Halloween Roller Derby Queen

We planned to go as the Axis of Evil, but given the current political climate and Saddam's demise, it seemed like bad taste, even for us. So instead, Elizabeth went out as a Rat City Rollergirl. She wasn't entirely sure why she was dressed this way, but liked going around with her little pumpkin. For a kid who went to a dozen houses and stores, she raked in quite a haul! (The bruise is makeup btw)

Red Sox Jensen Nation

Elizabeth and George the dog watched the Series with consternation and confidence. They knew who was going to win!

Fall Photos

She's walking now so we've been BUSY racing after Elizabeth, as she went straight from placidly sitting on the floor to running everywhere with absolutely no fear. She is 16 months old in these snaps. She's napping once a day, after lunch, and sometimes in the car if we get lucky. The middle picture is a good example of "baby stink-eye" which she gives us whenever we attempt to thwart her will.

New Pictures with No Irony

Just some groovy recent pics of EXS growing and growing and growing. Imagine these pictures walking. That's what she's doing. I suppose I should change the title to "15 month old daughter."

















I'm so fast, when I turn out the light, I'm in my crib before it's dark.

Update my Blog... NOW!

But sweetheart, when you started walking and crawling, mom and I had less time to spend uploading your pictures. If someone knows how to upload video, I'd be happy to show everyone your first standing attempts and sustained walking.

JUST KNOW WHEN I PUT YOU IN A HOME, I'M GOING TO MAKE YOU SIT IN WATER!

I understand you're angry honey, but it was so hot, we had to make sure you didn't overheat.

I'LL SHOW YOU WHAT OVERHEATED LOOKS LIKE!

I know your overheated face, honey, when it cools off, you can show me your chilly face.

CHILL THIS!

My Goodness, that's a loud voice. Let's see how loud you can be in your crib by yourself and then we'll compare notes tomorrow morning.

Eat, Crawl, Walk, Talk

Since we returned from my folks house 2.5 weeks ago, some major changes have occurred with the baobao.

• She wants soup for dinner. Every. Single. Day. Not too hot (we learned the hard way) but always with noodles and carrots. She likes Grandpa Paul's chicken soup the best.
  
• She decided that walking (and by walking I mean a Peter-Boyle-as-Frankenstein's-monster stagger) holding Mom and Dad's hands is a great way to get around.
• She is crawling - forward. Finally! The incentive to get her moving: one of George the dog's toys.
• She is talking up a storm (considering her parents, no surprise.) See the Word Count list on the right hand toolbar for the running tally.
  

Now that she's mobile, we've invested in a playpen. So far she hasn't started singing "Dad I'm In Jail. I like it here. It's nice" so I guess we're doing OK though I'm sure Was Not Was would love the residuals.

Where's she been?

Hey we've we been? Well, we had her Santa Barbara relatives up for visits. Then we had to prep for Elizabeth's first birthday, which went great. Finally, we all traveled to the East Coast to see her grandparents there. So we've neglected her blog, but not her!

She has been delighted with all the attention and now wonders why the world doesn't cheer whenever she sits, stands, crawls or simply does her baobao thing.

Her one year dr appointment went well. No early intervention needed, which is great! She now weights 27 lbs (see Nancy's biceps for proof of that) so both parents are hoping she'll be ambulatory soon.