September 09, 2011

1 Year

Eliza at one year...
third tooth finally making its way out
loves to touch mommy's and her eyelashes
gives the best kisses
getting a little attached
walks like a pro
completely terrified of remote control helicopters
always pulling pillows off of couch
leans back on anything behind her
says mom and dad
claps to if you're happy and you know it, and taps her toes pretty cute too
"talks" and talks and talks
laughs when other people are laughing and has a pretty good courtesy laugh
sticks her tongue out of the side of her mouth
loves loves loves books
rolls toilet paper off the roll
uses signs for all done, more, and please
likes to turn light switches on and off
puts things in, takes things out, puts things in, takes things out
runs around her crib
not so sure about vitamin d milk
tries to drink from a cup
likes to talk on the phone, especially to daddy
likes to play in the dirt, and eat rocks, and help pull weeds
turns on her cd player
loves animal noises, stuffed animals, drinking from a big water bottle, licorice, music, going to primary with daddy, friends, cousins, and so much more
has given us 365 days of bliss
















Brothers and sisters, our children take their flight into the future with our thrust and with our aim. And even as we anxiously watch that arrow in flight and know all the evils that can deflect its course after it has left our hand, nevertheless we take courage in remembering that the most important mortal factor in determining that arrow's destination will be the stability, strength, and unwavering certainty of the holder of the bow.
Elder Holland

September 08, 2011

Just a spoon full of sugar








The last show of the 2010-2011 season. I loved the music and the message. It totally made me want to go fly a kite. It's been way too long! We had a great time.

Can't wait for next season starting in December... Blue Man Group, South Pacific, Beauty and the Beast, and Million Dollar Quartet are all part of the season. And we already have tickets for Wicked!!! I have seen it a few times and am still excited to see it again. I'm also hoping to see Rock of Ages, Rain, and maybe Mannheim Steamroller at Christmas. YAY!!!

September 05, 2011

Labor Day Weekend

We had a fun weekend up at the cabin. It was pretty warm during the days but so nice and cool at night. It was a nice little getaway.

The ride was a little bit messy. Licorice and Jess kept Eliza occupied in the back seat.




Chili morning.


Eliza is sporting her new Ohio State beanie from Vicki. She loves it and looks adorable! Her first birthday present ever!


Eliza will never be bored as long as she has cousins around. I think they kind of like her...

 Eliza sporting her one year birthday picture outfit. I must admit, I am a sucker for tights and boots!

August 20, 2011

Sugarland

I love music.
I love concerts.
I love Jess.
So this was a great night!


We went to Sugarland with Sara Bareillis opening. We were super excited for Sara and loved every second. It was a little windy and rainy which actually made it nice. Thanks Jess! I'm glad I finally got to redeem my birthday present! (And thanks for making me look really, really white next to your tan face!)



August 19, 2011

Messy

Eliza likes to hold popsicles until they melt. Then she gets mad and wants more. She actually eats some of these homemade popsicles as long as I let her do it her way. And her way is MESSY!


Check out that tongue! One of her new favorite faces to pull.



August 18, 2011

Wendy Woods

Ben's bosses son (long trail I know) and Wendy had a little talk about heroes. He decided to change his from Tiger Woods to her. Ben helped her change this poster to accommodate his new role model. Hilarious.

Drinking

Eliza loves water. Especially from my water bottle. She's actually pretty good at it even when it's all the way full and heavy! Love this girl!

August 17, 2011

Manners

Eliza loves to have her foot up. No matter where she is sitting she finds a place for it. Ben snapped this picture and I just think it's priceless.

August 16, 2011

Splashing and stealing

This is Eliza.
This is her friend Lauren.
See Eliza stealing Lauren's treats!


(Thanks Lyndsey for the picture I stole from your blog! Like mother like daughter...)

Long Night