Emma's Day

Emma has many activities to keep her and her new parents busy! We love to watch Emma while she's on her tummy because she can now turn her head to look at different objects. Her neck is getting stronger too!


Emma likes her baths. As long as we keep a warm washcloth over her tummy, she stays happy until it's time to take her out of the water and put her diaper on. She continues to be very vocal about her diaper changes- she doesn't like them, and conveys her concern very well!

Our other two "babies"- Sydney and Lily- are pretty much oblivious to Emma. This is a picture of Lily actually noticing that there is a baby beside her. The dogs are doing ok with having a new creature in their house. I don't think they mind too much!

Visitors from Ohio

Last weekend Nicole's Grandma and Aunt Bev came to meet the babies they'd been hearing so much about. Emma and Benjamin had lots of fun playing with Great Grammy and Auntie Bev. We went to the mall- because isn't that what moms with strollers do? But mostly we just played with the babies and took pictures. Oh, and we enjoyed watching Ben get cereal all over his face- he and Emma are both messy eaters!

Happy Birthday Emma!

Today Emma is one month old! She seems to be enjoying life outside the womb. She has been on a few outings, but her favorite place is probably Aunt Heather and Uncle Mark's. There is another baby there for her to look at- and Ben likes to "talk" to her! Emma seems to be quite the eater, and currently weighs in at 8 lbs, 4 oz.

We are continuously amazed at everything she does- and are so thankful to be Emma's parents. Our first month of parenthood has been great, even if it has been rather sleepless. However, we are adjusting.........more to come later!

Emma meets her Aunties

Emma was so excited to have her Aunt Monica and Aunt Brittany come for a visit from Chicago. Emma got lots of cuddles and had fun sleeping in their arms, and the new aunties had fun changing Emma's diapers! :) They could only stay for a couple of days, but we were just so glad they could be here. We loved watching Monica and Brittany get to know Emma- and we enjoyed the extra help!

She's here!

Okay, so it's been a while since we've posted any pictures or news, but we've been busy! Emma Claire Cone arrived on Monday, June 16th at 4:52 p.m. She weighed 7 lbs, 6 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long. Emma's arrival was perfect- we couldn't have asked for a better birth experience. Nicole was only in labor for about 9 hours- and the epidural made things much nicer after only one severely painful hour!

Emma has been to the pediatrician, and was pronounced perfectly healthy. She has even gained back her weight that she lost after delivery, and was 7 lbs, 8 ounces last Monday. Emma is even more perfect than we could have imagined, and we are so thankful to have such a beautiful, healthy baby.