Celebrations!

Emma has had a very exciting week.  We went to the NICU reunion at the hospital where Emma was born and spent her first four months.  It was very surreal to be back on campus.  The reunion was held under a tent on the lawn near the Children's Hospital, so we didn't actually go back into the hospital, but it still brought back a lot of memories.  The reunion was a very nice event.  We heard that the oldest NICU graduate that was in attendance is now 27 years old.  We saw some of Emma's doctors, some other families we had gotten to know, and some of our favorite nurses. 

Danielle was Emma's very first nurse.  She was in the delivery room with us and is an amazing nurse and person.  She has a very special place in our hearts.  

Jenna was our favorite night nurse.  We spent a lot of late nights together as she answered our seemingly endless barrage of questions. 

Everyone was so thrilled to see Emma and so happy to see how well she is doing.  We continue to be incredibly grateful for the miracles that were performed at the hospital that allowed Emma to come home with us healthy and happy.  We're looking forward to next year, too! 

This weekend Emma, her Memere, and I travelled up to New Hampshire for a harvest party.  We had a wonderful time and Emma got to meet lots of family!  She had so much fun meeting her second-cousin-once removed, Ashlyn.  We didn't get the very first encounter between them on camera, but they gave each other the sweetest hug!  Too cute! 

This is how they kiss.

Best buds!  Can't wait to see them as they grow up together.  They even share a love of Curious George!  <3

Thanks for a great celebration!! 

When we got home, Emma took a splash in the tub at Memere and Grampa's house.  Baby's first mohawk - this one's going in the baby book!  

She practiced her singing too.  Great acoustics in the bathroom. 

More singing on her pile of pillows.  She's going to be a star! 

Thanks for a great weekend!  xoxox