The Dunaways

September 2010

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We had rescheduled our Destin trip for Labor Day. But at the end of August, Mom had a major health scare. I will not go into details, but it has been a long road. We are so blessed that she is with us and that she is our Mom. Love you Mom.

August 2010

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Well I was sad to see summer vacation end, but looking forward to a new school year. Emme also started a new class. We were sad to see Miss McKenzie move, but really enjoy her new class and are very happy with her teachers. We have been talking about moving and look to place our house on the market. We would like to be in Mt. Juliet closer to our Moms.

Summer 2010

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It has been a long time since I blogged last. We had a wonderful summer. We spent a lot of time at the pool. We had rescheduled our Destin to trip from July to August because of the oil spill. Our home computers are under repair. I will post pics as soon as I can.

It's Been a While

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It has been forever since my last post. Within that time Landon got a promotion and we have had three holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, & Easter. I will post some of our favorite pictures from that time.

Emme is growing every day. She continues to amaze us!!! Some of her interests include: Being outside!!!!!, Elmo, Play-doh, and Frank and Daisy!!! She loves to eat, especially yogurt!! She is talking up a storm and loves to say: "Daddy", "Mama", "Bubba" (Frank), "Sissy" (Daisy), "open", "side" (outside), "no" (her favorite), "Elmo", "Paci", and she can count to five! We love her so much I cannot wait to be off for the summer to spend time with her. She will go to school three days a week. I am looking forward to that time so I can get organized around the house!!!

I hope every one is well and I will do a better job at keeping up this blog!!!!

Whitney and Frazier's shower

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Mom and I gave Whit and Fraz a baby shower last weekend. We cannot wait to meet Evan Graham Buttrey in December. We love you guys!

Fall

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Destin, July 2009

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Emme's first birthday!!!!

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Recent pics

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Wow!!! I am so behind. Things have been crazy with school starting back. Emme and I had a great summer together at home, but all good things have to come to an end and we both went back to school. I am having a great year so far. I came back from maternity last November and I had a tough school year, because I could not set the tone for the year, coming in so late. But anyways, starting a fresh school year has been a great thing. As for Emme, she really struggling going back to daycare. We had a rough three weeks, but now when we pull up she squeals and claps her hands because she is so excited!!! She has also shut the door on me a couple of times.

Emme is into everything!!!!!! You cannot turn your head for a second. She is also a climber. We discovered that a month or so when she got half way up the stairs by herself. She also loves Frank and Daisy. Frank warms up to her everyday, but is still a little stand-offish. She is into reading, she will bring you a book and sit in your lap. She also loves being outside. We went to the greenway the other day and she had a ball!!!! We cannot believe that she is 14 months. She does something new everyday and I look forward to every minute I spend with her. She has had a little trouble sleeping though. She has 11 teeth and she just keeps cutting one after the other.

All and all we had a great summer and will post our FL pics soon!!!!!

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This is soooo funny, she loves drinking from a straw!!!

Cute cousins!!! My brother, will is dancing and singing "Boom Boom Pow" in the background!!! They loved it!!!!

Our little diva!

More of the cutest cousins!!!

Sitting outside of Meme and Pop's barn!!!!

Summertime

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I have enjoyed staying home with Emme the past few weeks. It is going to be hard to go back to school. She is so fun and does something new every day. We have enjoyed a lot of pool time. I will add updated pics as soon as I can.

My birthday

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Well I only have one more year in my tweenties!!!! I'm getting old! We had a BBQ at the house.

Random

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Mother's Day

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We had Mother's Day dinner at Cherokee Steak House. I think this is the fourth Mother's Day in a row we have gone there.

Emme's first birthday party

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No, she is not one yet, but her buddy Matthew is. If I have not said before, Matthew and Emme are in the same class at Nashville Christain. Matthew's mom, Beth, and I went to DA together. Here are some pictures she sent us.

Easter Sunday

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We went to Shanda and Kurt's (Landon' sister) on Saturday for a visit to see their new house. It is gorgeous!!!! A brief recap: Landon's fam owned a farm in Lebanon and Granny passed June 2006. They auctioned off the land and Shanda and Kurt ended up getting the plot that Granny and Pa's house was on. Anyways, Shanda had Landon a frame made out of the old barn on the property and put a picture on the farmhouse on it. It is awesome. Our visit was brief though, Lando had to be at work that afternoon. Boo!!! But we thoroughly enjoyed our visit with Pebby, Kurt, Shanda, Abby, and Sam!

Sunday we went to church with Granddaddy, BeBe, and Jo. It was Tooty's (Emme's nickname) first trip to church. She did great. Then it was off to Clarksville to see our cousins (Jeremiah and Jemina) and their families. We had a great time. Tooty had her first egg hunt and Heather (Jeremiah's wife) always plans an egg toss. I pelted Landon with the egg and we were eliminated first. It was work it though. :) They did a sack race too this year. We had a great time everyone, including Carson and Gracie.

Good Friday

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Easter weekend started out a bit crazy with the tornadoes in Murfreesboro. Mom, Jody, Emme, and I were actually at Opry Mills during the bad weather. Landon, Dad, and Will kept calling us and telling us to stay put. Jemina could not believe that we were out. Anyways, Nashville was spared, but our hearts go out to Murfreesboro. Landon's step-brother, Daniel, and his wife Ashley's house was destroyed. Everything but their bedroom was demolished. Thank the Lord they are OK. Daniel is getting his master's at MTSU and usually goes home for lunch, but met a friend instead and Ashley was at work in Nashville. We are so glad they were not home. They have two dogs. Daniel rescued their bulldog and in the process cut his wrists up pretty good (he had to get stitched up). They were missing Gaby their other dog. Two days later they found her. She was fifteen miles away with a lady who's mother lived in the neighborhood Daniel and Ashley live in. David, Landon's stepfather went the next day and helped Daniel get some things together and told Landon and I that the TV did not do it justice. He said that it was like a war zone. Anyways, we are so glad they are OK, but I cannot get the Bryant family out of my mind. That is the mother and nine week old daughter that were killed. I do not have any pictures for this post, but just wanted to let you know what was going on.

I'm so behind!!!!!

2009-04-17T15:12:00.001-07:00

Well my last post was Valentine's day so we have some catching up to do. ;) It just seems like there are not enough minutes in the day. Work has been hectic for both Landon and I. Emme has had two stomach viruses and a bad cold. In between there we had Spring Break. It was such a wonderful week. I got Jo and I ticket to New Kids on the Block for her birthday. We had a ball. That was the first day of my Spring Break. The rest of the week we just relaxed. That Friday E had her eight months pictures. We cannot believe that she is eight months already!!!! She is saying Dadadada and every now and then, Mamamama. She is almost crawling. I think she will be moving and grooving in the next week. Please help us!!! Of course Landon has been telling her that she is a Dunaway and Dunaways are walking by nine months. :) He is so great with her. They have a great bond and I am so blessed with the both of them. We also celebrated Jo's birthday and Jemina and Carson came down for her Spring Break to visit with Sadie Grace and Em.

Valentine's weekend

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Well our Valentine's did not go as we expected because Landon got off work late, but Emerson and I really enjoyed our day together. Sunday, we went to Lebanon to celebrate cousin Sam's birthday!

Dad's birthday

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We went to Meme and Pop's February 8th for Dad's birthday. Pop grilled hot dogs over the fire-they were so good! Emme and Sadie Grace got to play too! They are so cute together!

Six Months Old!

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It is so hard to believe that our little "Tooty" is six months old. Yes, that is what we call her. She is probably never going to answer to Emme or Emerson. We had a great doctor's visit Friday afternoon (besides those dreadful shots). She is 26 inches, weighs 18.6, and has a head circumference of 92%. We talked about her moving into stage two foods and separation anxiety. She has really started that, especially at home. If I walk into another room, she goes bonkers. It is not really happening at day care yet, but we will see. I am not going to complain though. She has been an absolute dream.

Mom's birthday

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Emerson cut her first tooth!!!

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We went to Lebanon on Sunday to visit Pebby and Papa D. Pebby cooked a wonderful breakfast. Abby and Shanda were in Chicago for Abby's birthday and Kurt and Sam were enjoying a weekend without their girls. So Pebby got a lot of one on one with Em. They played and played on the yoga mat while Landon and I were nodding off (he in the recliner and myself on the couch). During our visit we got to talking about when Em would cut her first tooth and I was telling Pebby that I had been checking every day. I just happen to put my hand in Emerson's mouth and low and behold we felt her first tooth!!!! It is slowly coming up on the bottom left. I was speechless. I was almost in tears. She has been such a trooper. She was not herself last week, so I guess that was a precursor of what was to come. In all of our excitement we still had one more stop to make. We went to see Emerson's boyfriend Jack Walker Beasley. This was their first official meeting. For all of you that do not know Landon and Kent (Jack Walker's Daddy) are the best of friends. When we found out Kent and Julie were expecting Landon just thought that they were going to have a girl, but nope. He was born October 31 and has his eyes set on Emerson (As Kent says and much to Landon's dismay). We had a wonderful visit and it looks like Em and Jack Walker are going to have many play dates in the future. We were on such a high about Miss Em's tooth that we met Mom and Dad on the way home at Outback to celebrate that tooth. We cannot believe how much she has grown. She amazes us every single day and we cannot get enough of her. We have her six month appointment Friday so stayed tuned. We love you all.

Friday night at Grandaddy and BeBe's

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Last weekend started off great! We ended up getting a snow day for the cold weather on Friday, so I had a four day weekend. We had planned for Mom and Dad to keep her Friday night so Landon and I could have a date, but that goofball forgot to tell me that he had to work that night. Mom and Dad still kept her and I went to dinner to catch up with Whitney. Emerson had a ball at Mom and Dad's as you can see in the pictures. Landon and I went to pick her up and Saturday we went to Bekah and Gregg's. Bekah made a wonderful dinner and we enoyed ourselves very much.

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I apologize. I am so behind updating my blog. It has been a crazy three weeks. Emerson had another bad cold and the next week we found out that she had double ear infections. To top it off, Landon and I are recovering from Bronchitis and ear infections too. But the holidays were bittersweet with Em. I cannot believe that she is almost six months. She is such a beauty and a little ham. I went to pick her up from school today and she was in the swing, sitting up, not laying back. She is just like her mom and cousin Mina and cannot miss a thing. I promise I am taking a camera to see if she is doing it tomorrow.

Back to the holidays. We went to Meme and Pop's the weekend before Christmas and had a ball. It was nice not having to get up and rush to get ready on Christmas day, which is all I have known for 28 years. It was a little sad not to do the norm, but I think everyone adjusted.

Christmas Eve we went back to Meme and Pop's to the Barn and had our get together with Mom's side of the fam. It was a great location about half way for all of us. It still feels like something is missing without Nana, Aunt Brenda, and Chris' dad not there, but we had a wonderful time. (I do not have any pics yet from then, they are on Mom's camera, sorry Mina, I will get them on here!) Like I said Em had double ear infections and Christmas Eve she stayed up until 2:30 a.m. SCREAMING! Landon and I were about in tears ourselves. We told E that Santa would not be coming to our house.

Christmas morning (although exhausted) Mom and Dad came over and Landon (the master chef) cooked an amazing breakfast. Then we opened presents. Mom and Dad got Em a high chair which is great. We needed it! Mom and Dad stayed all day and let Lando and I nap.

Christmas night is when we go to Lebanon. Em and I stayed home, she was just not herself and I was working my way to Bronchitis. Landon went and called us three times so everyone could check on us and say hello. We missed everyone so much. Em got a lot of toys and clothes and we were very excited.

Landon and I got a video camera for each other for Christmas. Bear with me, I am trying to figure out how to work it. I am going to have to get Misty over here to help me. She is so great with things like that. So I hope to have some videos soon!

All in all our holiday was great. We are so blessed to have a happy, healthy little girl. We cannot wait until next year!

Hanging out......................................

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More Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving

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Four Month Check Up

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Emerson got a great report from the doctor Friday. She is in the 90% for her weight, height, and head circumference. She got her shots and did very good. They made her a little sleepy and she had a fever, but is fine.

We also started giving her some cereal.

Emerson has a cold. :(

2008-11-17T14:32:00.000-08:00

Okay, so we knew eventually the day would come when Emerson would get sick. Yesterday we noticed her coughing a lot. Sometimes she does it just to hear the sound of her voice, but this time it was the real deal. She did not have much of a temperature and slept most of the day. We decided to let her sleep with us for a little bit and then we put her in her bed at about 10:00 p.m. She had a few coughing spells through the night and woke up at 4:30 and downed her bottle. Then I took her temp again and it was 100.4. We called the doctor and we went in. They said that she has a feverish cold. She has been so sweet and not been fussy at all. The doctor did say that this could last for ten days-YUCK! She goes for her four month check up Friday so we will keep you updated.

Fall 2008

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Mom took some pics of Emerson and I for part of Landon's birthday/Christmas present. He's out of town for part of this week.

Halloween

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First Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

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Toys

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In the past couple of days we have introduced Emerson to two new toys: the Bumbo and the Jumpster. She is really into her hands and has this concentration thing going on now where she balls up her fits and really focuses on what she's doing. She is truly amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Three Months

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It is hard to believe that our little Emerson Jane is three months. She has been such a sweet and good baby. We have made the transition from breast milk to formula and she has done amazing. No problems whatsoever, except for stinky, stinky diapers. So bad that Landon can barely change them without dry heaving. (Sorry babe, I had to tell on you. Our big, bad husband and daddy almost pucks at changing the diaper. We love you!!!!) She is also taking a bath around 7:15, going down at about 8, and waking up at about 5 a.m. She will got back down after her 5 bottle and sleep until 8.

I am going back to work two weeks from today. I am ready, but so sad to leave Emerson. Mom and Dad kept her Saturday night for her first overnight visit and I cried all the way home to Bellevue after dropping her off. So, needless to say Landon will be the one dropping her off at her school (Nashville Christain) that first day.

We are excited about Emerson's first Halloween. We went to Meme's and Pop's last week with BeBe, Aunt Jody, Aunt Misty, and Sadie Grace to decorate for Fall/Halloween. Meme had two bassinets set up for the girls to take a nap in. Emerson and Sadie were so cute and were talking to each other. We all got a kick out of that.

I have been slacking on updating the past couple of weeks, but hopefully will have some great Halloween pics to share!!!!

Lebanon visit

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We went to Lebanon a couple of weeks ago to visit Pebby, David, Aunt Shanda, Uncle Kurt, and cousins Sam and Abby.

Morning Time

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Just a lazy Sunday morning at the Dunaways!

Granddaddy and Bebe

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Granddaddy and Bebe came over Saturday night to eat and gave Emme a bath!

Two Month Check Up

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Emerson had her two month checkup today. She is 22.75 in / 60%, weighs 12 lb 8 oz / 85%, and her head circumference is 39.8 cm / 75%. (The percentages are comparisons to other little girls her age. ) She had three shots and it made me cry. We have just never heard her in pain like that before. Landon told her if she was older he would have taken her to McDonald's and gotten her a happy meal. Too funny! But everything looks great and we feel so blessed to have such a healthy girl.

Cousins

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We have gone to visit Misty, Will, and Sadie Grace a few times. Here are some pictures. We are all truly blessed with these two sweet girls.

Daisy

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Daisy is in love with Emme's pacifiers. We got this picture of her. Don't worry I sterilize them if she gets a hold of them!

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Another photo shoot. This one is for Auntie Ashley. This is the shirt she had made for Emerson with a dachshund on it. It also has a matching burp cloth-too cute! Thank you Auntie Ashley-we love you!!!!!!

Bath time!

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Emerson loves taking a bath and then getting all bundled up afterwards. :)

We like to play dress up!!!!!!!!!!!!

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One month old-already!!!!!!!!!!!!

2008-08-22T18:12:00.000-07:00

We cannot believe that Emme is one month old. Things are going very well. Landon went back to work Tuesday. I was a little nervous being by myself, but we had a great day. Wednesday Auntie Jody came and stayed with us. Thursday we had our first big outing and went with Bebe and Auntie Jody shopping. That evening we went to see Cousin Sam play football and had dinner with Landon's family.

Sadie Grace

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As if having our first child was not exciting enough, Will and Misty welcomed Sadie Grace on August 9th. She is gorgeous and we cannot wait for she and Emme to be best buds!!!!

Did I forget to mention that my parents (now referred to as Bebe and Granddaddy) are in hog heaven with their two new granddaughters!!!

Emerson Jane Dunaway

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We welcomed our daughter, Emerson Jane, to the world on July 22, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. She weighed 7 pounds and 9 1/2 ounces and was 20 1/4 inches long.