Just a few pictures for you

Winter Wonderland

It's officially winter up here. It's been snowing loads and we all love it! Lizzy has a bit of an issue with her coat though, She really doesn't like to put it on. Once on, she's OK, but the process of getting it on....whew! That can be quite a production. Lizzy is getting to be more like a little girl than a baby every day. (It's a bitter sweet experience...anyone who's a parent will understand.) She amazes everyone she meets! She is so smart and friendly. I am so proud of her! She is such a little squish. She loves to smile and wave to everyone she sees. Grandma Carol sent Lizzy some toys and stuffed animals a few weeks ago. Lizzy loves them all except one. It's a *purple haired fuzz ball that makes a "boing" sound when thrown.
*Video to follow.

Dave has been aching to build a snow cave. We finally have enough snow to make one. So we did. I say "we" when really I did nothing but lay on my back and look at the snow fall. I did, however, try to catch some on my tongue, unsuccessfully.

Both, I think.

Gift of Gab, like her mother? or Brilliant, like her father? I think, both! Lizzy has been a talker as long as I have known her. 10 1/2 months! (That's her whole life) It's so fun watching her make new sounds and figure things out. I love watching that little person think! Anyways...recently her words have been getting clearer and clearer to understand, even for those who aren't her parents. Thus far I have counted 8 words that she says pretty darn well! EIGHT*! No joke! Here they are:

1. Mama
2. Dada
3. No
4. Ya (Yeah)
5. Hi
6. Na Nigh (Good night)
7.Grandma/pa (they sound the same)
*8. Yellow (Rarely said, but still...)

I will try my very hardest to capture them on video to show the world. In other news, Lauren visited for Thanksgiving, it was good fun for everyone...but Lizzy. J/k, Lizzy likes her uncle.

New Video!

Just wanted to share some of the many faces of Lizzy. Please note her changes of expression.

Promised pictures

Here are the pictures that I promised a while ago. Since I wrote last, Lizzy tooth has gotten bigger and sharper I think. She is getting really quick at biting when you have to fish something out of her mouth. She tries to stand and walk places. She is good at walking while holding onto people or things, but lately she has been trying to stand on her own. It's so cute!

Last night, mom, Dave, Lizzy and I went shopping to get ideas for mom and dad's house. Dave took Lizzy to the toy dept. and she picked out her very own My little Pony! Dave said he would just walk with her down the aisle till she'd point at something. He followed her finger till it stopped on her newest toy. Thanks Grandma!

She got one!!

That's right! Lizzy finally has her first tooth! It made it's apperance last sunday around 4:30-ish. (I know that becuase just before I was fishing something out of Lizzy's mouth and felt nothing.) It's so cute!! My little girl is getting so big! We have yet to take a pic of it, but when we do, I will for sure post it.

Lizzy is the sweetest girl ever. I say girl now, because of the tooth :o( She is so funny with her fake laughs and funny, albeit weird faces. Again, I don't have any pictures at this time. Sorry.

Two weeks ago Dave's Dad and his wife came to visit us! It was so much fun seeing them. Glen and Ann live in California, so it's rare when we see them. Lizzy just loved them both! It was so cute how she was always crawling on them and wanting their attention. I'm pretty sure they enjoyed it too. They came at a great time of year, when all the leaves are changing. Unfortunately, it rained most everyday they were here. But still the farm looked amazing! So, we'd take them for rides on the golf cart, Dave picked a few wild apples, we went to Lake Michigan, bought some fudge in Suttons Bay.....Glen being the adventurous man that he is, rolled up his pant legs and went into the lake! Yeah! I touched it and it was freezing!! Ann gave a great recipe for Pok egg rolls! If anyone wants it, just ask and I will email it to you. They really are the best I have ever had!

It was great seeing them! We were so glad they came to visit. Miss you already!

Let me tell you a little something about Lizzy. Just now she wanted me to pick her up, she did her fake cry for a moment, then I got her. She was so happy, she gave me some cuddles! Oh! She just did again! She must know I am writing about her. AH! I think I will have to finish this later. In all of 2 seconds, she has stuck her finger up my nose and pulled my hair then laughed about it! FYI, it was the hair on top of my head, not in my nose. It felt like I needed to clarify. She really is sweet, but I think she needs some attention.

oh yeah, our camera is broken, that's why we have no pictures right now. Stinky eh?

I have been tagged!

I was tagged by Karla S. and here are my responses to her questions. Here we go!

1) Where did you meet your husband?

A mutual friend brought him over to my apartment.

2) What was the first thing you said to your husband?

"Dave, was it? Please leave my house." (Then after he left, I called him a jerk.) Yeah, I know, not the best start. But in my defense, he's an....an....Avs fan! Can you believe I married a Colorado Avalanche fan? Me either!

I really did kick him out though. He was trash talking the Wings! In a house full of Michigan women! 2 from D-Town! Not the smartest...

3) Where was your first date?

Probably Peaks Ice Arena for some Ice skating. Or maybe it was my brothers party.

5) Did you have a short or long engagement?

4 months. Eh? Long to some, short to others. Just right for us.

6) Where did you get engaged?

He asked me to marry him out on my parents deck at the old house. It was so sweet! It was drizzling a bit, and I had just apologized for being crabby with him because he was acting all weird. I now know that it's just the way he is! J/k, J/k. He was nervous/excited.

7) Where were you married?

SLC Temple, on Oct. 11Th 2003.

8) How did the reception go?

It was really nice! We got there late because it took forever to get our pictures done. Really, that's why were late, despite what my brothers may have told people. Perverts.

9) How was the honeymoon?

We didn't really have one. We got married on a sat. and had to be back to work on Monday. We did stay in SLC for the night at the Inn at Temple Square. For sure, we loved it!

I'm going to tag: Ben and April!