Emma Gets Earrings

Today was the big day. Emma had her appointment at the pediatrician's office to get her ears pierced. We didn't have an option of type of earring though. She just got the plain 14 kt gold round stud earrings. Maybe by Christmas, we can try a new one.

"I'm so excited to get my ears pierced."

"Are those gold earrings the only ones you have? Don't you have pretty pink ones?

"I'm ready. Here...do this side first."

"Be gentle with my ears. Those rubbing alcohol pads are stinky and cold."

"Okay...make sure you mark my ears evenly. I don't want one earring up and the other down."

"Excuse me, Ms. Nurse. The ballpoint pen that you're using to mark my ears isn't working and it's just hurting me. Don't you have a marker? My Daddy loves Sharpies."

"Okay...that first one hurt."

"Are we done yet?"

"I think Grandma was more nervous than I was. Can I have some Tylenol now to ease the pain?" (Click on the picture)

"Yeah, that medicine is good stuff. Can you see my earring?"

Having Fun in the Ball Pit

We bought Emma a bubble gum playland/ball pit for Christmas but we set it up yesterday. We wanted to see how big it was because we may get it for someone else for Christmas as well. It's pretty cute because you just throw balls up in the top part of the ball pit and it comes spiraling down like a bubble gum machine. We has a playdate over our house today and the other two kids liked it as well.

"Look Mommy...I'm swimming."

"Nick and I want to see the balls come spiraling down. Can you please load them up at the top?"

"This is a lot of fun."

"I'm just going to chill out."

"I want to stand up in here but all the balls are making it difficult for me. I'm not experienced in standing on my own yet."

"I'm a pro at sitting up now. Oh yeah, I think I missed the memo about the Baby's 1st Christmas bib. Nick and Isabella have the same one. Mommy...where's mine?"

"Cheese"

"Look how big this thing is. I don't think we have enough space in our house."

Lets Go Patriots!!

With the New England Patriots being undefeated so far this season, Song bit the bullet and bought Emma a little Patriots jersey. He wanted to wait until she was a little older so she could wear it longer but he couldn't wait.

"Do I look like a boy or what? I don't know if I like this jersey. I think I prefer dresses."

"Okay Daddy, watch out. I'm going in for the touchdown. Mommy, can I borrow your legs? I can't walk or run yet. It can be girls against Daddy."

"Now that we scored the touchdown, let me kick it in for the extra point."

"Hmm...is this what my future brother will look like? Mommy? Daddy? When am I going to have a little brother or sister?"

"Ahh...half time."

Week 28 ~ A Relaxing Weekend

We started this week off by relaxing at home after a nice Thanksgiving. Emma was a little constipated so I fed her some prune baby food. Let me just say...or shall I say...let Song and Henry tell you that that stuff really works. While I went out to dinner with my girlfriend, the guys watched Emma and she gave them a REALLY BIG surprise. She pooped and it went all up her back, and while Henry was holding her while Song got the bath ready to clean her, Emma decided to pee on Henry. When I came home, both the guys looked like they were wiped out. I guess I won't be going out for a girls' night again for awhile.

On Friday, we went over to my parents' house for dinner. We were watching this Korean gag show on TV and the people came out wearing towels on their heads. The towels were made into a "Princess Leah" hairstyle. My dad knew how to make it so he made one and then decided to put it on Emma. She looked so cute. In Korea, a lot of people do this when they go to the Korean Day Spas/Jim Jil Bang (Korean Sauna).

"Ah...time for food. I wonder what's on the menu today."

"Yuck!! What is this stuff?"

"Hey...I look like I just had jajangmyeon (짜장면) : A variation on a Chinese noodle dish that is extremely popular in Korea. It is made with a black bean sauce, usually with some sort of meat and a variety of vegetables including zucchini and potatoes."

"Okay. I'm either ready for my audition for the role of baby Princess Leah or I'm ready to hit the Korean jim jil bang."

"This is the towel hat that my Grandpa made me. In Korea, they call it the Korean Sauna Lamb Towel. It's fairly easy to make."

"Mommy wanted to make a cuter one with a pink towel but the towel was too small. The buns on the sides aren't as big as the ones that Grandpa made."

"Look at my pose for Star Wars. See the pretend lightsaber I have in my left hand?"

"Now I'm going to transform myself into a little bunny."

"Okay Mommy, it's time for bed. Playtime is over."

"Now that Thanksgiving is over, I can't wait for my 1st Christmas. Actually, I can't wait until it snows. Mommy loves it when it snows. Look at my shirt...I already have the instructions on how to make a snowman."

Getting More Teeth

Emma is starting to get more teeth now. She just got her 2nd bottom tooth. She doesn't let you see them because she always sticks her tongue out when you pull the lower lip down. The only time I can see them is when she is sleeping. Anyway, she drools and loves to stick out her tongue ALL the time. I can't wait until she stops drooling.

"Look at my tongue, Daddy. I'm doing a Michael Jordan. haha. I like this musical table too."

"C'mon Daddy, wave your hand in the air. Wave it like you just don't care. Don't forget to shake your bootie too."

"Mommy and Joey are going to join in on the fun too."

"Oh my gosh, look at all the drool. I can't help it. These things in my mouth are new to me."

Playdate at Suk-Hyun's House

Emma and I went over to a friend's house for a playdate. They have a lot of toys for the kids to play with. Emma really enjoyed this big doggie ball pit. She knows how to sit up on her own now so she played in the ball pit with her friends, Suk-Hyun and Rebekah.

"Peek-a-boo, Mommy. Can you see me thru the doggie's mouth?"

"I like playing in here. Can I ask Santa for one too?"

"Suk-Hyun oppa, don't take my pacifier out of my mouth."

"Mommy, did you see what oppa was doing? Look at him, he's trying to play it off like he didn't do anything. Too bad oppa, my Mommy got you red handed."

"Hmm...this red ball doesn't taste like much. I think my favorite color is still blue like Mommy and Daddy's."

Week 26 ~ Growing Bigger

We didn't do much during Week 25 so we don't have any pictures to post, but during Week 26 on November 10th, Emma got her 1st tooth. She was really cranky while drinking her bottle so I decided to check her gums. I've been checking everyday since she started drooling and biting on her bottle. Well, when I checked on the 10th, I could feel the top of her tooth. She doesn't let me look at it while she is awake. Every time I pull the lower lip down, she sticks her tongue out. We had to wait until she was asleep before we could actually see the tooth and take pictures. It looks like the one right next to it looks like it will be coming out soon too!!

This week, Emma also got to play with her cousin, Hero. They haven't seen each other since their first meeting the day Emma came home from the hospital. Hero is one month older than Emma.

"Cheese! I will be able to show you my pearly white teeth...tooth, when it comes in more."

"Do you see the tooth?? You have to look really hard or click on the picture to see the larger one."

"Here it is from the side."

"Mommy, Uncle Henry, Hero and I. Look at his teeth. He has 3 of them!"

"It was fun hanging out with you. I'll see you for Thanksgiving."

"Look how much we've grown. This was when Hero was a little over a month old and I was only 3 days old."

Week 24 ~ Emma and Her Walker

My mom and I took Emma shopping the other day to buy her a new toy. Emma loves her Rainforest Jumper, but we wanted to get her something different for my parents' house. We think Emma is going to walk early. She hasn't crawled yet but she does the motions. She just hasn't figured out that she has to keep her hands and feet on the ground and lift her belly. Right now, she does the opposite, she keeps her belly on the ground and lifts her hands and feet.

Anyway, my mom bought her this 2-in-1 walker. As soon as we put her in there, she started scooting across the living room. Luckily, we have hardwood floors. She loves it! At first, she just pushed forward using both feet at the same time. Now, she uses one leg at a time as if she was really trying to walk.