A Wonderful Easter

Emma had a wonderful Easter. She started the day with some of her new sounds (coos and little laughs). She then went off to church with mom and dad, awake for the first half then sleeping through the rest. After a second breakfast headed off to the golf club for brunch. I think she slept […]

Continuing To Grow

Emma continues to get bigger and longer and (counting our blessings) is sleeping longer most evenings.  She’s really working on her smiles with mom.  Take a look at the changes: Emma at Five Weeks In addition, we’ve posted a few more pics from her second month.  They include Emma loving her play mat (her favorite pastime) […]

Two More Good Weeks

It’s been quite a good couple of weeks. Emma has had a whole host of visitors, both friends and family. Everyone has wanted a chance to hold her. Emma wants to thank everyone for all their love, gifts, and support to her parents with home cooked meals. You can check out a few of the […]

A Week of Many Firsts

It was a big week for Emma.  She and mom got to leave the hospital midday on Wedneday and head home.  A bit of a strange feeling.  In some ways it felt like a different house, but everyone quickly adjusted.  The first week was filled with lots of naps and feedings, a walk to Uncle […]

A Quick Emma Update

Well, we made it back home yesterday afternoon.  It’s very nice to be away from the noise and frequent check-ups by the nurses although a bit concerning to be “on-our-own”.  Everyone is still doing great. Just as important, so many of you were clamoring to see pictures that I wanted to get you this follow-up […]

Announcing Emma Catherine Johanson

(For a high resolution version, click here) post-delivery-faces-dsc_0263.JPG Blessed news friends and family! Baby Emma Catherine Johanson was born this February 5th at 10:26am. She weighed in at 7lbs 11oz and is almost 21in long. Mama and baby are doing very well. Both have big appetites and have also been resting nicely. The weekend was […]