{19 Months}

20 Pounds 10 Ounces- 5th percentile

(I was so thrown off by her weight that I didn't pay attention to height)

My baby is such a big girl!
She loves to color in her coloring books.
She is still a picky eater.
She is still small- But her Dr. says she's doing great.
She loves to dance- She dances all day long.
She is starting to become a little stinker. When I say no- she throws a fit.
(I'm not loving this new thing- but I hear I need to get used to it!)
For the most part she's still my little angel.
We have been loving the weather lately. We go outside everyday to get our much needed Vitamin D! I just need 5 more degrees and then it'll be just perfect!
Her hair is actually growing! I can do pig tails and one high pony (which only lasts about 3 hours...but still... I'm loving it!)
She is a little talker- I understand what she's saying for the most part.
She has moved on from Mary Poppins (thank goodness)
We're on to "Move it Move it" (Madagascar 2), and Zoe's dance moves.
She watched The Wizard of Oz the other day and actually sat through most of it.
She's wearing 12-18 month clothing.
She has had some major bonks (see photos)
She has to have her purse and "kitty kitty" with her at all times.
She does something new and amazing every day.

I have no idea how to edit my youtube videos... so sorry they go on and on and on...
But you just have to see for yourself how cool my Eliza is... ;-)

Video #1...
The rump shaker. I have not been able to get this on film very often.
It comes out of nowhere.
She just throws it into the mix once and awhile- it always gets a good laugh!

(it's in the first 30 seconds of the video)

Video #2
I keep saying I'm going to post video of her doing her "Zoe's Dance Moves".
Every time I get the video camera out she doesn't make it through the whole thing.
So frustrating.
So I have bits and pieces- but have yet to capture the entire dance on video.
Here's a clip...

Video #3
She loved getting in the pool in Cabo.
She thought her floaties were hilarious.
This is what she did... every time.

{Happy Birthday to Us}

January 24, 2011

We celebrated Craig's 29th (can you say geezer) Birthday
by going to Benja's with some family members.

Every time we go to Benja's with our little sweetness-
We always promise next time we'll leave her with a grandma
so we can actually enjoy our favorite place.
Some people just never learn...

We came back to the house for presents and cake.

She loved it as much as I did...

January 27th, 2011
We celebrated my 29th Birthday 3 days later...
Yep I'm a whole 3 days younger than the old geezer I married.
We were going to spend the evening somewhere totally exotic-
(probably Tahiti, or Hawaii, or Silver Reef, UT)
but Eliza ended up being sick and I didn't want to leave her long.
So we spend and exotic hour at Pancho and Lefty's then went home to our sick baby.
Not even one picture...

But it was a great Birthday week and we were both totally spoiled.
Craig blows me away every year. Just when I think he has no clue what he's doing, he pulls something out of nowhere and completely surprises me with something amazing and thoughtful.
I know everybody always says this- but I am seriously
One.Lucky.Girl

To My Angel...
Little Miss Eliza Lynn
You are 18 months now. I cannot believe how fast the time as flown. You have brought so much joy into my life. A type of joy I didn't know existed. Every morning I'm excited to see you. I feel so blessed that I'm able to spend all day with you. Nothing makes me happier.


You are the sweetest thing. You are so gentle and soft. I have never seen you aggressive with anything! You love to softly pet Mimaw's kitty kitty. Bogey and Boozer love you because you are so gentle. You have never ripped a page in a book. You've never broken anything. You handle all your toys with care. This quality I didn't know existed in babies. I am so amazed by your patience and care.


You are very particular. You have certain ways you like things done. If something is out of the ordinary, you MUST fix it. You can't continue without. Your food must be arranged just right. If there is something on your plate you don't like, you pile it neatly on the side of your plate. It can't be touching your plate, otherwise we cannot continue eating. If it is only one item- (like, a banana) you simply hand it over to me while saying "Tantu" (thank you). You are such a clean eater. I rarely need to clean you off, because you clean yourself off. I love this quality and hope it continues!


You love to dance. I have to be the annoying mother who says: "She's going to be a dancer!" and "She started dancing when she was 12 months old!" But I am already so proud of the way you move! You know every step of every dance in every movie you own. You still love Mary Poppins and dance to every scene. You have recently become obsessed with Zoey's Dance Moves- and you know every step. I have video after video of you doing all the steps along with Elmo and Zoey. We think you're pretty great- and obviously talented already!


You are an Angel. You never complain about anything. I put you down for your afternoon nap an hour ago. You have been up there jabbering away- not complaining one bit. At this point it's obvious that you won't be taking an actual nap. But you're completely content laying in your bed until I'm ready to come get you. The last 2 days you have been so sick. The first night of your sickness you woke up a few times- fussed a few seconds- then I wouldn't hear anything. I knew your molar would be breaking through any time now- so I figured that's all it was. In the morning I picked you up and immediately felt your burning body in my arms. I felt awful! Still no complaints from you. Much like the time I came to get you one morning only to discover you must have been throwing up all night long- and not saying a thing. (we have a monitor on all through the night because I'm paranoid like that). The other day I was having a coughing spell in the bathroom. A few seconds later you peaked your head around the corner and said: "Ok?" (You ok?). You melt my heart.


You have such a tender heart. This is something I heard often from MY mother growing up. I knew what it meant then- but now I REALLY know. You are just like I was. So sensitive and tender. I can't tell you how many times I have literally broken your heart, just by saying no, or taking something away. You don't throw fits though. In fact, you don't throw anything! Your bottom lip turns under, your chin quivers, and your eyes fill with alligator tears. Broken heart. If you think somebody might be mad at you, or a stranger looks at you. Broken heart. The other day I was getting ready in the bathroom. You came in carrying my phone. It took me a second to realize you were hanging around the toilet while my phone was in your hand (I usually keep it shut, but it was open). I had a panic moment and said "Oh no!" and quickly shut the lid, then continued getting ready. About 5 minutes later I finally noticed you were still standing in the same place. I looked down on you and discovered the "Curled lip, quiver chin, Alligator tears" face. I hadn't realized how upset you were! Same thing at the post office the other day. I stopped to get stamps in the machine. I set you down to navigate the machine. A couple minutes later I picked you up and realized you had been silently crying that whole time! It breaks my heart when I find you with a broken heart. Literally. You are so tender hearted.


You are so smart. You repeat everything I say. You are my little copy cat. You learn so quickly. If I say clean up- you know just what to do. You help me clean the house. You love helping me mop the floors and dust. You understand everything we say. You show me new "tricks" all the time. I love watching you soak in the world. There is nothing more amazing.


I am so in love with you.

Welcome 2011

We spent New Years Eve with Craig's Family.
We played frustrating card games and ate more candy than anybody should be allowed.
It was a good one.

Jeff and Kelly

Cory and Angie
John and Sandy
Snow
in St. George
Eliza's first real experience with it.I wish it happened more often.

Birthday Party
Kendall turned the big 2
It was a Mickey Mouse theme... what else would it be?
It was so cute- and Eliza actually participated.Pin the nose on Mickey.
Mickey Ears
Pinada
She did it all- and loved every second of it.




We had fun too.

The party started at 2:00
We stayed until 7:30
It was THAT good!
Or we just need friends....

Christmas Morning
Eliza woke up around 7:30.
I went downstairs to make sure Santa came.
(Which is what my parents always did)

He did..... obviously.

She was pretty overwhelmed at first.
But quickly started opening cupboards and playing with her kitchen.

Just a little excited!!

Stocking time...

Presents...

This large present labeled To: Eliza, From: Daddy, has been sitting under the tree. I kept asking Craig what enormous thing he had bought her (after we had decided no more gifts since she was getting too many already). Well he wouldn't tell me.
Turns out it was for me.

I finally got my vitamix!
I'm sure he was so sick of me talking about them...reading about them... looking for good deals on them...and dreaming about them...the he finally caved and actually bought one for me.
Thanks babe- you are the best!
(No wonder we decided not to do big gifts for each other... he had already spent our budget on me!)
I just have to say...my husband is too good to be true. I am so lucky!

After presents we headed to my parent's house for Christmas breakfast and gifts.

Another full day of fabulous food and family. I didn't want it to end!

Sunday
Craig's parents were up north with the rest of the family, so we had Christmas with them on Sunday. Again, completely spoiled.
We honestly have the best parents ever!
And I didn't get a single photo.
Figures.

Christmas Eve
Dinner at Memaw and Papa Facer's.

(I'm seriously slacking on my picture taking...)

I don't know why I didn't get a picture of the actual food, it was delicious as always.
King crab legs...Roast...Garlic Mashed Potatoes...Ham...Veggies...Homemade Rolls...Salad...
Holy goodness.

Eliza's new favorite game.

The Nativity
Which I failed to get a real picture of...
I suck.

Our Little Angel

We also did my Mom's annual
Treasure Hunt
This year it ended in the Casita.
She always hand makes something for each child, and then of course some presents.
I didn't get any pictures.
My camera died.
Lame.