Snow Day '09

This was a really fun Friday in December of '09 where it snowed in Houston and actually stuck to the ground!

These pictures were taken from my office window- it was coming down in sheets!

December 2009

This is Elisabeth Christmas 2008

The Christmas Diva on Christmas Day.

November 2009

So, I have neglected the blog...oops! Here is a quick run down of how our year ended. We had some pictures taken by a friend, Courtney Moore in November. She is starting out on her own taking professional portraits and photographs. If you would like her info you can contact me and i will send you her details.

Ellie updates and pictures

The summer flew by and I haven't taken as many pictures as I should have! Here is a quick update of what Ellie has been up to since she has turned 1!! Ellie is 34 inches tall- growing like a weed- she is pretty heavy too. We go back to the doctor in December so I'm not sure of the exact measurements or percentile right now, but compared to her little friends she is pretty tall and wearing 24 months in most stuff; 18 months in the rest. Ellie loves to play with her dolls, crawl through her tunnel, play in her big play house, read books out loud, sing, dance, talk, talk on the phone, wear bracelets and shoes, and go on walks. She is pretty timid and not at all daring- we think this is wonderful. She is definitely a little girl and can be so delicate about some things...she is such a little darling doll. However, I have experienced a few temper tantrums lately! All in all, I feel very lucky to have such a neat, funny and intelligent little person in my life.

Rob and Emily took Elisabeth to her 1st Texans game!! She looks so cute in her little jersey! Rob said she made it until around the end of the 3rd quarter! I was impressed. I think Rob and Emily are really brave and sweet to take her to a game especially when it was pouring rain that day.

So adorable!

Elisabeth has been trying new foods and so far has been doing really well at eating a variety of foods. Occasionally she will show preference for a food but most of the time she is super easy going about it.

Ellie loves to sing and dance in the car! She still uses her pacifier especially if she is getting sleepy like she was here. She is still smiling though, can you tell?

We had a great visit with my sorority sister Meghan- she came to visit from Las Vegas. I think she was pretty smitten with Ellie and vice verse!

Ellie and her friends from the left, Truett Borel (10 months) and Colton & Jackson Smyre (almost 18 months). We all had so much fun at Cathy and Ted's visiting- the kids got along great- Truett should be running around with them in no time!!

Stay tuned for more pictures and updates!!

The Beach with my D-A-D!!

Rob took Ellie to the beach last weekend to his friend's beach house. He was kind enough to give me pics for you all to see! Isnt she soo big?! Im amazed she didnt eat any sand!!

Im walking- Watch Out!!

I have been walking for almost 3 weeks now!!

I still fall a lot, but Im getting better by the day!!

Happy Birthday to me!

The party was a success and so much fun! Thanks to all who came- I know it was super hot outside. Elisabeth really enjoyed her party and her wonderful company....take a look at some of the pictures I posted. I wish I had more of the decorations... Special thanks to both Rob and my family- as we couldnt have done it with out your help (manual labor) !!

Cake was EVERYwhere!!

Ellie and her two favorite ladies, Mimi and Grandma Jeannine.

3 generations!!