Samuel turns 1

Happy Birthday Sammy!!!

The past year has gone by so fast, and we've obviously been busy!

Sam has four teeth, loves to eat and is walking like a pro (minus the two times he fell and bumped his head tonight, just in time for birthday pictures!).

Sam has brought such an incredible amount of joy to our lives! We are so excited to continue to watch you grow!

Merry Christmas 2009!

“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sins." Matthew 1:21

Merry Christmas and Blessings from the Andrew Emmitt family!

With the addition of Samuel Andrew Emmitt in May, it has been a wonderful year!

Thank you to all that have supported us with your prayers. We celebrated Daniel’s second birthday at the end of October! He had a sedated Echo in September. The Cardiologist told us that his heart looked amazing. We go back in February for a check up and another Echo, but he is not on any medications and leads the life of a healthy two year old! PTL

Daniel is a smart, smart boy! He can tell you his last name. He walks around the house singing his ABCs (seriously - alllll the time!). He counts to 11. He loves Curious George, Caillou and Elmo. Finally likes us to read books to him. Isn’t a horribly picky eater, but definitely loves the sweets. The one real funny thing he does is refer to himself in third person. He hardly ever says “Me or I” – just “Daniel.” “Daniel hungry” or “Daniel watch George.” It is kind of cute and funny (hopefully he grows out of it!)

Samuel – also known as Sam and Sammy and “beef cake!” Seven months old already – it went by so fast (okay, I can say that now because he is FINALLY sleeping through the night)! The Christmas card doesn’t do Sam justice. He is a smiley, happy and BIG baby boy (we took about 15 different pictures and that was the only one that Daniel was smiling in!). In the past two weeks he has cut his first two teeth, is sitting up on his own and YES, sleeping through the night! Not quite crawling, but rolls all over the floor. Sam is our eater. He has never balked at any baby food, he will eat it all! He weighs more at seven months than Daniel weighed at one year. It was a tough few months at first, but now we are so glad that they are so close in age. Sam lights up every time Daniel walks into the room and Daniel loves having someone to play with.

In September, Andy and I celebrated our six year anniversary. In December, thanks to the graciousness of the best two sets of grandparents in the world, we were able to take our first vacation in four years. We went to Riviera Maya, Mexico for a week and it was wonderful! The boys didn’t even miss us!

Air-Tite Insulation will soon celebrate its five year anniversary! Andy is working hard every day to keep it running, even in this economy. We are all very proud of what he has accomplished! Andy is still serving as a member of the Kent County Republican Executive Committee, 3rd Congressional District Republican Committee Treasurer and the Michigan Republican State Committee. He is also back volunteering when he can as an assistant wrestling coach for Byron Center High School.

I am in my eighth year of service working for Secretary of State Terri Lynn Land. This past summer she announced that she was endorsing Mike Bouchard for governor, and would be running as his Lt. Governor! We were all very excited, because they make a great team and are exactly what Michigan needs at the Capitol! I continue to work as her Director of Constituent Relations and am currently planning her 2010 Thank You Tour of all 140+ branch offices. I have also served the past year on the Search Team for a new Senior Pastor at First Reformed Church of Byron Center. In August I became a member of the South Kent Rotary Club and truly enjoy this great group! I also have the honor of being recently chosen to receive a 2010 Fellowship to the Michigan Political Leadership Program out of MSU. It will be a busy, but fun, year!

We ask that you remember our military brothers this holiday season. Steven is currently stationed in Afghanistan and most likely won’t be home until next April. Josh is stationed in Hawaii and is working on Ranger School. Lisa is working on her RN and Doug became a Navy Reserve Officer this year. Sarah and Steve are expecting their first child in May 2010. Nathan is growing like a weed and is in the 7th grade. Mom & Dad Kilgore (Gammy & Papa) doing well, although Gammy has a very sore elbow from carrying Sammy around for a week!

Mom & Dad Emmitt (Nama and Bopa) are also doing well. Nama recently recovering from double foot surgery! Tim and Molly are expecting their third child in April. Shelby and Nate are working their way out of Flint – hopefully soon!! Kate and Todd are planning a September 11, 2010 wedding and doing great in their new home in Kalamazoo.

Thanks again for your prayers and support.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

God Bless in 2010

The Emmitts