Who Does She Look Like?

Once again my friend did the 3D ultrasound for me! Which is so nice considering it cost over $100 to get it done else where. Chris was with me and it was so interesting how clearly we could see [baby girl]. It was so fun getting to see this little baby that really is in my belly.

The tech said that she weighs a little over 4 pounds right now and she's already got chunky cheeks. She also noticed that [baby girl] has got a lot of hair already. (yay for bows in her hair!)

She is such a squirmy little thing! She moves around all the time. Her kicks and punches hurt but at least it's a sign of a strong healthy baby. It was hard getting a still picture of her and one with out the cord in her face, but we managed to get a few good ones.

  

Her foot is right over her eye and nose!



Little pouty face



I think she's going to look like her big brother
...which is just fine with me!

I can't wait to meet her!!

Here is the link to Lincoln's 3D pictures so you can compare :)
http://chrisandemmaseymore.blogspot.com/2010/08/blog-post.html

Independence Day Celebration

This was Lincoln's first time at the beach! He enjoyed it so much. At first he didn't know what to think of the sand. when ever he would touch it, he would shake his hands in discussed. ha ha It was pretty funny to watch. Like everything else, it didn't take him long to get used to it. And the sand got his approval by LICKING it! ha ha Crazy kid! He kept bending over to lick the sand but he would just leave his tongue out and you could just see it covered in sand.

I know he would love the water. He goes in the pool practically everyday with his dad. And again, there were plenty of things for him to find and try to put in his mouth like shells, rocks, sea weed, and moss! Ugh!

Lincoln is such a funny little guy and we all enjoyed a relaxing day together.

he's testing out the sand



found some rocks to lick! Oh and he kept trying to drink the water too!



He'd always pull away from us. He kept wanting to do everything himself.



Loving the tide pools



he wanted to eat all the bright moss everywhere



we were getting splashed by the waves



climbing all over daddy!



he was roaming around everywhere



we found some sand crabs!



such a happy little guy

more exploring

Then we came home, Chris BBQ-ed some stake and I made this DELICIOUS chocolate cake!

Happy birthday America!

Summer Love

How it all began...

       It was 5 years ago today that I met my prince charming. Chris and I were both so young; I was only 18 and he was 23. I had just graduated from high school a few weeks earlier and my next plan was to go on a mission for my church. I planned on going early because I know 2 other female missionaries that served when they were 19. I loved going to the missionary prep classes. I felt so much joy and enthusiasm knowing that I would be sharing the gospel with so many people. And since Chris was one if the teachers, it made it much more fun too. The first time I saw him was when he was teaching. He looked so "cute". I couldn't hold back my smile every time I looked at him. He was wearing a white shirt and tie with gray pants and glasses. I went up to him after class, shook his hand and thanked him for a great lesson. (I don't even think I was listening to his lesson ha ha). I kept it short and sweet. I even cut him off and said I had to go... A girl's gotta keep a guy on his toes! So I left and saw him again the following week. This time he made it a point to sit right behind me. At the end of church as I was walking to my car, he "ran" after me to get my phone number. (Of course he says he didn't chase after me, but he did).
       June 21, 2006 was our first date. At this point I had only seen him at church where he wore a white shirt and tie and glasses, so I was anxious to see what he was really like and if he was dorky. He picked me up for our date looking cuter than ever and I was surprised that he wasn't wearing any glasses! turns out he was a contact wearing guy but when I met him he had just ran out of them. We went on a double date miniature golfing. Then after wards he took me to Jamba Juice where we sat on the bed of his truck talking for hours about random things. It was the best first date I had ever been on and not because it was the most creative or anything, but because I felt something I had never felt before with any other person. Chris and I had a blast dating. We went hiking, camping, tubing down the Kern river, we saw a fancy play in L.A, there were of course many beach and river trips, and we even went bungee jumping.

       June 21, 2007 he proposed in the most romantic way! He blindfolded me as we drove to our surprise destination. He walked me out of the car, down a few steps (that's where trust came in to play ha ha) and finally untied my blindfold. I was looking down onto the ocean as the sun was setting and reflecting a combination of beautiful colors onto it's surface. In the sand was written "EMMA, MARRY ME." I quickly turned around to see him and he was down on one knee. Do I need to say what my answer was... We hugged for a while. As we continued watching the sunset, Chris was telling me all the reasons he loves me and why he wants to spend the rest of his life with me. Three months later we were sealed together for time and all eternity in the Newport Beach, California temple. I feel so fortunate to have such a wonderful man in my life.
  June 21, 2011, here we are 5 years later, happily married with a beautiful baby and another on the way. It's amazing how our love for each other keeps growing and growing. I look forward to the adventures the future holds for us.



One of our many water adventures



I'm great at holding the flag!



Ducks hockey game



ha ha! Birthday surprise

Down Town Wednesday Night



late night hot chocolate date



his work Christmas party at Disney Land



Hanging out after church

  

Father's Day

 This was Chris' official Father's Day! Lincoln and I had such a fun time making his gift. I put a poster board on the floor with some paint and had him go at it! He had a blast making it, I just had to keep him from licking it! Ha ha. Once he was all done, I let it dry and cut a piece of it the fit the frame. I cut out a quote to paste onto it, and with his signature hand print, it was complete! On the side I added pictures of him in the process of making it.



Notice all the paint around him mouth... ha ha

I also thought it would be a good idea to take pictures of Lincoln with things that represent his great dad. Here's Lincoln wearing one of Chris' military uniforms. Isn't he a cutie!?

Chris is a great example of a church member and patriarch of our home. (That's what the tie and dress shoes represent). He is also a very well educated man, hence the books in the background.

And Chris loves the outdoors, especially being in the water. He is a great surfer and I can't wait 'til Lincoln is old enough for Chris to teach him how to surf too! Here's Lincoln in his rash guard on daddy's surf board.

After church, father and son enjoyed a relaxing time in the pool (while mommy took pictures of course!). They are so cute when they're together. Lincoln loves spending time with his daddy and always get so excited every time he sees Chris.

I am so grateful to have such a wonderful man be the father to my children. Chris is so great and patient with Lincoln. It's so obvious how much love he has for his son.