Standing All By Myself!!

Lizzy's latest trick is that she stands up all by herself! She needs to be watched carefully becuase she is learning how to balance herself (those slippery Ensigns can really throw a girl off balance!), but she can stand on those baby legs for a good 3 to 4 minutes!

4 MONTHS OLD!!!

Elizabeth is now 4 months old! I cannot believe it! Its been so warm I took her outside for some 4 month old pics.

Elizabeth's View of the World at 4 Months:

I am now used to and comfortable with my routine environments and objects. So, whenever I see a new toy or go exploring outside it is exciting. I love to stare at and study the beautiful world around me.

I love to smile and laugh at people, especially other babies. I get a little bit anxious around new people so please don't grab me from my mommy's arms, or I will scream! I may need some time to look at and get used to you before I will let you hold me. I love to laugh and smile. Some of my favorite games and activities are peek-a-boo, the tickle monster, visiting Lizzy in the mirror, playing with other babies, taking baths, going for walks outside, and as strange as this may sound, I absolutely love getting my diaper changed and will hold my legs high up in the air for you to help out!

My guilty pleasure is watching TV, but my mom rarely accomodates this desire.

I love sitting in my bumbo seat, playing in my caterpillar gym, and jumping in my jumperoo!

I am very vocal now and will shriek, grunt, babble, and make razz noises just to entertain myself.

I am a strong girl with lots of muscles! I can stand up and support my own weight for a couple minutes as long as I have someone's hands to hold onto for balance. I can roll over when one of my arms is tucked under me but to be honest I have little interest in such activities. I hate being on my tummy.

Alex and Lizzy

Lizzy got together with her friend Alex today and they were so cute. They are both just barely old enough to interact with each other a little bit. Alex was born just two days after Lizzy. His mom, Mindy, and I were both in the hospital at the same time. Unfortunately, Mindy stayed in the hospital quite a bit longer than me. She actually has quite the miracle birth story.

Lizzy was not quite sure if she wanted to share her bug toy.

Alex: "Elizabeth, my beauty, will you marry me?"

Elizabeth: "I have to ask my mommy..."

The video of these two is so cute! This is Lizzy's first attempt at sharing.

My Little Chatter Box

Elizabeth has been such a chatter box lately. I'm still trying to teach her not to talk with her mouth full though!

These were some of her more tame babbling sessions. I haven't recorded it yet, but sometimes she lets out these ear piercing shrieks of joy. Every morning she wakes up and starts babbling to herself. Then she gets louder and louder til I go in and get her. It sure beats the phase where all she could do was cry!

My First Dolly

Lizzy's new favorite toy to play with is a Black Apple Doll that Jamie hand made for her. I think she loves it because of its many textures like the soft cloth, flowy purple skirt, and buttons. Well, whatever the reasons, she always gets really excited when I give it to her!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!! I posted these pictures after the day of February 14 in congruence with how Dave and I celebrate this particular holiday. We refuse to go out and fight the crowds in restaraunts, theaters, etc., the day of, so we always wait until the day after to celebrate Valentine's Day. We will actually be celebrating tomorrow!
I did, however, dress Lizzy up in her Valentine's Day outfit the day of! I couldn't stop myself from taking pictures of her shoes because they are sooo adorable!!

The Owl Butterfly

These owl butterflies' wings were fairly pretty on the outside. The colors were a bit dull, but they blended in really well with their surroundings. However, the butterflies' wings on the inside were gorgeous! When they opened their wings to fly you would see a blending of bright, brilliant shades of blue. Are you sensing an analogy here? Perhaps a little symbolism? I know a lot of owl butterflies, how about you?


We walked past the aquatic petting area and made my mom touch all the sea creatures!
My dad is just about six and a half feet tall, and I really think he looks more comfortable sitting up at this giant table than when he's at home.
Round and round we go...a typical day in the life of Dave and Jen.
I do think Lizzy enjoyed her first visit trip to the museum. I think she enjoyed being pushed around in the stroller, mostly. We'll, try again next year!