Baby Emmett is Here!!!

Emmett James Hoggarth has arrived and we couldn't be happier! Jinnie went into some early labor Saturday morning and by the time I got out of work at 4pm things were getting serious. I showed up at Jinnie and Mark's apartment right when the midwife arrived and 2 hours later Emmett showed up too! Jinnie did amazing and we were so happy that she had a quick and safe labor and delivery. If any of you saw Jinnie towards the end of her pregnancy you would not be surprised to find out that Emmett was 9 pounds 10 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. We knew that the tall Eichorst genes and Hoggarth genes had never met before so anything could happen and it turns out to be a winning combination. Emmett is just beautiful and we can't wait to get to know him better. Congratulations Jinnie and Mark and welcome Emmett.

Baby Steps

It is officially Baby Hoggarth countdown time in the Chicago suburbs. I've been preparing Henry for the arrival of a new baby by rocking his little rag doll and teaching him how to give the baby kisses. We are so excited to have a new baby around. Lily and Nyle are also making a trip down in early August which means we are having a cousin extravaganza that will be like no other. So while the waiting ensues, we are keeping busy getting plenty done. John and I have been deciding what projects need to be completed in our condo and home projects may not be our forte, but it's necessary if we are ever going to upgrade to a place with at least one extra room and a backyard. For a long time, we were lucky enough to have an empty unit above us so the quiet factor was not an issue, but a few months after Henry was born, someone finally moved in and although she is a tiny petite woman who keeps to herself, I have no doubt that she has steel implants in her heels that cause every movement that she makes to echo through our place. Between her stomping and her desire to only vacuum after 8pm is enough to constantly remind us that we are looking to move to bigger and better places. Anyway, that's where we are at right now. To tile or not to tile that is the question.
Besides exciting home improvement things, Henry is getting dangerously close to....walking! He takes a step here and there but hasn't gone all out just yet, and to tell you the truth I am just fine with that. A few more moments left before I am on the move non stop, I will take them! Henry's been changing every day it seems. Mimicking all sorts of sounds and movements we make. And in other exciting news he slept for 9 hours straight 2 weeks ago....for one night....yup that was it....but it was sweet.....Well I am going to get some work done while he finishes his nap up. I hope every one is enjoying their summer so far and Baby Hoggarth updates will be on their way when I get them.