Monday, November 30, 2009

More pictures

There were many pictures taken on this day, but I had to go through and select some of my favorites. (including some Christmas shots)
The last time we had professional pictures taken, it was easy because Savannah was not mobile. Now that she is crawling, it was very difficult. I usually have a lot of patience but this portrait session stressed me out because she would NOT stay still.

I added some Christmas tunes for you to listen to while you read.
Enjoy and God Bless!

Love,
Emily








One year pics





Saturday, November 28, 2009

Issues

I seem to be having issues posting Savannah's one year pics to our blog. Please check out Facebook to view the pictures.

Thanks!

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

One year pics........Coming Soon

Happy Thanksgiving Eve,
I just wanted to let everyone know that Savannah's 1 year professional portraits will be posted soon. I am not going to be able to pick up the pictures for a few days, so hang tight and I will post as soon as I can once I get them in hand.

I am pleased with the pictures but I was not pleased with our photographer. She did an ok job taking the pictures but as we were sitting there sorting through all the photos, every time I would ask her a question, she did not know the answer! So frustrating, especially when it came to price. Anyway, I got over with and was so glad. We got home and Savannah took a 2 1/2 hour nap! I let her sleep way too long because she did not want to go to sleep last night. It was probably after midnight when she finally decided to stay asleep. It was a long day yesterday!

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I have A LOT to be thankful for. Jesus, my family, friends, my home and that is just to name a few.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and remembers why we are to be thankful!!

GOD BLESS AND THANKS!!!

Love,
Emily


P.S. I found some fun Thanksgiving facts. Click on the links below to see for yourself!
http://www.history.com/content/thanksgiving/the-first-thanksgiving
http://www.history.com/content/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-facts
http://www.history.com/content/thanksgiving/mayflower-myths
http://www.history.com/content/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-proclamation

Please look at the last link and notice as you read the emphasis on God..........AWESOME!!!!

Monday, November 23, 2009

Savannah's BEARY first birthday








It's official, we have successfully thrown our daughter her FIRST birthday party! I have to be honest, it got a little hectic. Our timing was a little off Saturday. We were in Prattville in the morning helping the leaders' with a canned food drive. We left Prattville with, what we thought, was enough time to get things ready. We still had to pick up the cake, let Savannah nap, feed her lunch, load the car, get the balloons blown up and be at the church by 1:00 to set everything up. It did not happen very smoothly because I didn't even get to the church until 1:40. (the party was supposed to start at 1:30) I was 10 minutes late to my own daughters birthday party!!
My husband and family did great by chipping in to help set up because everything looked wonderful. We had a table for the cakes (smash cake and adult cake) On that table we had pictures set up of sweet Savannah with a few teddy bears for decor. We also had bear shaped confetti, it was so cute! The food table also had the stuffed teddy bears with teddy bear confetti and signs labeling the food. The veggie tray was "the bear neccessities", the fruit bowl was "mixed bearies", we had teddy grahams, "strawbeary" kool aid and cubed cheese. The other tables for the guests had stuffed teddy bears on them with homemade bear shaped sugar cookies.
Savannah got A LOT of presents, way more than we expected. We are very thankful to all who came and those who couldn't but still had gifts or didn't have gifts, THANK YOU!!!
Her party was a lot of fun but A LOT of work. I definitely learned a lot so I will be more prepared the next time around, I hope ;)
We are getting professional 1 year portraits done tomorrow at Portrait Innovations. I will post some pics of that as soon as I can.
Thanks again to everyone for their well wishes and involvement in Savannah's life. I can't seem to say thank you enough.
God Bless and have a WONDERFUL DAY!!!

Love,
Emily

Friday, November 20, 2009

Happy 1st Birthday Savannah!!

One year ago, our beautiful daughter, Savannah Claire Lobenstein, was born into this world. Just thinking about it and I get all teary eyed. This year has gone by so fast, it is not fair!
So much has happened this past year, I don't even know where to begin.
I remember when we brought her home from the hospital. It was just a whirlwind of emotions. I was excited, scared, happy, sad, nervous all balled up in one. I remember trying to nurse and what a challenge it was but how it also felt so sweet to have her right there next to me and the little sounds she made while she was eating. I remember when Aric had to go back to work and I was left alone with Savannah for the first time. The anxiety I had was so overwhelming but I have learned so much being able to stay at home with her. I remember when she first rolled over; I cried. I remember when she really started to sit up on her own, we were so proud. I remember when she first laughed, she looked so darn cute! I remember when she first started to reach out for her toys and play. I remember when we first dropped her off at the church nursery and how nervous I was. I remember so many things from this past year from little things she had done, to family and friends that have encouraged us. Being a parent is the most challenging and difficult task God has given me but WOW at the rewards! I am amazed every day at God's awesome wonder and how He works.
I don't always know what to do and a lot of the times I am wrong, while some times I am right.
I can proudly say, I have a 1 year old! (big smile on my face right now)
I am so excited for this day and look forward to many more years ahead of raising a child.


Happy Birthday Savannah Claire!
Mommy and Daddy love you so much, as well as so many other people that have come to know you. You have been such a blessing in our lives, and I can't wait to see what kind of Godly woman you will grow up to be. Your first birthday is so special and I hope one day to share great pictures with you on this special day. I pray Gods blessings on you today and always and that you will seek Him and follow his footsteps for the rest of your life.

I love you sweet Savannah,
Mommy

Monday, November 16, 2009

A BIG week ahead

In 5 more days, Savannah Claire Lobenstein will be 1 year old. A lot has happened in one year and I cannot wait to see what the next year will bring.
This week I will be finalizing all of her birthday party "stuff". Not much to do but get the food and a couple of more decorations. It is going to be a fun day.
Aric has been a lot of help in planning this birthday. It is so great to have a husband you can bounce ideas off of and who can be so helpful. THANK YOU ARIC! I tend to have my moments where I get overwhelmed easily and he is so good at keeping me on track. A good friend of mine, Brie Smith, also helps to keep me on track and I am also thankful for her.
I called to make Savannah's 1 year check up, but it will not be until December 1. A little delayed, I know, but it is kind of my fault since I didn't make the appointment until last week. I never knew a pediatricians office could be so busy! Anyway, those 1 year stats will be posted shortly after that visit.
For those of you wondering about 1 year pictures, we WILL be getting those done and I will post those pictures as soon as I can.
I better get off of the computer so I can start getting things done. I am so excited, words cannot describe!

I hope everyone has a truly blessed day and remembers to live their lives for the glory of God.

Love,
Emily

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Fall = Fun times

My favorite time of year is here! Football games, nice weather and cute babies dressed up in cute costumes!
We took Savannah to her first Auburn game at the beginning of September. It was a night game so needless to say we didn't stay the whole time. Savannah did great! She clapped when the band played and bounced up down when the music in the stadium was going. She was so cute!
The most recent game we went to was Auburn v. Furman, the homecoming game. We stayed the whole time and once again she was a doll. She even took a short nap in the stadium!
Halloween came and went very fast. We attended the Fall festival at Frazer. Savannah decided to be a butterfly and she was the cutest butterfly ever! Just a side note about Halloween. I don't know how other new parents are doing about this but we had a hard time trying to decide how to handle certain holidays. (Halloween, Christmas, Easter, etc.) For Halloween, we didn't know if we should partipate or not. We personally, were struggling with what Halloween really represents and do we want to raise Savannah with Halloween being something that we participate in? Aric and I both did Halloween growing up and are not scarred from it. It is so different when you become parents though. You want to be a good example and you want to teach your children the right things, the right morals and values. So after a good discussion with some great friends who are also solid in their walk with the Lord, we decided we would participate in the dress up part of Halloween but remember where our ultimate focus is. Dressing up is fun and candy is too, but we pray every day to keep Christ in the center of our family. I will have to get to Christmas later but that holiday will be tricky too because, that one is actually important. It's not about gifts that you get but the gift that God gave us........Jesus.

Moving on to other things. Savannah has a new trick. If you say, "nose" she will reach up and grab your nose. It is precious. She is not quite walking yet but that is fine by me. She keeps us busy enough with crawling. I can't imagine when she starts running around all over; I don't know what I am going to do! :)
As most of you know, she will be a year old a week from today! I really can't believe it and I will probably sound like a broken record all week by saying that. It seems like just yesterday that we brought her home from the hospital. She was this little 6 lb. 11 oz bundle of joy. Of course she is still a bundle of joy but she weighs 20lbs now and is getting bigger every day! Here are some updated facts about our Sweet Savannah:
-still takes about 2 naps a day, at least an hour long.
-down to 1 bottle a day and will eliminate at one year or so.
-drinks from sippy cup very well
-loves cheerios, pizza, pasta, ritz crackers, stage 3 baby food, bananas to name a few
-still doesnn't take a paci and does not suck her fingers
-she loves to slide and swing.
-she is very curious and determined. sometimes hard headed!
-she doesn't watch much TV but when she does, it's Disney's Playhouse.
-she loves to smile and sometimes wave, she can be shy at times.

Have a great day and Happy Friday!!!

Love,
Emily

Friday, November 13, 2009



This one above is Savannah's first trip to the pumpkin patch




This was when she was about 7 months old. Too cute not too post! She was playing and then decided she was sleepy!



Aric and Savannah (our little butterfly)