Last day of 2007

A couple days ago we had another Christmas celebration. We had a great time and wish we could see everyone more often. Elsa's third cousin Owen from Costa Rica was there. He's exactly 2 weeks older than Elsa. Isn't he so cute?!


Here, Owen whispers sweet nothings while Elsa looks distant.


But that isn't going to stop this little Casanova. While Elsa walks with dad, Owen makes his move. Aww.


The love didn't stop there... he's a curious little fella!


Have a Happy New Year, everybody!

Christmas update

Hello to all - we hope everyone had a Merry Christmas. Or as Elsa says, May Mih Mah! This was her second Christmas and it was very fun. I got sick and almost had to miss it, but thankfully didn't. We enjoyed family, food, and many generous gifts. Elsa made out with the most loot of course, just the way it should be.

The fam on Christmas eve.


Elsa opening a present from uncle John. See what the box says? Yep... 5 piece drum set! Not even two and she has enough instruments to start her own band. I'll post a photo once I get her "practice space" set up.


Opening presents on Christmas eve.


Dear old dad on Christmas morning, wrastlin' with a new toy. Next time we're taking everything out of the boxes before we wrap.


Elsa in her Dora play hut (with tunnel!).


Elsa likes to poke the eyes out on her new baby. We'll have to remedy the situation before the real baby arrives.


This Saturday we have another Christmas to attend. So far she's been the only kid at the party, but at this one there will be four other kids. Cute Christmas cousins photos coming soon...

Baby #2 Official Announcement

For anyone who hasn't heard, baby #2 is on the way! The due date is June 29. We're excited, especially for the ultrasound in February. Hopefully everything will look good and they'll be able to tell us if it's a boy or girl. We really don't care which. We got Elsa a book about becoming a big sister, but i'm sure she has no idea what she's in for. She loves babies, and kisses everything including her own reflection. Hopefully that keeps up for the new arrival. I'm feeling good (now) and can't believe it's going by so fast this time.


We've started putting barrettes in Elsa's hair. If we cut her bangs any more she'll just have a big mullet. Of course that's not really a big deal up here, but I prefer not to go there.

Bad Santa

Last weekend we went to the Wyoming Community Center to see Santa. We waited in line about 30 minutes. The whole time Elsa was waving and kissing in the direction of Santa. She even bellowed out a few "ho ho ho's". Once we got up there she sat looking confused for a few seconds. Then this happened... the classic "crying with Santa" photo. I think she looked out at the 100 or so people and got a little freaked out. She won some toy ducks in a drawing, had a cookie, and got a bag of other goodies, so it turned out pretty good.


Our smoke detector is very close to the kitchen. Pretty much any time you cook something in the oven, it goes off. I taught Elsa to cover her ears when she hears the loud beeps. Now even when it's quiet, she'll randomly shout "beep beep beep!" and cover her ears for a few minutes. Maybe her ears haven't stopped ringing?!


Elsa can hardly wait for bath time. When she hears the bath filling up she starts saying "Bubbo's!" and gets mad if you're slow getting her in there.


Other random Elsa info... her favorite things are books and Dora. Dora books are even better. She sleeps with her blankie, a teddy bear, a deer, and a Hawaiian Hello Kitty doll. Each morning she wakes up and kisses them before she stands up to say hello to me. Here's a photo of the Hello Kitty doll, a very cool gift from uncle John and Melinda. This is a bad photo from the web. It's way cuter in person, I love that it's tan.


Lately Elsa's two favorite foods are - no lie - plain lettuce and grapefruit. Woah. Perhaps a future in modeling is no joke?

Bundled

We had our first big snow this weekend. Today we took Elsa outside and she really seemed to enjoy it.

Standing in boots. After this she got on her knees and attempted to crawl, but soon found out she couldn't move.


We pulled her around the yard in a sled and she stayed upright... most of the time.



Faster, I say!


Our little ruler takes her place on the throne and tells us it's time to go in and sit by the fire.