Our trip to Quartzsite

Grandma Johnson brought Great Grandma Ross back to Arizona this week, so we went out to visit them in Quartzsite. Elizabeth had a great time exploring and finding new things to play with. She did a really good job of staying out of trouble. Her favorite toys were the fly swatter and flashlights. Grandma Ross had some stuffed animals, but E wasn't very interested in them. She and Grandma Johnson planted plants and played in the rocks. She also got to play in the water, getting herself all wet.

My First Haircut

It was time for Elizabeth to get her hair cut. She was constantly getting food and other things in her hair because it was always in her way. Daddy was also complaining that it was getting too long and hard to wash in the bath. She did great during her haircut. She wiggled, of course. But she didn't cry. I think she really likes not having hair in her eyes anymore.

Playing in the Kitchen

Aunt Christina has the best play kitchen. Elizabeth and Julia loved playing together in the kitchen. They also have a play kitchen in the nursery at church. Each time she sees the kitchens she gravitates towards them. I guess Mommy should look for a play kitchen of her own.

Me and my Brother

Elizabeth and Andrew are starting to respond more to each other. As a mother it warms my heart to watch them play. Andrew is never quite sure what Elizabeth will do, but he loves having his sister close by. I love both of my children.

Big Girl Bed Update

Elizabeth has been doing a great job in her new big bed. Up until now we have been carrying her to bed and saying good night. The past couple of nights she has walked to her room and climbed into bed all by herself. My little girl is growing so fast.

Now, notice the book. When she goes to bed she doesn't have a book in her hand. But after we close the door, she gets up and picks a book to sleep with. The book is different each night. The night before last, she had a book that makes noise, and at 4 am I heard Blue from Blues Clues say "what time is it?" It didn't wake her up...thank goodness.

Reading with Grandma Olsen

Grandma Olsen and Aunt Tami came for dinner today. Grandma and I had a great time reading a book of silly rhymes.

I love Cups

Elizabeth found two cups in the closet today. They are her new found treasures. All day long I have been filling them with small amounts of water. Half the water makes it into her mouth and half ends up on the floor. It's a good thing we have tile.

My Chair

Elizabeth loves this chair. Grandma Johnson gave it to her for Christmas. She spends so much time playing while sitting in her chair. It is so nice to have something her size.

Big Hair

Elizabeth has her mother's ability to grow hair. It is constantly in her face. We need to decide if we let it grow, or cut it. I don't think she could sit still long enough for me or anyone else to cut it. What do you think? Cut or no cut? Daddy votes cut.

Today

January 2008

Big Girl Bed

Elizabeth graduated into a big girl bed today. We are very proud parents. She did such a good job of adjusting. She watched us take the crib down and we explained to her about sleeping in a big bed. This afternoon for nap time she played for about 15 minutes and gave up. Tonight when I put her in bed and closed the door she didn't make a peep. There are some benefits to being so busy during the day...it's easy to go to sleep.

Elizabeth during her nap this afternoon.

Tonight at 8:30 (It is completely dark in her room but the flash makes it look like it is daytime.)

Cousins In My Room

I had a great time playing with my cousins in my room. I showed them all my toys and books. They had given me a quiet book for church and were showing me how to play with it.

Reading with Grandpa Olsen

Elizabeth had a great time reading Olivia's Opposites with Grandpa Olsen. She laughed and laughed. I think Grandpa Olsen enjoyed it just as much as she did.

uh-oh

Elizabeth dropping her blanket outside her crib = no nap. She has also learned how to take the sheets off her bed. She thinks it's a pretty clever thing to do.

Bows in my hair

Thank you Aunt Christina for making these bows to put in my hair. I love wearing them to church. Everyone tells me they are so cute.