Emma is 2!

Wow how time has flown! I can't believe my precious Emma is 2 years old!! She had a great birthday yesterday, and enjoyed being with her family. We started out the day with gymnastics and then lunch at chik-fil-a. She decided not to take a very long nap, and just played the day away. Our family came over last night for Jonny's famous ribs(Emma's favorite) and some Elmos birthday cake. She enjoyed opening presents in front of everyone and showing off all the new stuff she got. She also had a party on Sunday at her Gigi's house and got lots of great toys. She is so special that she is going to have another party next weekend with all of her friends. So spoiled! But boy does she deserve it : )

She has started going to the church nursery on Sundays and is doing ok. Her first time there was amazing, and she didn't cry a tear. Not so much the second or third visit, but we will slowly get her there. She is just so used to being the center of atttention at ALL times and has socialized with adults her entire life. She enjoys other kids, but only if mommy is there. Please pray that she will adjust to the nursery. The doctors would like her to be around other kids' germs so that she can build her immune system. Plus, she needs the socialization with other kiddos. I am also trying to get her into mothers day out a half a day once a week.

She has started gymnastics and is loving it! As soon as we pull up to the building, she get so excited. When we get into the waiting room, she runs to the door to the gym and says "nastics". It is so cute and I'm glad she has found something she enjoys. I'm also thinking of putting her in some music classes because she is in LOVE with music. Her favorite song is "Need You Now" by Lady Antebellum. I know that sounds funny, but since I was obssessed with it and listened to it over and over while she was in the car, I can't expect anything less. As soon as we get into the car she says "Need Now". If you ask her what her song is she says "Need Now". I should probably start listening to some toddler tunes : )


Emma is adjusting to her new baby sister, Taylor, very well. She has her days and moments, but for the most part she is a great big sister. She likes to help change her diaper and feed her. If she is crying, Emma will tell her to hush and then stick the pacifier in her mouth. It is so sweet : )

Taylor is growing like a weed. We welcomed her into our family on August 10, 2010. She was 6 lbs 12 oz and 20" long. She has got a head full of hair that won't stop sticking up. We are enjoying life and enjoying being a happy family of 4. It has been a huge adjustment, but I love being a mommy of 2 beautiful girls.

On the medical side, Emma will be 6 months off of treatment on October 20th. Praise God! She is eating a variety of things(although junk food is still her favorite) and is slowly gaining weight. We have hit 20 lbs, which is a huge acomplishment for her. She has her 2 year check-up tomorrow morning with her regular pediatrician, and will start getting her immunizations next month.

Life is great here at the Williams' household. Jonathan and I are so blessed and are enjoying our "Normal" life with our girls. Of course we worry about the cancer coming back from time to time, but why worry about something you can't control. We believe God has healed our little girl and has great plans for her life. Just look at how many lives she has touched so far and she is only 2!

Please continue to pray for Emma!

Pray for:

NO long term side effects from the chemo
The cancer to NEVER come back
Her growth and development as she is still small for her age
Taylor's growth and development
Our family's health and safety

Also, I would like to ask for everyone to pray for our friend Stevy. She will be receiving a bone marrow transplant soon. Pray that this will get rid of the leukemia and that her body responds well to the transplant.

Our friend Micah, who has been battling cancer for a long time. He has developed leukemia and is not doing well. Pray for the healing of his body. Also, pray for his family as they are going through this.