Emmedid the half.

I just couldn't let the HALF birthday slide by without a little party...
And having angel Emme Kate in our lives for HALF of a year definitely calls for a celebration!
In addition, keeping a baby alive for SIX months and Glamma and Papa's happy homecoming was definitely cake worthy!

Here is just about every detail of September 8th...
The good morning pictures of our favorite ice-cream flavor!

Mid-morning jog with Momma.

Afternoon nap time with Dada.

Uncle Michael was in town and spent his entire morning and afternoon stuck in our kitchen cooking away. 

His one-of-a-kind authentic Louisiana style gumbo. 

Perfection in a pot!

The HALF of a heart cakes. 

Happy Home Grz's and Happy 1/2 Emme. 

I wanted Em's first cake to be one that I made. Not too shabby for my first attempt at cake baking.   

A few goodies. 

The growing little lady needed most of them anyway. 

Momma got a little snap happy. 

No way!

SIX month old princess.  

 

 Hey there, feet.

 Hey there, thighs.

 Reunited and it feels SO good!

Emme meets the sippy cup!

 Near death experience. Ha.

6 months as a family!

The Martin girls.

 Mid-party wardrobe change for the TTU game.

 Wreck Em!

 Game time with my bestie.

Reading with the Gram's.

 DINNER TIME.
Sweet potato crowns and high heels for my favorite girl!

First food!

Going for it...

Taste test...

Bigger bite...

 Gag...

 "Are you trying to kill me?!"

 Try, try again.

"This is pretty yummy, Momma!"

 Present time.

 Hey, Hazel.

 The girl loves clothes.

 Happy 1/2!

We couldn't wish for anything more, Emme Kate!

It was love at first sight...

And it has been our favorite HALF of a year yet! 

And here is a peek at Miss Emme's SIX month photos by Cristin {an adorable family friend} of Jacqueline Mclaine Photography. I can't get enough of this blue eyed baby girl! And the baby bubbles... 

LOVE. 

When I get all the photos you better believe there will be a blog post featuring every single shot!

Emmedid turn SIX months.

Happy HALF birthday, darling Emme Kate.
I love you with my WHOLE heart. 

Twenty four week photo shoot. 

Six month photo shoot. 

Pretty, pretty princess. 

6 month appointment. 

 

You weighed 15 lbs 6 oz {37%} and were 25 inches {23%} long. 

Hi, Auntie Ashley.

 

Sweet little leggies with sparkle bandaids. 

Perfectly healthy baby girl. 

Emmedid grow. 

-I know this is my sixth time to say this... But, you change SO much every month! I love witnessing each new thing you do and am incredibly blessed to be able to spend almost every second with you.
-You are pretty much only wearing 6 month clothes. However, I am still squeezing you into a few 3 month onesies and footie pj's. Your shoes vary between size 1 and 2... You really don't like wearing any at all and it takes a diligent effort to keep them on your feet.
-You are still in size 3 diapers and have the cutest little hiney I ever did see!

-During the day you are still nursing just about every 3 hours and only "on demand" at night. You a sure have been demanding more and more, little lady!
-The last 3 weeks of this month you were waking up just about every three hours... You would nurse, I would change your diaper, and back to sleep you would go. I attributed the night time wakings to a 6 month growth spurt, but at your 6 month appointment Dr. Johnson thought otherwise.
{You will see BIG sleep time changes in the 7 month post.}
-Our Magic Sleepsuit obviously was not all that magical this month.

-You are really teething and getting pretty stinkin' aggressive with your chew toys. Oh yeah, you are quite the little screamer too. 

-We gave you your first food on your 6 month birthday. That deserves a post all of its own.  

-You are very aware of when I leave a room. And most of the time you don't like it.

-You are grabbing at everything! Your favorites include my iPhone, coffee mug, and necklaces. 

-We gave Daddy a Royal Dirty Thirty party and had tons of dirty fun. 

-This month you went to your first baseball game. Good thing it was the Sugar Land Skeeters and close to home because we didn't stay long. You were fussy and it was pretty hot and uncomfortable outside.

-You splashed around in Glamma and Papa's new pool. 

 

-We still love our jogging time together. We have even ran {literally!} to get dinner a few times. 

-We stayed at home a lot and took care of Glamma and Papa's dogs while they were in Europe for 3 weeks. It was kind of a zoo, but we got to play at home a lot. 

 

-Auntie Holly came over frequently and played too. 

-You and Gracie Goo are becoming quite close. She keeps you clean and spit-up free!

-You are starting to interact more with your little friends. Walker and Hazel are a few of your favorites!

-Auntie Holly went out of town for a few days and we sent her a special video. Your favorite new trick is featured at the end!

-You are attempting to crawl... Just gotta get up on those knees, sister. 

We watched Daddy's basketball team win his league championship.  

-You are the cutest little girl I have ever laid my eyes on. 

-You happen to love when I sing the Barney song to you. It always makes you smile! Obviously you haven't learned that I have the worst voice in the world. 

Happy HALF Birthday, angel Emme Kate!

The party post is up next!

Katiedid disbelief.

I can not believe this little nugget of pure JOY will be turning 6 months old tomorrow! 

Yesterday I had one of "those" moments. 

You know, the moment where time simply stops and your heart seems to burst with happiness. 

I was rocking Emme before her afternoon nap and she looked at me, smiled, and started laughing the sweetest little laugh. I joined in with her laughter and we literally giggled together {at nothing!} for five minutes. 

She is simply amazing. 

And all mine.

"Lucky" could never say enough. 

Just to see how far we have come, here are a few videos from our mini-Martin/Emme Kate journey!

We are pregnant.

Maternity photos. 

Newborn photos. 

We made it to Friday!

Our weekend will be spent celebrating {and feeding!} our favorite little girl, the return of my sweet parents, and the Texans playing their first football game of the season! Have a happy one!

Katiedid this week.

It is Wednesday. 

Hallelujah. 

All we want to do in this house is make it through the week. 

So far, I am on day 13 out of 17 of taking care of 3 dogs and 1 almost 6 month old {stop it!} baby. 

It is way harder and a million times more demanding than I ever expected. 

I am losing my mind keeping up with who has eaten, who hasn't eaten, who needs to go outside, who needs a diaper changed, who needs a nap, who's barking during nap time, and navigating my way through a house full of baby toys, dog toys, baby beds, and dog beds. 

I am over it. 

And I want out of my house. 

Which is not happening any time soon because:

1. Our washing machine broke while I was washing dog beds yesterday and flooded the laundry room. The plumber is coming this afternoon to fix it. 

2. The AC in the play room is not working again. 

3. I diagnosed my husband with SHINGLES and sent him to the ER last night at 11:30 to get the needed antivirals. He then spent the night in my parents vacant home to stay away from our UNVACCINATED daughter. I am continuously praying the chicken pox stay far, far away. 

Homebound. 

During our quality home time the past few weeks I have been reading the Baby-Led Weaning book. I am so excited to make sweet baby Emme her first "meal" this weekend. 

I have been testing out my DIY skills during nap time. First wreath and bow making session was a small success!

Emme is scooting her little self all over the place. Between scooting and rolling, this little Miss can make it from one side of the room to the other in no time! All she needs to do is get on her knees and lift up her tooshie and she will be crawling! This Momma is not ready for that. 

Emme has been learning new tricks and screaming up a storm.

I have been half-way hunting for a part-time FNP job and have a few different potentials. I am not sure if one {or any!} is THE job... And the harder I look, the more sad about leaving Emme I get. 

I have been trying to plan a small half {6 month} birthday party on Saturday... But, you know not much out of the house action is happening. 

And while it may seem like I am complaining...

I love this crazy, tragic, 

Sometimes almost magic,

Awful, beautiful life!

And wouldn't trade it for all the money in the world.

Happy hump day!

And cheers to a fantastic {and healthy!} rest of the week!