Valentine's Day

Again... a little late but here is Elle on Valentine's Day. We had fun dressing her up in some tutus. And how do you resist this feathery head piece? A gift from my girlfriend Christina. Our little sweetheart!

Outfit from Aunty Lauren and Aunty Claudia

xoxo
-Elle

4 months

Here is Elle's 4 month picture. She is rolling from side to side (not over yet), she clasps her hands together and tries to put her whole fist in her mouth. She's really found her feet and will pull her socks off. She is all around a very happy baby. We are having so much fun with her!

3 month photos

Here are a few pictures from the past few weeks. Miss Elle is getting bigger every day!

Elle's Baptism

We were very excited to have Elle baptized this past weekend. She was baptized in the same church where we were married 3 years ago and where I was baptized 28 years ago. We were very fortunate to have a private baptism with Elle being the only baby baptized. It was a beautiful ceremony that we shared with our family and close friends. Elle's baptismal name is Marie, which was my grandmother's name. It was very special having my grandmother still be a part of the baptism, even if just in spirit. Elle did amazing, she slept through almost the whole thing!
Short video of Elle's baptism:

After the baptism we went to Kirk and Susan's home for a little celebration. We enjoyed yummy treats including the all white dessert bar.

Being a Parent= Being Resourceful

When you become a parent you get very good at multi-tasking and being resourceful. I've learned that when it's just me and Elle my usual 45 min getting ready routine turns into 2 hours. Elle's pretty good at entertaining herself for about 5-10minutes this lamb seat so I can take a quick shower.
Last week Ryan left her lamb seat at her grandma's house so I had to figure out what I was going to do in order to hop in the shower. I don't like her out of my sight for that long when she's awake so I got creative and put this together...

3 Months Old!

Elle is getting bigger and bigger every day. She has already changed so much:

Mom or Dad?

Who do you think Elle looks like? I would say that about 80% of people say Ryan. I think I agree.

What a Christmas!

Elle had an amazing Christmas. We are blessed with the most wonderful family. I guess it was inevitable for this first grandchild on both sides to be spoiled a bit. She got tons of toys and many cute outfits. Christmas morning at Grandma Sandy's house

Great Grandpa Max

Elle's first purse and cell phone

First pair of Stewart Weitzmans

Elle is smiling so much and cooing all the time. I can't believe how big she's gotten. At her last doctor's appt she was in the 75th percentile for height and weight. We're so excited for the new year!

Our Christmas Card

I wanted to share our Christmas Card. Our photographer did an amazing job. She recommended combining our Christmas card and birth announcement. It came out better than I could have ever imagined. The card is two sided and then folded accordion style with the Happy Holidays being on the front cover.

Merry Christmas and Happy Two Months

This holiday season has been the best yet. There is nothing like a new baby to make the holidays that much more exciting. Ryan and I are so thankful to have been blessed with a healthy and happy baby. Elle is the best Christmas present we could have ever ask for. A few days late but here are Elle's 2 month pictures. She's grown so much!

and a little outfit change...

Merry Christmas!