Emma's 3rd Birthday Party

Happiness is celebrating Emma's 3rd Birthday with family and friends. On Saturday we had a small party for Emma. It was such a joy watching Emma having a good time seeing her friends and her Birthday Train Cake. She enjoyed soaring through the sky on the swings and popping giant bubbles.

All in all it was a great day to celebrate Emma..

Emma with Mommy & Daddy

Chance & his Mommy Popping Bubbles

What Glee she shows while opening presents

Giving Pooh Bear Great Big Hugs

Emma opened a Woody Doll and giggled with excitement

Enjoying Lunch

Push Me Higher Uncle Braden

Emma's Winnie the Pooh Birthday Train Cake

Woo Woo All Aboard

A Special Day For A Special Girl

Our Sweet Miracle you have come so far. We are so proud of you and who you are. You inspire everyone you meet and even those you've not yet met but know about you. You are truly a blessing in our lives and we could not ask for a better daughter. We are honored to be your parents and love you SO much! Happy 3rd Birthday Emma...

Safe in Daddy's arms only 9 days old

Emma at 1 year old

Sitting with assistance, what a happy girl.

Emma at 2 years old

Silly and always happy, such a blessing...

Emma at 3 years old and still smiling...

Happy 3rd Birthday Emma!

Yesterday was a very special day for Emma and Mommy. Not only was it Emma's 3rd Birthday but Daddy was coming home from his business trip. We woke up in the morning and went to meet our dear friends at the Spectrum for a morning filled with fun. Later, after our nap, we drove to Long Beach to pick up Daddy at the Airport. Emma had a great day filled with friends & fun, water play, train riding, shopping, singing, lots of picture taking and Daddy. Happy Birthday Sweet Girl, We love you SO much. We thank God for you everyday, but today we celebrate you! This weekend we will be having a celebration, so stay tuned for more pictures.

Emma and Mommy getting ready to have some fun




I got my penny and I'm ready to make a birthday wish...



There is goes; wonder what she wished for?


Playing with toys at the Carters store while Mommy Shopped



Being Silly with Jen and Riley

Getting Ready To EAT at Johnny Rockets, oh what fun.

The Birthday Girl

Riley & his Mommy, Jen

Getting Ready for Daddy to come home,

Making Daddy a Welcome Home Daddy sign...

We are SO glad to have Daddy Home; the BEST Birthday gift EVER!

Happy 4th of July 2008

Well its been a while since we updated about the happenings of the Ford Family so here is a quick update. Before Mark went on his Training Business Trip, we went to Dee's house to celebrate the independance of our great country. Emma went swimming in the pool and we watched fireworks from the comfort of our own home. We had a great day hope your day was happy too...

Happy 4th of July 2008 (Better Late than Never)

Swimming with Mommy and Daddy

Fireworks from our patio

Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator

Well, the 9 days of intensive training in PA was worth it. I passed my fourth and final exam today to become a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator. It was a long trip with studying each night until midnight, but it was well worth it. I cannot wait to get home tomorrow. I am spending the night in New York tonight and so far it has not been what I hoped for. I arrived around 7:00 so I was going to take the subway to Ground Zero, but I took the wrong train. I ended up riding for a half hour in the wrong direction. I then decided I would just go to Time Square. I finally arrived there around 9:00. I was hoping to find a good restaurant, but ended up at TGIFridays as I just needed to eat. After dinner I walked around a little bit and took some photos. I took the wrong train again and finally made it back to my hotel around 10:30. Hopefully tomorrow I will get to do something before my shuttle picks me up just after noon. Here are a couple photos from Time Square.

Broadway

Time Square

Training Camp Part 3

I am heading into the final two days of Training Camp. It has been a long week, but very good. I passed my third certification exam on Saturday and have my final exam tomorrow afternoon. After I pass my final certification tomorrow, I will be a Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator. The last test is going to be the most difficult as it takes us from be a Microsoft Professional to being certified. I have made some goods friends here and it has been helpful to study in groups. I am looking forward to being home on Wednesday. Thankfully, I will have a couple hours with Emma on her 3rd birthday before she goes to bed.

Training Camp Part 2

Yesterday I passed my second of four certification exams. I scored the highest in my class of 8. You need to get 700 out of 1000 points and I received a 921. Class begins each morning at 9:00 am and goes until around 6:00 with an hour for lunch. After class, a few of us usually grab dinner and then head back to the training center and study until midnight. It is working well. I miss Alissa and Emma a lot. Thankfully, I have been able to focus on this class all day long though. Here are some more photos.

Lounge Area in the Training Center

Training Center Building Where We Spend 15 Hours a Day

Typical Scenerary Here in the Poconos

Mark at Training Camp

I am currently in Bushkill, PA at Microsoft Training Camp. I am working on get my Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator certificates. It is 9 days of intensive all day training. I arrived Sunday, began class on Monday, and passed my first certification on Tuesday. I have 3 more tests while I am here. It is very humid here in the Poconos, but we are inside almost all day. Here are a couple pictures of the resort I am at.

Picture of my living room from the upstairs landing

Picture of a typical Villa

Random Pictures From A Good Day

Today was a great day. Emma & I had a mommy daughter day all to ourselves.

We went to Nana & Papa's house to spend some time out in the garden and to get some lovin' from Nana & Papa, and Yoda too. The weather was very nice as we sat outside watching the birds and taking pictures.

Emma, Mommy & Yoda

Emma checkin' out the planter

What a beautiful face...

Enjoying the day


Sweet Little One, Whom I Love Very Much!

Nana, Emma & Yoda

What a special moment...

Happy Father's Day

Dear Daddy,

You are such a great Daddy. I love spending time with you. I have many favorite things to do with you; like playing on the floor with you and feeling the wind through my hair as you push me on the swings. You are the best Daddy, thank you for working so hard to provide for me and Mommy. I am the luckiest girl in the whole world. I love you Daddy!

Happy Father's Day Daddy!

Love Emma

This Father's Day was very special because it was Mark's first Father's Day that we celebrated at home and not in the hospital. It was a good day and we had a wonderful time spending time together as a family and celebrating Daddy...

Emma has a Cousin!!

Yesterday Emma became a Cousin and we officially became an Aunt & anUncle. My brother Chris & My Sister-in-Law Lisa had a beautiful baby boy.

His name is

Cason Lowell Reinhart.

At birth he was 8 lbs. 2 0z. & 20 1/4 inches long.

They Live in Wyoming so we will be seeing him via computer camera and lots of pictures.

From the first picture that we have seen he is adorable.

We are very excited and can't wait to meet him in person.

Welcome to the world baby Cason; We love you!