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You are here: Home / Travel / Meeting Emerson Grace

November 7, 2016

Meeting Emerson Grace

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Get ready for a bunch of cute baby photos!! I have just returned from Dallas, where I went to meet my new niece, Emerson Grace.

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I haven’t spent a ton of time around newborns other than my own little one, so I kept thinking how similar Emerson is to Mazen. Maybe all newborns are the same, but I felt major déjà vu when I held her. She is closest in genetics to Mazen, and I to her mother, so maybe we felt that. She seemed to like me right away!

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I arrived on Wednesday in time for a CST lunch. I made egg and avocado sandwiches along with fruit and chips for us all to share. We spent a lot of time talking, watching TV, and relaxing while she nursed and napped in our arms.

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On Wednesday night we went out for pizza. E is so young that she slept the whole time in a wrap on her mother’s chest.

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We had this great autumn salad and shared a few pizzas, but we were so busy talking I forgot to take photos! The pizzas were awesome.

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On Thursday morning I took E so my sister could catch an extra few hours of sleep. I set myself up with entertainment knowing I wouldn’t be able to move much once she fell asleep. I remember those days!

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Plus Survivor on the big screen! Nap time.

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She woke up quite a bit later, and we had some nice play time together.

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She thinks I am a super cool auntie : )

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While the girls nursed, Matt and I went for a quick 5K run around their neighborhood. It was nice to have someone to motivate me to exercise a little on the trip.

Post-run oatmeal with peanut butter!

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I got to wear E in the Solly Baby wrap a few times. I loved wearing Mazen in the same way, so this was so fun!

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For lunch that day we had leftover pizza, and a salad I made from things in the fridge.

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During our run, we passed the Title Nine store! I had no idea they had stores in addition to the catalog, so later that afternoon Larbs and I walked back over for a little shopping.

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I don’t remember my newborn sleeping this much, but she sure did!

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For dinner that night we had crockpot chicken with rice, sweet potatoes, sautéed peppers, cheese, sour cream, guac, and chips.

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Plus ice cream bowls for dessert!

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I watched Emerson again in the morning while her mother went to vote! Larbs had made a quiche for us to have for breakfasts and lunches, so I had some of that for breakfast along with an early-morning banana and PB. Plus, coffee!

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I got some more great faces out of her!

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We walked to Velvet Taco for lunch. YUM! I had a fish ‘n chips and a Cuban taco. I loved the Cuban!

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Late in the afternoon Matt and I did a 20 minute Popsugar bootcamp, showered, and then we all headed out for happy hour at Truck Yard.

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What a cool watering hole!

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We walked to dinner a few blocks away at Rapscallion, and shared a bunch of delicious things. This plate:

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And then a Redfish entree, sautéed sorghum, and a salad (that appeared to be half missing!). As always, wine too.

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We took sundaes home from Motor Sisters for dessert.

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A pumpkin and a salted caramel!!

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I was so sad to say goodbye to this snuggle bug. I’m hoping to visit her again in a few months!

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  1. Julie says

    November 7, 2016 at 7:33 am

    Omg, your niece is absolutely adorable! You and your sister look happy and beautiful. And all that yummy food! Must have been a wonderful visit!

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2016 at 7:41 am

      Thank you !

      Reply
  2. Julie says

    November 7, 2016 at 7:49 am

    Your niece is so sweet!! And that’s so awesome of you to cook for them and let your sis nap, I’m sure they were so grateful for your visit <3

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  3. Elyse @ Justmurrayed says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:11 am

    Emerson is so adorable! I bet your sister loved having someone help out a bit during those new days!

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  4. Andrea says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:14 am

    Ahhhhhhh!!!! I smiled so many times through the post. She is so cute!!!!!

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  5. Bethany says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:36 am

    So exciting. Emerson is beautiful and it looks like your sister is adjusting well. I don’t remember getting out of the house much in the first 1.5 months due to breastfeeding troubles! Awesome for her <3

    Reply
  6. katie says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:42 am

    Emerson is beautiful and Larbs looks fantastic!

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  7. Tonya says

    November 7, 2016 at 8:58 am

    Sooo much adorableness in this post! <3 <3 <3

    Reply
  8. Cindy DuBose says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:09 am

    Congratulations to your sister and her husband on the birth of their baby girl! I know your parents are thrilled to have a granddaughter! Kath, you and your sister are looking radiant and happy! I have followed your blog since 2009 and you have never looked better! 🙂

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    • KathEats says

      November 7, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Thank you Cindy!

      Reply
  9. Kelli @ Hungry Hobby says

    November 7, 2016 at 9:34 am

    Awww that is so fun! We only have one nephew and he is 9 months old now. You reminded me how much I can’t wait to see him over Thanksgiving!

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  10. Kylie says

    November 7, 2016 at 10:36 am

    ahhh i’ve got baby fever. So sweet!<3

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  11. Pam says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:33 am

    So, so precious! Everyone looks happy and healthy. I’m amazed how much energy your sister and brother-in-law have! I barely left the house for the first two months after my firstborn made her grande arrival! haha But she was also born in the heart of winter in Canada and we were dealing with a lot of issues nursing. But glad to see everyone doing well and what a beautiful, beautiful baby. Congrats Larbs and Matt!

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  12. Michelle says

    November 7, 2016 at 11:42 am

    Wow! What a cutie!

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  13. Kori says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    She’s adorable! You and your sister look fantastic. Best wishes to all!

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  14. polly says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:18 pm

    E is a snuggle bug! you and sis look SO much alike and I agree Kath, you look beautiful and happy, so happy! I am sure Mazen is constant source of joy and new honey too 🙂

    This Christmas might be extra special full of new and wonderful traditions and love. XO!

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  15. Laurie says

    November 7, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Wow! Emerson and Mazen look so much alike!!! She is so adorable!

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  16. Miriam says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:09 pm

    She is so pretty!! Recently my sister had a second son and I cherish all the moments I have with my baby nephew. ? My sister and I were pregnant at the same time with our first (well her first and my only), so I already had my arms full with my son when they were newborns; I didn’t fully benefited from my new aunt status! My son and first nephew are 2 and (almost) a half now, they are not a babies anymore! Time goes by SO fast!

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  17. East Texas Electrician says

    November 7, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    What a beautiful and healthy looking baby! Congrats!

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  18. Jen Graber says

    November 7, 2016 at 3:01 pm

    She is precious! And what a cute name. Comfy!

    Reply
  19. Sam @ Hygge Wellness says

    November 7, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    So adorable! Congratulations! That Motor Sisters place looks pretty awesome, too : )

    www.hyggewellness.com/blog

    Reply
  20. Jeanie says

    November 7, 2016 at 5:58 pm

    Great pictures, and such a precious baby. Congratulations to your sister and her husband.

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  21. K says

    November 7, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    What a sweet time for your family…your niece is precious!
    Love those blue earring btw, where are they from?

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    • KathEats says

      November 8, 2016 at 7:32 am

      They’re from Turkey – my sister and Matt brought them back!

      Reply
  22. heather says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:51 am

    cuteness overload!! 🙂

    Reply
  23. KAMILA says

    November 8, 2016 at 5:29 pm

    Where did you eat pizzas? My parents are in Dallas, so I’m always looking for new places to hit when we visit them.

    Also, what a cutie. I’m always super jealous of sleeping newborns. My baby has never been a good sleeper. 🙁

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    • KathEats says

      November 8, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      It was called Fireside Pies. Really good!!

      Reply
      • KAMILA says

        November 8, 2016 at 5:51 pm

        Thanks! will check it out 🙂

        Reply
  24. Kathy says

    November 8, 2016 at 8:32 pm

    Those chubby cheeks are the best! But why don’t they look exhausted? She must sleep a LOT!

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    • KathEats says

      November 9, 2016 at 6:55 am

      Haha they are exhausted!

      Reply
  25. Find Your Fine says

    November 8, 2016 at 9:50 pm

    So cuuuuuuuute!

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  26. Caitlyn says

    November 11, 2016 at 11:01 pm

    Awww! Emerson is so cute and Laura looks wonderful.

    Reply
  27. Kathleen says

    November 12, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    I am already a mom of a one year old, but your post made me tear up because I am SO excited to become an aunt in March when my sister has her baby. Congrats to your sister!

    Reply

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