Marissa loves her Isabella and playing hide and go seek

57 days to go and finally ready

So we only have 57 days until Little Emma Grace is due to enter our lives. So we finally decided to get started on her Nursery. We got the bedding, painted the room, and set it all up. And to our surprise....it came our so much more AMAZING then ever imagined. So I decided to share the experience with you...here is pictures of her nursery, clothes, and some other important items.

Oh and here is a picture of what Marissa does when you take her picture...

Her changing station


Her bedding...thanks Jacqueline


Her Swing


Her bouncer


Her playmat...just like Marissa's old one


Her closet and just some clothes


Some outfits

More pictures...and my baby shower

So as most of you may know, we just had my baby shower for little Emma Pie and it was a great success. Emma got a lot of clothes, blankets, and even some toys. Then mommy and Marissa went shopping and bought more clothes, the bouncer, and the swing. We cannot believe how fast this pregnancy is going and super excited that in 60 days our little princess will be here and Marissa will graduate to BIG SISTER.

Well, also during the baby shower weekend, Noni made a surprise visit. It was great to see her and Marissa was able to show her moves off (steps). It is amazing to see how much she has changed already this year. She is now taking steps all the time; except when her therapist wants to see them, and even walked around the store with mommy and daddy holding our hands.

Here are some pictures of Marissa in her new Princess Cozy Coupe...thank you Noni!!!

Update on Marissa and more pictures

So I decided it was time to add some recent pictures and update everyone on the lives of our little family.

Zach: Still keeping busy working, being a daddy, and a loving husband. Also still in progress with getting his Green Belt. He is also going to be Bobby's best man at their wedding in March 2011.

Natalie: Still pregnant, feeling bloated, and still loves glazed donuts. I am also in my second semester at college, but only taking two online classes this semester. Also as most of you may know, we are getting really excited because the baby shower for little Emma Grace is this Saturday the 23rd.

Marissa: She is now signing Eat (sometimes), all done, more, and now working on signing please. She is taking steps daily, but refusing to prove it to others, and is now taken up to 8 steps at one time. Also still sleeping fine in her toddler bed, besides learning to escape and avoid nap times.

Emma: Still growing and according to the baby chart online is a little more than 3 pounds and 16 inches long. 69 days to go until my due date. Oh and my favorite pass time is kicking mommy and showing her my elbows and knees work fine.

The pictures include Marissa standing like the big girl she has become as well as her having fun in the car ride at the mall. Here they are...

Marissa walking again

Another video of our princess taking steps.

Thank you note from Natalie

So I wanted to make a little thank you note from myself (Natalie) to ALL of you. I was talking with a friend in the DSAJ and she reminded me that we should thank those in our lives that have made a difference, so here is my thank you.

I wanted to thank EVERYONE in Zach's family, for being here and supporting me. I know I may be hard to handle at times, but I really appreciate all that you have done for me. Thank you for letting me join your family, accepting me into your lives and homes, supporting me as a parent and wife, and for helping in times of need. I understand this may seem weird to thank you for these simple things; however, I have grown up most my life without a true family and its nice to know that I have all of you now.

I know that I still have some family members of my own, but its nice to have you all too. Jacqueline, of all people I would like to thank you the most. You have taken me under your wing, like I was your own daughter. You have shown me that even though I have made mistakes, I am still a great mother and Woman. Its nice to know that I can count on you to answer your phone or call back when I just need to talk. I love you very much and for what you have done, I will always be grateful.

Again thank you all for your support and love. I love each and every one of you very much and I look forward to many many years with the family!!!

Marissa walking

Baby Shower

So as most of you may already know, we are expecting our second little princess in March 2010.

With this being said, we are preparing for our little angel by having our baby shower in Florida on the 23rd of January (this month).

If anyone is interested in helping out or getting baby shower gifts, we are registered at Babie R Us...in the store and online. To look us up you can go online and hit baby registry, then find a registry, enter the last name, first name, Jacksonville, and Florida. This will bring up the registry for you to look at.

Even though we are registered here, anything is well appreciated to help prepare for our second little miracle.

Thank you all in advance for your support in helping bring little miss Emma Pie into the world.

She is finally doing it

Marissa is finally taking steps. She has taken a step at a time within the last month or so and as of 2 nights ago, she took 3 steps at a time.

Then tonight, when she was really excited from watching Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs, she took 3 steps, 2 steps, and a whole bunch of 1 step at a time...adding up to about 10 steps total.

Can you believe our princess is almost ready to walk on her own...this is super exciting and we are so proud of her!!!

Our babygirl is growing up

Here is a video of our little princess standing up and saying bitubitubitu (spider)

3D ultrasound pictures

Sorry it has taken me awhile to post the 3D ultrasound pictures from my 26 week appointment, but here they are.