Yes, it has been two months

Two months has passed since the last update.  We've been busy, busy.
Elizabeth turned two.  Can't believe it.  At her check up she was 25.5 lbs and 33 inches.  She is petit but mighty.  She had a wonderful birthday party surrounded by family and friends.  I finished her Curious George shirt so she was happy.  She clung to daddy the whole time.  For about two months Elizabeth has been a Daddy's girl.  Totally a Daddy's girl.  She wants nothing to do with Mommy or anyone else.
Over the 4th of July we went to Wisconsin to visit Bethany, Joe, Maya, Claire, Ryan and Ella.  We had a great time.  I painted Elizabeth's toenails for the first time.  I also painted Claire's & Ella's toenails too. Most of the paint has chipped off by now, but Elizabeth still talks about it.  We also went to the pool and Elizabeth did great swimming.  She jumped into the pool into Daddy's arms and started kicking her  feet to swim.  She did put her face in the water, but didn't shut her mouth so she did not enjoy that.
After our vacation, I returned to Westminster for my last week.  I had worked there for 12 years and decided it was time for a change.  I found a good job as an Administrative Assistant at Pax Christi Catholic Community.  I've been there for two weeks and things are going well.  I've been able to work ten hour days four days a week so Elizabeth and I have been home on Fridays.  More details about that later and other things going on (with pictures).
Here are a few to tide you over.

Helping Mommy clean for the party

Waiting for the popcorn on the Toddler Tower
Uncle Stan & Aunt Alison made for her birthday

Swinging at the park in her George shirt

Cleaning up after playing in the doggie's pool

Yummy food.

Playing outside

"I'm going to get you!"

My old Man

"Ready, set, go!"

Some times I don't know who is the bigger kid, Elizabeth or Marc.  Although I can't say too much because I play around with her as much as Marc.  I'm just usually the one behind the camera.  I must say, I'm impressed he could get on her bike!

Looking at the sky

Elizabeth also likes to lay on the deck and look at the sky.  She sees clouds, trees, birds and airplanes.  She'll tell us to lay down with her and when she is done, she'll tell us to sit up.  She is awfully bossy.  Wonder where she gets that from?

More cloud watching

In between the rain, Elizabeth and I did manage to plant some peas last week.  Hopefully it will stay nice enough to plant the tomatoes, beans and potatoes this weekend.  I'm also hoping to get a few outdoor decorating done.  I am a avid "Pinner" on Pinterest and have so many wonderful ideas.  A few I actually hope to accomplish.  Maybe will have pics next week.
We're also getting ready for Elizabeth's birthday party.  Curious George is out theme.  Banana everything and lots of balloons!

As she was trying to get me to sit up.  My giant baby!

My two favorite people in the world

Sorry if you thought it was you.  It is these two silly goof balls.  Elizabeth is all about Daddy right now.  And being outside.  She loves to hunt for rocks and dig in the garden and help.  Last Saturday between the rain we got outside and raked the garden and E got a trowel and got very, very dirty.  Thankfully she washes.  I got very dirty too as I was redoing the raspberry patch so it is easier to walk in and hopefully to pick.  However, this year thanks to the rabbits and dog we won't have much of a harvest.  Oh well.
So far we have had a rhubarb upside down cake and a rhubarb pie.  Yummy!  Elizabeth didn't think much of either.  The silly girl won't eat ice cream but she will eat garlic hummus by the spoonful.  Marc was wondering if she was our daughter until she started eating the hummus.  I love garlic and apparently gave Elizabeth the gene.
We were planning to go camping this Memorial weekend, but decided not to in the rain.
Have a great Memorial Day weekend!

Happy Mother's Day

Hope all of you Moms had a good Mother's Day.  We went to church in the morning and the day working on projects at home.  Here are a couple pics from after church

 

 

1st Ponytail

As anyone who has seen Elizabeth knows, she's a baldy.  Not sure where that is coming from because both Marc and I have hair to spare.  Marc is enjoying it because he doesn't have to fix her hair.  He is worried about that.  We've been watching her fine baby hair grow little by little.  Both of us hoping it will turn out curly like mine.  Yesterday at daycare Elizabeth insisted on getting her hair fixed since all of the other girls were (they all have lots and lots of hair).  Elizabeth's teacher, being a good sport got a little ponytail going for Elizabeth.  It was so cute and Elizabeth was so proud.  It is hard to see in the pics, but she is so darn cute with the little thing sticking straight up on her head.  Of course she would not hold still for a good picture.  She is too much like her Daddy that way (And Great Grandpa Wilson).  I also wanted to show the cute little vest I made for her.  I was planning on her wearing it next fall but it seems the perfect thing for this non-spring.

Ramdon pictures and update

March 17, 2013
Lucky girl!
And my brag, I made the shirt!

April 17, 2013
Having a ball!
This outfit was one my sister wore
30 some years ago.

April 15, 2013
Horsing Around
Riding her beloved pony!

It has been a while since I updated, I know.  Things just keep us busy.  Including this beautiful little girl!  Elizabeth is over 22 months old!  We've starting planning her second birthday party for June 16.  Can't believe she'll be two!  She does amaze us every day.  Every parent probably thinks this, but she is so smart!  She'll repeat everything you say.  It made Marc realize how often he says "here you go," and made me realize how often I say "blah, blah, blah."  The most amazing thing she did the other day was count to four.  Not just repeating but stacking things and counting.  She probably would have gotten farther, but the pile fell down.  We knew she could count to three because she repeats us when we give her a count down to doing something, but she really seems to understand numbers.  Of course the 5 Little Monkey books helped a lot.  I made her monkey and crocodile finger puppets for Easter, which I'm very happy to say she loves.  Right now her favorite things are being outside, Grandma & Grandpa's new calf, her silly cousins, Daddy and Curious George/monkeys.
Marc and I are doing well.  Thankfully the snow has gone and shouldn't return.  Marc worked his tail off last week to get a bunch of junk out for the curbside cleanup with the city so things are neater at home.  Now we just keep plugging away at the basement repair.  I have had lots of fun dental work including a crown and a wisdom tooth pulled.  Work keeps us both very busy.  Can't wait for some vacation time this summer with our little peanut!

Easter

We had a wonderful Easter.  The weather was chilly, but thankfully the dress I made for Elizabeth had long sleeves.  I had Thursday and Friday off from work since Daycare was closed so we got to spend extra time together.  We didn't feel like doing the whole egg dying thing.  Our little monkey would just have had too much fun.  We did go to church on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.  I played with the bell choir and cantored so Elizabeth got to see me up front and Marc was in the pew with her.  After the service I got a few pictures and Jenny and Luke arrived for the next service.  It was great to see them, but it was a tough time for them as they were losing Steve's Dad.  Elizabeth was so excited.  She walked around asking where her Luke was. 

After church we went to Grandma & Grandpa Wilson's.  Grandma had an Easter egg hunt ready for her.  She didn't quite get it, but had fun.  Although I think Grandma and Great Aunt Audrey and Great Aunt Bonnie almost had more.  We ate too much and stayed too long, but Elizabeth loves her family, especially her Great Poppa. 

 

 

Checking out the Easter flowers at church

"Where's my Luke?

Found him!  Although she doesn't look too happy.

Chocolates from Meemaw (Grandma)

Why does this picture worry me so much?
They look like they are scheming!