Yeah Sleep!

Elizabeth! You have slept between 6-7 hours without waking up on the last three nights.

EBB

Elizabeth,

Mom still has not figured out that putting a bib on you BEFORE feeding saves a lot of dribbles and wet outfits. Daddy always remembers to ... always. I'm really happy you picked out this for yourself and even though it's a little large it just means that you'll be able to wear it that much longer.

Ohhh ... EBB = Extra Big Bib

Elizabath and Davis

I actually uploaded some video (Houston July 2008 ) ... brace yourself for excitement!

Tracy and Ian

E ... last night you met Tracy and Ian and these frames speak from themselves ...

and here's a good one of you and Tracy ... they just moved into a new apartment and are still getting settled. We ate fish and assorted cheese (pesto cheese) and angel food cake for dessert.

Kitchen Conducting

I love the randomness of your arm and face movements . .

Baby, Bacon, Breakfast, and Bold Colors

I guess this one is self explanatory although I should mention to take care to place the baby away from the bacon splatter-zone. Oh and the color scheme was just a surprise experiment.

Home Sweet Dhaka

When we first arrived in Dhaka you were a bit punk drunk . . . and grouchy that they left your stroller in Dubai . . .

But then you crashed on your new bear mat and got over it.


Out of the three of us Elizabeth handled the jet lag the best.

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Dear Elizabeth,

Hope you don't mind that we took you on a 30 hour trip (18 or so in plane) to your new home in Bangladesh. Yes ,I ask myself that almost daily. Anyways .. you didn't care for the plane ride for the first 6 hours but after that you settled in and even rode in the bassinet and let daddy and mommy play with the on-demand entertainment system. Even though you cried for the beginning of the trip and a few other random moments during the plane ride, you were overshadowed by a large middle eastern family that let their kids run rampant and screaming during most of the flight. Mom and I decided that you would never do that and that we teach you proper plane etiquette ... Kudos E!

Lance Wisdom!

EMM,

I know we smile and laugh at you when you are upset at less then comfortable environmental situations but then Lance told me that this IS the greatest age. He proposes that we laugh because at this stage in your life that's as mad as you can get period (tiny screams, failing arms with no gross or fine motor skills at all, little tear filled eyes, crying so hard you run out of air) ... it's the only way you can communicate. So please don't be mad when your tantrums make us laugh at you .. we know it's either diaper, food, gas, or a need to be walked. I'm just trying to enjoy you until your gYou'll be able to throw much more effective tantrums soon enough ....

SMILE!!!!!

E ..... you have been throwing out quick smiles here and there ... especially on the changing table ... I finally captured one ..... video to follow SOON!

4 hour trip!

Elizabeth,

Today we went out for lunch at Goodson's (Dad can not handle the large chicken fried steak anymore and groaned the rest of the day) and then decided to go to Costco (to buy bulk stuff of course). You had had enough. The nice thing is you always wait until the last 3-5 miles of the trip to really let us know you are PO'ed at the situation. So we just enjoyed your tantrum and laughed those last few minutes till home. Oh and I took a photo with my new iPaq so I could blog about it. Ahhhhh!!!! sooo cute!.

Thanks to Bonita, Kirk, and Isabella

Our friend Bonita just doubled Elizabeth's wardrobe by offering Isabella's clothes. She's got tons of clothes now ... she even has shoes and a couple party dresses for those Dhaka galas. This is Bella here with Madison (Matt N's daughter) on the left. Thanks ... we'll be sure to take photos!

12 hours on the road

Today we took Elizabeth to our financial planning meeting, shopping in the Galleria area, Carrie's doctor's appointment (she's now 8.15 pounds) and then to see Kirk and Bonita (No Isabella ... she was going to Oklahoma to visit grandma).We even took her by our old apartment and checked out the growth (in the area). In all it was a 12 hour day and Elizabeth fared well.

Out of the Woodwork Party

Elizabeth loved her dad rocking out with 'Limp Pickle' (one of the many band names). What you can't see is the hundreds of fans just out of camera reach and the fact that Elizabeth is cozy in bed at this time. Thanks for all that came out of the woodwork! Next year will be twice the numbers ..

Ants and cuzs

Aunt Pat, Steph, and Will

Best Friends

A month older Davis (Kerstyn's little daughter) tried to impress you by shoving her fist into her mouth but even though I knew you were completely amazed you did not let it show ... you'll be doing that soon enough I told you. Be proud of your spitting up.

Bath Time

Awesome pondering pose after a bath ... look at the long legs ... and she loves the beard (she told me so).
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Happy 1 Month

Happy 1 month B-day! Wake up .. I've got a surprise for you!

Railroad Museum

Elizabeth,

Before we left Galveston Island, we took you to the Strand, ate at Yaga's, and then went to the Galveston Railroad Museum and .... well we posed you with the creepy plaster statues. We also ate some pretty tasty ice cream (mom likes coffee and mint chocolate/dad prefers chocolate) ... we'll have to go back to visit the Ellisa.

Don't Worry

Happy 4th

Happy Independence Day E! As you can see you already love fireworks and helped in the massive display your dad created ... even though you napped and fed through most of it. I can't wait till you can hold a lighter or strike matches ....

1st Beach

There's the beach house in the back left we stayed at. The stroller is fairly lightweight as you can see there is no straining as I carried you over the high grass. You really enjoyed the ocean air and some of the wind. going down the beach was nice but the wind kicked into high and we had to abort. Notice the blanket covering your face. Sandy wheels cleaned themselves with a quick trip through the grass.

She's a Patriot!

My mother picked out this outfit especially for the 4th .. as you can see she has the red, white, and blue color scheme, some unnecessary ruffles and matching socks. Ahhh ... adorable ... Carrie looks really cute too.

Best Dressed

EMM,

As you can see you already have amazing fashion sense Elizabeth. This delightful dress came from our good friend Tracy, who we teach with in Dhaka, and as you can see she also has fabulous taste.