Demolition Derby, Great-Grandparents, Emma, Baby & 39 Weeks!

I am now 39 weeks along today. I thought forsure there would be a baby in my arms by now. I guess he is just not ready! As I am lying in bed today, I thought I would take a few minutes to update and add some pics. The only pics that I had handy were from the last bunch a put on a CD, so that is what I had to choose from. So, here we go. . . .


Demolition Derby. . . .
Derek was in two demos this summer. He was in the Wabasha County Demo and the Goodhue County derby. The pics below are from the demo in Goodhue County (I think it was Aug. 6th?)

This is what was left of Derek's truck after the Wabasha derby. This was taken right before leaving to Zumbrota for the derby. Nothing hardly left, right?

Some misc. pics. . . .

Here is Derek getting ready to accept his 2nd place trophy. My friend Emily has a PERFECT picture of him accepting it on her blog. http://www.nelson2007.blogspot.com./ I am sure it is farther down on her blog since she actually updates.

Great-Grandpa & Great-Grandma Neumann's

Here is Grandpa Jack and Uncle Ross driving Great-Grandpa Henry's pickup truck!

Here is Aunt Lori, Emma, Great-Grandma & Grandpa Neumann just hanging out.

Baby. . . . Eli James

Here is Emma with her new friend Eli. He was born on August 16 to Susan & Saah. Congrats, he is very handsome. We can't wait until he comes home!

Emma . . . .

Here are some random pics of Emma at home one night.

She LOVES to be in all of the baby's toys and trying to wear baby clothes these days.

Happy Birthday, Great-Grandpa Arla!!

Here is Emma trying to feed the dinosaur to Uncle Chad.

Emma sneaking the frosting of the birthday cake.

Trying to get a pic of the cousins, but it looks like Emma is still more interested in eating the frosting!

The finished product!

I caught Uncle Ross and Emma still eating frosting later!

I hope that was enought to hold you over for awhile. I started feeling guilty because I know the next time I will probably get on here, there will be a little baby to also update about. I am waiting & trying to be very patient.

Just Some Pics . . .

Here are some pics for your viewing. Sorry it has taken so long again. . . . These pics range from the end of April until last week.

Here is daddy & Emma going for some "rides" in the wheelchair. We went to go and met Madison for the first time.

This is how Emma feel asleep on daddy, I thought it was cute. Is is obsessed with sunglasses these days.
Emma LOVED Maison's car. When we went to visit, this would be her favorite toy to play with. So, here they are!Emma with sunglasses on again. This is how she normally puts them on, up-side-down.
Here is mother's day at Grandma's. Ali, Emma & Natalie
We finally broke down and bought Emma her own car.
Here we are going to Rochester. Can you tell that Daddy dressed her?!?

Emma posing.

This is Emma when she hears daddy's truck coming home. Cute, eh?
Emma going up her slide for the first time.

Went to her friend Maison's 2nd b'day party last weekend.

Here she is swinging. .


And her are her and Maison riding in his new truck!

and of course FLAT Ali came to visit us, so here they are!

We are all doing well. I am now 26 weeks along, and feeling it. Emma was alot eaiser to be pregnant with.

Have a great rest of the week!

Long Time No See . . .

Yes, I know it's been forever. I think I may try to just keep up with the writing end of it, and if I get a chance to post pictures then its a bonus!



Well, I am 22 weeks along now. The weeks have just flew by, I hope this summer slows down a bit. I will have to post of couple of the ultrasound pics. (don't hold your breath)

We found out that we are having a boy, so that is pretty exciting. It is nice to know that we will have one of each atleast. Derek is pretty excited. We or I should say HE has picked out clothes with the construction theme already. It was pretty cute the other night while at Target, we get home and I am unloading the bags and there is a little boy pajama in the bag that had a cute saying on it about Dad's little "something", I can't quite remember.

Emma is doing good. She is now a little over 17 months. She loves playing with her dolls and loves to pretend to cook. She is talking more and more. It is always a surprise when she just comes out with a new word. I don't think she quite understand the whole concept of mommy being pregnant, which is understandable.
Our friends had a little baby girl almost a month ago and we went to go visit. All I can say is that Emma just couldn't get enough of her. It was cute, but we will have to defiantly keep an eye on her.

Okay, this will have to be all for now.
We will try again later.

Uncle Ross

My Uncle Ross (or as Emma says "uncle Ra-Ra) is having one of his hips replaced this morning. Please pray that he will have a quick & speedy recovery!!

Children's Museum

Auntie Megan has been wanting us to all go to the Children's Museum, so we finally had a chance to go a couple of weeks ago. The main reason that we went is because the Sesame Street exhibit is there. My mom, sister, Ross, Lori & Natalie also was with.
We first explored the rest of the museum. Emma was able to play with bubbles, blocks and tons of other things.
Here is Emma playing some building blocks.
Okay, finally what Emma was waiting for - SESAME STREET!
Here Emma is on TV with Elmo & cousin Natalie. It was a bummer b/c if we knew it we could of brought a blank video tape with and taped it!!
Not quite sure what this face is about?
Okay, not the best pic & no editing done. But here is a family pic of the famous building on Sesame Street!
Ernie & Bert!

Elmo & ____ (Emma would be so disappointed in me that I don't remember her name!! I think Abbie something?
Big Bird!
Some cute pics of Emma just playing!!

Emma is now 15 months! Her doctor's appointment is tomorrow, so I will hopefully post an update. She is so much like a "little" adult now. Her facial expressions are priceless. She loves playing with her dolls and likes to read books. There is much more to brag about, but it will have to be continued. . . .

And for those of you who haven't heard, Emma is going to be a BIG sister! We are expecting on September 2nd, so this will be quite an adventure! Now, if only we could get Emma to sleep all night, each and EVERY night!

Dinner at Grandma Arla's

Okay guys, here are some pics. . . . I know that I am neglecting updating this blog. So, please let this hold you over for now. These pics are a lot of the same, but you know. All the pics are so cute of your own kids so here they are.
I have tons of updates for you guys, so I will try my best this weekend to update.

Emma loves to "pretend" now. Between playing with her babies dolls to playing housing & cooking.

Grandma has a set of play dishes that she plays with when she goes out there. So, here they are!
Enjoy!!