The Gene Genie

It was a Christmas photoshoot like any other, until out of nowhere, Elsa busted out a Glamour Shots pose. I have no explanation, except that it's all natural skill. I'd say she's still in the running to becoming America's Next Top Model.


Elsa likes to walk around and push her walking toy. I tried to get a side view, but she's too fast.


Here are her 15 month stats:
Height: 31 1/4 inches. (90th %)
Weight: 21 lbs, 14 oz. (25th %)

Tall and skinny, lucky girl. If only we knew who she got it from...

This post will be about Elsa for once

In preparation for winter fun, I put Elsa in the coat we got her last year. It's size 18 months and she wears 18 months, but... it's a little huge on her still! Oh well, it's more of a January coat anyway.


Elsa still doesn't walk, but that's cool. She stands up on stuff and looks cute. Here she is in her wild 60's outfit.


Straight out the bath. She loves bath time, especially ones with "bubbo's".


Peek! Elsa loves to play hide and seek.


She says a lot of words these days, I think I counted around 40. Not all of them are perfect, but I know what she's saying and we're able to communicate well. Much to the delight of our parents, she finally says "ga ga" and "bumpa". She loves ECFE, the park, Dora, her blankies, and eating noodles. Her favorite animals are dogs, fish, and deer. Her 15 month appointment is coming up next week, so i'll post her stats then.
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Halloween!

Talk about a spooky halloween... I decided to get crafty and make Elsa's costume this year. Ahhh! I think it turned out good though. The hat was $7 on clearance. Then I made a matching cape, which didn't require much sewing and can go on over her jacket. Red turtleneck and sweatpants and we're done. Not sure if I saved any money by doing it myself, but it was a fun project.


(Added vines and bigger leaves to the hat - much better.)


Happy Halloween everyone! More photos to come tomorrow.

A baby, a wedding, and flying objects

Saturday we brought Elsa to her first wedding. She behaved amazingly well during the ceremony - no outbursts requiring us to make a quick exit. At the reception she crawled the halls of the hotel for so long, people swore she put on a couple miles. She wore holes through her tights, but oh well.

Elsa all dressed up at the church.


These photos pretty much sum up the dinner. Everyone duck!

Fall Family Outing #2

Today we went to Pinehaven, and it was everything everyone says it is. There was a lot to see and do. I know people who go every weekend, if that gives you any idea. Highly recommended.
We looked at the animals, saw the pumpkin cannon go off, rode bikes, and went on a tractor ride. It'll be fun to go back next year when Elsa can run around the place.

Elsa with a miniature horse.


In the pumpkin patch.


With mom on a giant tricycle.


Riding on dad's shoulders is always a big hit.

In other Elsa news, she's finally getting her molars. After I put her to bed tonight, she started screaming, "Mumma! Mumm-ahhhh!" I felt back there with some baby Orajel and sure enough, it felt like Legos were trying to push through her gums. Ouch.

Elsa is 14 months old today

And Happy Birthday Grandma Karen!
Yesterday we went to the local pumpkin patch. They had tons of places to take pictures of the kids, face painting, corn dogs and hot cider, tractor rides, etc. I've heard Pinehaven is even better, so we might have to go this weekend. Both are just a few miles from our house.
Elsa continues to love ECFE, even though it starts during her usual naptime. She gets through it pretty well and is becoming more adventurous. She also loves snack time - she's always asking for more. They have to end up hiding the tray of snacks from her!

Happy belated Wyoming Days

This fall we've been busy raking leaves, organizing the house, keeping it real. I found my camera, so there's lots of pics to share. Here's a couple from Wyoming Stagecoach Days on Sept. 30. Elsa had fun up at the fair, and later in the evening the adults had fun at the street dance. As you can see, we had the Gravitron to ourselves. Pictured in the background are our two accomplices. In the foreground is the carnie in charge of the ride, and unfortunately the music. Word!



A couple weekends ago it was unseasonably hot. Elsa enjoyed crawling around in the yard. She'd do it all day if you'd let her.


Last weekend was super cold, but she had a blast anyway. She's an outdoor kid all the way.



Rarr! Chewing on keys is fun.


Here's Elsa today, in a look I describe as New York Cabbie Chic.