New Years Resolutions

The definition of resolution:

res·o·lu·tion 1. The state or quality of being resolute; firm determination.

2. A resolving to do something.

3. A course of action determined or decided on.

Every year we all make resolutions, promises to do something better, something different this year. Most of the time we Vow to do things to improve our lives whether it be to lose weight or take more time for the family. Most of the time we stick to our resolutions for a couple of months then its back to our old ways. Which is why some people think it is dumb to even make them. But Its fun so we are making some resolutions at the Hebert household.

Candice's Resolutions:

1) Lose the baby weight. I dont have much more to go but it would be nice to lose a little extra :)

2) Stop swearing so much. Mommy has a potty mouth!

3) Be the best wife and mother I can be

4) Work Harder and Smarter at my job

5) Take time to stop and appreciate how fortunate we really are and what a wonderful life we have

Emery's Resolutions:

1) To continue being the good baby she is

2) To move into her own room and start sleeping in her crib

3) To Sleep from 9-6, (currently we are waking up at 3 for a feeding), or just to sleep longer than a 6 hour stretch

4) To remind mommy and daddy everyday that the Lord has blessed them with such a beautiful gift

5) To do more chores around the house (OK maybe that's asking for a little too much :)

Archie's Resolutions

1) Keep being Me...

2) Quit taking things for granted, and focus on the Future (and not the past).

3) Try to improve on my faith & beliefs.

4) Time Management!

5) Enjoy my wonderful life and family that we have created for ourselves.

I hope you all have a wonderful New year! Love the Hebert's!

Christmas 2010

Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year! We had a nice Christmas but it was quite exhausting. We left Wednesday night and headed to Lake Charles. Thursday night Archie and I went on a date (see above picture), we had dinner and then decided to go meet some friends out. It was going to be a "pump-n-dump" kinda night. But My husband got a little too carried away at the bar so I had to be the responsible parent. You would think he would have let me do the drinking since I was pregnant for nine months but no way, once the first shot was ordered it was over with. Call me crazy but I felt like I could not have drank a lot if I wanted to. Its as if there is this instinct now that no matter how much I drink I wont get wasted because in the back of my mind I know I have to take care of Emery right when I get home.

Archie and I exchanged gifts before we left and I got a sewing machine and a BEAUTIFUL watch. He got a Keurig coffee pot and some other little gifts. His birthday is tomorrow and he will be getting an Apple Laptop so that's his big gift.

This is my cute Emery! She gets more animated every day. She is full of smiles and giggles

On Christmas we have 6 different places to be in 36 hours. Throw in a newborn and plus the fact that I am nursing and it is sure to be mind blowing. Every party we had to be at was of course right in the middle of her feeding so I was "spot feeding" her those two days. She of course didn't get to sleep much either. She got passed around like a hot potato. Grown ups and kids were handing her off like she was a little puppy. Which of course pissed her off and she became quite fussy. But I was very proud of myself for letting everyone hold her and not being overprotective. (Although I know of some that would disagree with the last statement) But Oh well! Can't please everyone! The above pic is stop #3. You can see by my face that i am pooped and so is my sweet angel. I don't know if next year we will not be making all 6 places. Santa wants to come to our house and i want to start my own family Christmas traditions at our house Christmas morning. It is wonderful seeing family and we enjoy spending time with them though so its hard because we live out of town.

Look at that smirk!

I love this hat and it wont fit her much longer

This is from last nights 3 am feeding. Did I mention she is sleeping 6 hours straight at night?!

She is such a happy little girl and We love her tons. I think I may move her to her crib in the next week.... We will see!

WHEW!!!!!

I had a "hold your breath" moment this morning. I had to go get an XRAY of my pelvis because I am still in some pain from the delivery. Well before the nurse could do my xray she made me take a pregnancy test. I told her "Maam there is no way , I think, No way.. right??" SO as I waited for her to look at the test for two minutes my heart was pounding and I kept saying "please dont come back with a positive, please please please." She replied "Why that would be an early Christmas Present!'. I was thinking in my head... LADY! DO you not see the tiny tot in my arms??!! HELLO!!!

Well we are safe it was negative WHEW!!! That would have been NOT GOOD!

Adventures in Emeryland

Things have been busy over here in the world of Emery! We went and made her first Christmas ornament at this super neat place called Potteryland! So cute and I hope to continue this and do an ornament for her every year.

Naughty and Nice Annual Girls Christmas party

Emery is dressed here to go to Lights in the Heights!

Archie and I before we went to his company Christmas party. My parents came up to babysit Emery. Thanks Honey & Popee!

Family Photo (This is the best shot of Emery, all the others were Milk mouth)

Today (Saturday) We went to take photos with Santa and of course she slept the whole time!

In front of the tree at Market Street.

Happy Holidays!

Stomach or back???

I have a little problem. Emery would much rather sleep on her stomach than on her back. I have come to learn this just recently. Up until now she has been sleeping in her swing. I know I probably shouldn't have started this bad habit but I did. So last week we set up the pack n play in our room. I get her swaddled and snoozing, Lay her on her back in the pack n play, turn on the vibration thing underneath and 20 minutes later she is up. I have tried this over and over and the longest she stays sleeping on her back is 20 minutes. She Loves to sleep on my chest so I decided just to see how she would do on her stomach.....and she loves it. I Know this is so SOO against the rules though. What is your thoughts on this??? I am so torn. Should I continue to try and force her on her back?

I have watched her very closely and she has great head control. What I mean is that if she rolls her head from the right to her head being face down she rolls it to the side pretty quick on her own. So in my mind I am thinking that she knows to roll it to the side.... Or maybe i am crazy..

On another note she is starting to sleep through a feeding at night. She did this all on her own and it has been nice having a six hour span at night!

I appreciate your opinions ladies! Thanks!

One month!

Emery and Honey

Emery and Uncle Kamron

Emery's First Thanksgiving!

Finally a picture with Mommy!!!

Went out with some girlfriends

I'm 1 month old!!!!

Hmmm she's not sure about this

Look at that sweet yawn. Happy 1 month Emery!