Monday, November 29, 2010

That dreaded day

The day that every new mother dreads is finally here....

After 8 amazing weeks at home with my little angel, it's finally time to go back to work. I am pretty upset about this new "working mother" chapter in my life because nothing is better than being able to take care of my little Emery day-in and day-out. Starting this Wednesday, Emery will be spending her days at my moms house. I know she will be in great hands (my mom has almost as much baby stuff as I do!) and I know she will have so much fun! Playing with Prissy, going fishing, going swimming and riding around on the golf cart with Bill are just some of the things she will be able to do as she gets older there. I know that once I get back into the swing of things at work, everything will be OK, but the initial thought of leaving my baby 5 days a week sounds awful, especially in the middle of the Christmas holidays. I just hope that I don't miss all the 'firsts' like the first time she laughs or her first word (which will of course be MOMMY!)

Don't get me wrong, there are many perks to going back to work.
1. The money!
2. For the most part, I actually do like my job and my coworkers.
3. I cant complain about being bored anymore.
4. Running around all day should help me loose all this baby weight!

So there, Christen. It wont be that bad! I hope everyone has a great week and please remember to pray for me on Wednesday! :)

Friday, November 19, 2010

My Little Model

Last Week,Emery and I had the privilege of taking pictures with a very good friend of ours, Brittany Willis. She is an amazing photographer and so easy to work with! I am absolutely in love with how our pictures turned out! If you are looking to get professional pictures made, I HIGHLY recommend her!
Check out her blog: http://brittanywillisphotography.blogspot.com/








































Wednesday, November 3, 2010

A Long Awaited Visit!

Monday, Emery got to meet her grandpa! My Dad came in town from Sapphire, North Carolina to visit his first grandchild and it was so great to see him! The 9 hour distance makes it hard to see each other often, but nothing could keep him from meeting this precious little girl! We visited at my apartment for a few hours, then packed Emery up and went to my sister's house where Dad had a photo session ready for our little model. Our goal was to take some "Anne Geddes" look-a-likes, but Emery was a little to awake for that!


One of my favorites! Obviously NOT one of Emery's! :)


That's better


Tiny little toes!


I should have taken that earring out, but I love her chubby cheeks in this one!


Little angel!

Dad, I'm so glad we got to visit and I cant wait to see you again! I'm a goose and you are a gander, I'm a princess and you are a king, I'm beautiful and you are handsome, and I'm yours. Forever! I love you! --(A little inside saying between my dad and me for those of you who don't know)