 4 month check up and weighed in at 17lbs 3oz. and a length of 27 1/2in long. I can't believe how big he is. The only concern I had when we in there was that his goopy eye was back. But this time it wasn't a clogged tear ducked, it's PINK eye! Which means an eye drop in each eye three times a day for one week. Poor thing. But other than that he is a growing healthy boy.

Kael seems to be doing fine. Still just has a runny nose and a cough, which who doesn't these days. We just have to keep him away from Bennett for a little bit. Which is going to be hard since Kael loves his little brother and wants to hold him ALL THE TIME!! But we'll get through it and I have to be stronger than ever. It's so hard to see your little ones sick and not know how to communicate what is bothering them.

Pics of Rice Cereal

2009-10-07T14:46:00.001-07:00

Sucking on the spoon seemed to work

MMM... messy face!

Rice cereal

2009-10-06T14:43:00.000-07:00

Well, he had his first taste of food from a spoon. I don't have the pics, but will get them hopefully soon. Bennett seemed to like it. He did the taste, then push it out with the tongue. But for all that I gave him I think he ate maybe a few bites. Unfortunately it did not make him sleep any better. I think he hasn't been feeling very well so he is grumpy grumpy. But seems to be fine when I hold him. Goofer! We will try again tonight and he will soon get it down and then we can start some fun stuff! Praise to the Lord!

WOW!!

2009-10-02T15:00:00.000-07:00

"Behold, children are a gift of the Lord!" Psalm 127:3

Amen! What a blessing is to be able to watch them grow into real people. It is amazing how much Kael has learned in the last 2 years. From eating to crawling to walking, running, jumping, and speaking. He always concerned of where everyone is. Every morning it is "Baby sleeping, Daddy in car at work." He is so much happier being able to communicate his needs. Then you have Bennett who is laughing! He is such a happy baby. God has blessed us with beautiful boys.

He's 2!!

2009-09-15T18:10:00.000-07:00

Well as of September 9th Kael James is 2. We had a fun filled day going to the Zoo and then meeting Daddy for lunch. Then, we had pizza and cupcakes while watching Kael open all his presents. I would have to say that he like his weed wacker the best. But, that is only a guess since that is what he played with most of the evening.

It is so amazing how much he has learned in two years. God has blessed Josh and I with a wonderful son who gets smarter and smarter as each day passes. I wish that time wouldn't pass by so fast. But I feel so blessed that I am able to stay home with him and watch him grow. My favorite words he says are... wadurr, Bennett, mommy, Jerzee(our dog), Jamer, Nana, Nama, Papa, and so on.

Memorial Day

2009-09-12T22:17:00.000-07:00

Bennett with the bright sun in his eyes

Kael splashing in the Wadurr

The river we stopped at

Kael picking up another rock to throw

So what happened on our Memorial day? Well, I told Josh that I wanted to get out of town and go to the mountains. So that is what we did. We ended up stopping by the river and playing in the wadurr! It was a blast watching Kael jump and throw rocks in the water. It was very cold, but that didn't stop him at all.

An Adventure

2009-08-29T10:27:00.000-07:00

On Monday the 24th of August we took a trip to the Western Idaho Fair with Grandma Emerson, Uncle Jamers, Katelyn and Great Grandpa Broyles. Kael and mommy tried to watch the alligator wrestling, but Kael got scared when the alligator came out. So we went and took a walk. After that we went to watch the "Splash Dogs," which is a contest to see how far the dogs can jump, Kael seemed to like that a lot better. After the dogs I wanted to take Kael on a few rides. So we went on the Kangaroos and Kael got scared, then on the Choo choo and Kael loved it. We also saw the smallest horse and the largest pig. Kael was being silly because when we got around the big animals Kael would cover his eyes and say "NO!" But after it was all said and done I think Kael had a great time, and the best part of the day was "Hot Cone," which it was Kael calls a snow cone.

2009-08-26T10:11:00.000-07:00

Pictures from McCall: Ice Cream Ally

The Emerson boys

Kim, Katelyn and Jordan tubing

Kim, Kael and Josh tubing

Kim and Josh in front of Payette Lake

2009-08-26T10:02:00.000-07:00

Kael on one of our many walks during the day.

He is the happiest boy when were outside.

2009-08-26T09:58:00.000-07:00

Bennett 3 months old now laying on the floor smiling away

at mama and telling her stories.

2009-08-26T09:18:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our blog! We will hopefully keep on top of this so we can share our special moments with you. We'll be posting lots of pictures for you all. The boys keep growing on us everyday. Kael is as busy as ever. He loves being outside playing in the water and riding his trike. When we are inside it's "shoot ball" (basketball) and reading his "First Bible Stories." Bennett is 3 months now and as happy as can be. He loves watching his big brother play and telling us stories. Kim is playing co-ed softball for Ustick Baptist and getting better with every game. Josh is busy with work, but loves being home with his boys and serving at Connections.