UPDATES!! - finally!

Sorry for the long lapse in updates. Look below for highlights of the last two weeks. It is hard to keep up with the fast-growing little lady!

Grandpa Hofer

Lizzie likes the attention given by Grandpa Ho-Ho.

Turkey bowling

Check this short clip out of turkey bowling... STRIKE!!

Bath time in Ventura

While with the family for Thanksgiving, Elizabeth was treated to a bath in Aunt Laura's sink. Doesn't she look cozy (and chubby!). Check out the video of her enjoying the bath - warning, it is a little long and there is nudity:)

Smiley

Look at the lovely little girl with her Aunt Laura!

New Friends

Here, Lizzie is having a leisurely stroll with her new friend Aiden (as you can see, we are trying different nicknames). Tara, one of the residents in Christina's program, had Aiden just 3 days before Elizabeth was born. An older man!! They met a few weeks earlier at a residency retreat.

Family Time in San Diego

A pre-Thanksgiving weekend in San Diego gave Gidget (yep, another nickname option) some quality time with the family. Uncle Joe and Aunt Viana shared some delicious mexican food. Great-grandmother Rother cozied up with the little lady. Look who else got up close and personal. Madison gave Elizabeth a big kiss! SMACK!

Choir baby

The Alto section of Christina's church choir is happy to have a new member. Look closely to see Elizabeth quietly learning her part while resting on Mommy's lap.

Chillin'

Just a few pix of the little lady relaxing...

And we haven't seen a picture of Daddy and Elle sleeping in a while.

Coffee house cutie

Whenever Elizabeth gets grumpy at home, we just run over to the local coffee house and she magically calms down. She just loves to listen to that coffee grinder hum - she must get that from Daddy:) Gotta love those crazy parent tricks to soothe a baby!

Happy Family

Look how sweet Jackson is to the baby! One big happy family:) Look, he even cuddled with Aunt Jacklyn... he's like a new kitty.

Aunt Laura and Grandpa Hofer

As you can see, Auntie Laura is loving her niece. As comfortable as Elizabeth seems, the feeling appears to be mutual:) We had a lovely lunch at The Cannery in Newport Beach and relaxed in Laguna at Great-Grandpa's while Daddy stopped by quickly while on call (don't tell anyone at his job!)

Bright eyes

Look how alert she has been lately! We can't believe how much she has grown already!

"Uncle" Josh stops by

Jason's long-time friend Josh came by to admire the little lady. With his help, Elizabeth experienced her first barbeque. That tri-tip was almost as big as she is!

Hanging out in Newport Beach

After an exciting Halloween evening, we relaxed at our neighbors Jeff and Cheryl's house. Don't they look comfy with Elizabeth... they are next!:)
Elizabeth contemplates her plans for the week.

Happy Halloween

Although we had no trick-or-treaters this year (maybe our jack-o-lantern scared them away), Elizabeth got in the spirit with her cute outfit.

More pictures

Family picture time! Too bad Mommy look so tired (I think it is actually red-eye reduction blue around the eyes causing the effect -- but let's face it, she's not sleeping much). At least Elizabeth, Dad, and Jackson look good:) Also, check out the little princess snoozing in her pink (her favorite color by the way) sleeper. We just love her so much!

Great-Grandpa Returns

After lunching at The Blue Water Grill, a delightful restaurant in Newport Beach, Gramps and Paula came by for a quick visit. They all look so cozy! Elizabeth will have to get down to Laguna soon to repay the favor.

More visitors

Admirers of Elizabeth sometimes travel great distances to see her. Christina's friend Carlin came from Seattle to see the little darling:) Carlin will be finishing her residency in Internal Medicine and then do a fellowship in Sports Medicine. We are trying to convince her to return to Southern California -- hopefully Elizabeth can persuade her (you can see they were in deep discussion). We all had a great lunch and were sad to say farewell to Carlin.



Grandma and Aunt Jacklyn also travelled to see Elizabeth again. They came down for some fun girl time while Jason was back on call at the hospital. Elizabeth (with entourage in tow) prowled the malls of Orange County in search of the perfect outfit --- of course she found it!

Hanging out with friends

Jason introduced Elizabeth to his good friend Matt over the weekend. Matt has been so excited about the baby's arrival and bowled over by her beauty that he has now informed fiancee Ashley he is ready to have his own. Whoa there, Matt! Wedding first, then babies:)

Back in Orange County, it was Emily and Pam's turn to meet the little lady. They are great friends of Christina and were entertained by Elizabeth's many activities (eating, sleeping, crying, and pooping). Don't you wish you were here? - of course you do!