Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Saturday, October 28, 2006Bella, a 16 week old King Charles Spaniel and the newest addition to Michael and Jessica's home, and Ellie meet for the first time and seem to hit it off pretty well. It was all hugs and kisses from both of them. We look forward to watching the both of them grow up! Congrats Mike and Jess on your new bundle of joy!!
Look at this... Jer, Bill, and Ellie all have the same eyes. I guess there is no doubt about it... she really is a Lysse!
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Saturday, October 21, 2006Mom, Dad, and Margie were visiting for Ellie's Birthday and the BBQ Festival just happened to land on the same weekend so we all decided to give it a go. Not only was it their first time and Ellie's but I had never been either. It was huge and they got to try real Lexington BBQ. They liked it so much they drove back two days later and picked up some for dinner and extra to take home.
Ellie Iand I in front of tall of theArtsy Piggies in Lexington. Lexington, NC is known for their BBQ (if you couldn't guess because there is an annual BBQ Festival there that is nationally recognized) and they have these painted pigs all over town. They bring them to one central location for the festival.
Margie and Ellie stop on the side to take a break and enjoy an apple while posing for a picture.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
It is hard to believe that Ellie is already one year, rarely is there a time when you actually notice the changes in a year. It is usually "Oh, your hair was a lot shorter last year" or "I can't believe that this time last year I was driving that beat up old car". But as I reflect on the past year there have been so many milestones and firsts. A smile, sitting up, a laugh or a babble, first food, first steps, first doctor visits or first day to school, and even hugs and kisses. Each one of them huge in their own rite. To Bill and I they are monumental! At our doctor's visit yesterday she measured in at 30.5" and 21 lbs 10 ozs. That is ten inches taller and almost three times what she was when she was born... WOW! She has changed so much, not just physically but she is now turning into a little person. She has determination, attitude, a good sense of humor, and mood swings (aagh, I can't wait until puberty!). To say she has a mind of her own is an understatement but it is bittersweet. It makes me want to pull my hair out some days but I know the independence is a part of growing up and will make her a better person. Now don't get me wrong I cherish that minute when she will let me hold her for her nighttime bottle before she has to get up and run around and so it on her own.
I think back to what I was thinking the first time I held her and how I felt when I first met her, I thought my heart would explode. It was more than anything I ever knew. I told her, "Little girl, I love you and I will always will but there will be times when I won't like you and you won't like me and that is ok because I will always love you!" Now I sit down and reflect on my feelings today and relize that I didn't know anything then because now I love her a million times more today then I did yesterday! I tear up at the though of anything in this great big world hurting her. I wish I could build a bubble around her to keep her safe from anything from cuts and bruises to sickness to heartache. I know I can't but it doesn't make me want to any less! A love like this truely is amazing and I wouldn't trade it for the world! I hope this next year brings just as much joy, happiness, and laughter as the last!
Monday, October 23, 2006
Happy Bitrhday to me...
Mmmm.... cake! And it is all mine!!
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Monday, October 09, 2006
Saturday, October 7, 2006
Deb, Ellie, and I had a great time at the wine fesival on Saturday at the farmer's market. The weather left a lot to be desired, it was a cool 55-60 degrees but at least the rain held off while we were there. We got to try a bunch of wine and there were about fifteen vineyards. There were a bunch that I didn't like but there were a few I did. The music they had was really good but it was too cold to just hang out and listen. Ellie had fun looking at all of the people and flirting. I don't think that the cold bothered her as much as it did Deb and I. Oh well, I think we might try again spring!
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Dawn, Kristle, Ellie, and myself had a great time at our walk this past Saturday! The weather was wonderful... a cool fall morning. Ellie was fantastic the entire time!! She just fought sleep, there was way too much going on to sleep, and ate Cheerios (or the bagel she split with Dawn). I sure look forward to next year's walk, the big difference is that I will be pulling a wagon with Ellie in it and Kristle will have the stroller!!