Let's Start at the Very Beginning...

Greetings to all and welcome to Emmy Lou's Adventures. I have created this blog mostly to keep our family and friends up to date in Emmeline's busy little life. She is growing and learning so much every day so this will be a great way for everyone to keep in touch and updated at their own pace. Plus, as a work-at-home mamma, it is nice for me to have as much contact with the outside world as possible!
For those of you who are not quite up to date or need an introduction:
Paul and I have been married for six and a half years. We were married in Grand Forks, North Dakota on August 17, 2001. We completed our BA degrees (his in History, mine in English) in May of 2002 from University of Minnesota Duluth. We moved to the Mid-Atlantic in August of 2003 so I could pursue graduate studies in English at the University of Delaware. We bought our first house in June of 2006 in Delaware. I am currently ABD (all-but-dissertation) trying to finish my PhD; this is no easy task with a baby at home! Paul received his teaching certification in Elementary Education in May of 2007 and is currently a sixth-grade teacher in Pennsylvania. Our baby girl was born this past June and she has been the beautiful, radiating center of our universe since the day we learned we were pregnant. We feel incredibly fortunate to have such a healthy, happy, intelligent and gorgeous child. Of course things don't always come up roses around here. Most days are full of baby poo, spit-up and frustration. But our support system both far and near is amazing so we are able to get through even the toughest of days.
We hope that you enjoy our blog!