Lizzie The Ninja Warrior!

If you've ever seen the Japanese series "Ninja Warrior" or the American version "Wipeout" you may have an extra appreciation for this video!
It has taken me a while to post this one- this was filmed right after Lizzie had turned 7 months old. (This obstacle course is a piece of cake for her now!)

Also, notice how she is chasing a cell phone. She is OBSESSED with cell phones! If she sees anyone talking on one she will go crazy until we give her one too. (She has a plastic display phone that was made to look and feel like a real one.)

Happy First Father's Day Dave!!

Dave,

My video editing/creating skills are VERY amateur so there was alot of blood, sweat, and tears put into this!
May you always remember your first year of fatherhood!

With Love,
Jen

Motorcycle Weekend

Thursday afternoon, Dave headed out for a motorcycle weekend with the guys. Lizzie and I saw them off from Seattle. Dave wanted to take her with, aboard the saddlebag, but decided better of it. She might weigh him down too much on the road!! They, then, met up with Mike and Chris in Tacoma.

When they left Tacoma they were headed for Ocean Shores along coastal highways.

Today is Saturday and they are still MIA.

Word on the street is they were last seen wreaking havoc in Port Angeles.

If anyone spots my runaway husband please give me a call!! :)

Elizabeth and Bella

Little Bella came over to play with Lizzie, yesterday, and they were so cute playing outside together.
Dave and I had a blast watching and playing with these two little cuties.

They both loved to chase each other around our coffee table over and over. I think they thought it was a race...

DOCTOR DAVE has graduated!!!

Watch out world!! Dave is now, OFFICIALLY, a Doctor of Dental Surgery!!!! He is going to be such a great dentist!! His patients at the school were very sad to lose him, but he's going on to a better place. Where is that place you ask?? Well...we are not sure at the time and are on the hunt for a job in the area.

It is very unreal to think that the 8 years are finally over!! Its been a looong road, but we've had a lot of fun a long the way. We like road trips.

I am SOOO proud of Dave. Dental school is a very stressful time, but he managed to keep his cool, stay positive, and do well in school. What an accomplishment!! He loves all aspects of dentistry, but has a special passion for placing implants and other dental surgeries. While in school, he did so many extra surgeries above and beyond the requirements just for the FUN of it. What a guy! I love you and am so proud of you Dave- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

WE MADE IT!!!!

Little Swimmer

We are finally getting over a cold that has afflicted our little family this week! This picture sums up what we've been doing to survive the heat, though.

I love that Lizzie loves wearing these adorable sunglasses- so funny!!

7 Months Old!

Lizzie is 7 months old now! She has changed so much in the past month it is unbelievable! She is becoming more and more mobile every day- its shocking. She is now a professional "Cruiser." She pulls herself up on furniture then shuffles from one place to another while holding onto various connecting pieces of furniture. Her favorite thing to do is use a diaper box as a walker and walk around the room, making mischief as she goes!

With her newfound mobility, she has a developing sense of independence and strong will, it seems. The other day I was reading to her, and when we got to the end of one of her favorite Curious George books, I said, "The End!" Then I put the book away. She, apparently, was not ready for it to end, though. She got so mad and threw the biggest screaming fit, arching her back and the whole works. I tried bouncing her, talked soothingly, made funny noises (the ones that always get a laugh), and even gave her a different book to try and distract her. However, the fit would not end. So, finally, I got the same Curious George book back out and gave it to her. INSTANTANEOUSLY, she stopped crying and smiled....like mother like daughter I suppose. (My parents always talk about me being stubborn as a young child.)

On the bright side, she looves to read with me! She's very good at turning the pages by herself and will generally wait for me to say "Turn the Page!" BUT if I try to turn the page without her, then watch out! I always regret doing that...

Elizabeth loves the water so we made a kiddie pool for her in our backyard out of a large storage tub! Check out those chubby baby rolls!

She is still a big fan of the outdoors. She's always happy as can be when we're havin fun in the sun.

She's always chewing on something. She loves to explore the world with her mouth. This includes a love for solid food, as well. She has tried and likes many different fruits and veggies. Her newest excitement is for the sippy cup. Its her big chance to drink something besides milk!