Friday, January 29, 2010

Christmas and New Years 2009-2010

It's been a while since a real post and I'm feeling like writing a post for everything we did over Christmas and New Year's is a bit to overwhelming for me at the moment. But I DO want to make sure to post some pictures of the fun times we had, you know in case they don't end up in a scrapbook or baby-book...we've got 'em here.

We've had the best time with both of our families over the past two months.

We spent Christmas this year with my parents in Pasadena. Elle opened gifts, mainly enjoying the sound of the tissue paper and the bright colored ribbons. We got amazing gifts from my parents too...the sewing machine that I got has been put to some serious use in the past couple weeks. Coach had an enjoyable time too....Mom and Dad's bed being her favorite spot!

Then we went to Colorado for New Year's with Cole's family. What a great time we had. Elle saw snow for the first time, met her aunts and uncles, and had a great time on the plane. Elle even had fun on New Year's entertaining Grammy, Papa, and Aunt Marilyn and Uncle John, after waking up from her slumber. Grammy and Papa were supposed to put Elle back to sleep if she woke up, but they pulled the 'grandparents card' and kept her up from 10:30-1:30.
Elle hanging with G

Elle and Gma

Elle and I in our "tacky Christmas shirts"

Elle taking a bath at G and Gma's house

Coach chillin' on Mom and Dad's bed (they love this)

I love G and Gma's house

Elle listened carefully to the flight attendants

Mom, look! There's snow!

Dad and baby girl in the snow

It's a winter wonderland...

I'm not so sure that I like the snow... it's cold!

Fun family time in the snow!

Happy girls!

Sleeping baby with daddy

Daddy still has to play...

Everything goes in my mouth these days

Elle in my old sweater and hat

Brothers setting up the new surround sound

Bath time at Grammy and Papa's

Cousins!

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Our Attempt at Christmas Pictures

These were our attempts at Christmas pictures.

Mom and Dad bought the Christmas dress for Elle...she looked adorable and loved her new shoes....okay she really wanted to take them off and eat them...


What do you want from me? A smile?



Yay!!



The Family. Including Coach!

Oh Wow!!

Okay, It has been over a month since I have posted...CRAZY!!

A lot has happened since my last post. Here's a snapshot of what we have been up to since my last post:

1. We have had 2 Christmases...and Elle was a pro at opening her gifts.
2. Elle has touched snow for the first time...not that she liked it!
3. Elle has cut TWO teeth, and her parents hate teething...or the lack of sleep at night as a result of the brutal teeth making their debuts.
4. Elle is now crawling up a storm....the storm being the dog hair flying behind her.
5. Elle has pulled herself up to a stand...thus we lowered the crib mattress
6. We have hung out with Taylor, Amy, and the girls...Marly loves Baby Elle and sharing with Elle too...can we say Honey Smack and Popsicles??
7. Elle has begun to eat cheerios....what a way to pass the time!
8. I'm feeling very crafty...in a good way...let the sewing projects begin!
9. Elle believes everything belongs in her mouth....everything!
10. Our daughter enjoys making out with herself in the mirror...open mouth kisses and all!

oh...

Elle also went potty in the big girl potty.... this is a good story...more later!


Elle will be 10 months old next week. It is so hard to believe. She is growing so fast and we are having a BLAST!!