Quilt

Here is the finished product!  I made it just for you, Emma bean.  I didn't think I could do it.  Your mom made a really cute one and I thought I would try it.  It's really soft and warm.  I hope you will like it!

Little Girl

I love my two boys, with all my heart!  If I had been given a chance to have more children, boys would have been my choice because that is what I knew.  But, I am so excited for you!  I can imagine that we will have great tea parties and play dress up.  I can spend more time with you than I did with my own boys, which I regret not doing.

So, today, I am starting the job hunt again.  I was a little bummed that I didn't get a job I applied for in Salt Lake City and I needed time to rest from all the work it is to apply and interview, etc.  But now, I know that family is my priority and I need to move back to Utah.  Even if I hate the weather there! 

Uncle Shawn

Your Uncle Shawn is going to be the best uncle in the world!  He loves almost everything (except dawdling drivers), and he has 2 dogs that are his pride and joy along with his car which is an inanimate object but we'll get into that when you're a little bit older. 

The first picture is Uncle Shawn with my dog, Piyo.  He loves all dogs.  He doesn't really like cats.  Remind me to tell you about my cat, Luna and the time we lived in Phoenix and Uncle Shawn. Uncle Shawn did a lot of time-outs because of that cat. 

Angus, or Gus as we like to call him, is the noble creature on the right.  He is the best mutt around.  He's dumb as a box of rocks but he's playful and energetic too.  So I guess by now you know that our family kind of like dogs a little.  Hope your not a cat person!  That'd be okay if you were...your grandma would get you a kitten that your dad would have to clean up after her.

Harley Jo and Piyo

Emma, your little cousin Harley-Jo is so cute!  Look at her.  She's trying to sit on Piyo!  Piyo just wants to play with her.  This was at great grandma and grandpa Christofferson's house as Christmas 2011.  

Back to work!

Grandma spent the holidays with your mom and dad.  It was very fun!  You only kicked me once though.  I'm sure you'll kick me again soon!  Your mom and dad decided on your name:  Emma!  I love it.  You're my little Emma bean!  Your dad doesn't like me to call you that but he can't stop me, can he? 

I made my flight reservations yesterday to come back to Utah when you are born. 

Your itinerary

Date	Departs/ Arrives	Route	Flight/ Operated by	Travelers
Mon, Mar 19	8:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m.	LONG BEACH, CA to SALT LAKE CITY, UT	232	Kim Christofferson

I know March 19th is cutting it close as your mom is due March 20th but I'm kind of hoping she has you on Miranda's birthday (March 23).   I've got lots of pictures to share but I have to get back to work now.  Tomorrow...