Funny faces

When she gets crazy, Elizabeth can't be matched...

Cruisin in the car

In John's "beep beep," Elizabeth prefers to drive. Luckily, they can both squeeze in together.




She'll settle for pushing some of the time. It is his car afer all.

Someone loves shoes

Where did I get this girly girl?

Going for a stroll with her BFF

So cute:)

John David turns one!

To celebrate John David's first birthday, we had some fun at one of her favorite places - My Gym!

Wrong way up the slide is the best way:)
Jump Jump Jump!

In the "circus tent', Elizabeth enjoyed playing with the puppets. She entertained us with her fish face and "oink oink oink" of the pigs
John John likes to shoot baskets with his friends

Stack 'em up high

Boo! We found you...
Tiny little meltdown during freeplay:)

Hanging with Daddy

Some quality time with her most favorite person

Come and visit any time!

Fun times around town

Although it seems we are always on the go and visiting family and friends here and there, we do occassionally get to spend some time at home... Here are some oh so interesting activities we have done in the past few weeks. Enjoy

If her dad wasn't an orthopedic surgeon, we might be worried about our angel carrying a fake bone around the house.

One beautiful day this month we enjoyed a few hours on the beach. tried to get footprints in the sand - Elizabeth was less than cooperative. In the top corner, you may be able to see her toeprint:)

Our friend John looks like he has his hands full at the Coffee Bean. Sometimes it is a challenge keeping these kids in tow:)

Her two new favorite toys.... the cat that says MEOW and her mardi gras beads (no flashing required)

Updating never ends!

I think this is officially the longest time since last update - (Hey, a girl needs a break after almost 1.5 yrs!). This week, I promise to get you caught up on all the exciting things in Elizabeth's life - especially her fun trip to Disneyland for Mommy's birthday!

Elizabeth enjoyed lunch last month with Grandma and Grandpa Shevlin
Dessert is always the best! (Grandpa likes using Elizabeth as an excuse to get ice cream:)

Look at our big girl walking down the street! She looks like she is about to click her heels in the air... Great-Grandma's already dreaming of a future Irish dancer, I am sure.

Well?! Did you think I would get LESS cute as time went on? Yeah right!

Happy Birthday Mommy!

This year, Disneyland offered free tickets for your birthday. Elizabeth took her mom, grammie and Aunt Jacklyn for the day. Although feeling a bit under the weather, Ellie had a great time!

What?! You want me to drive? no problem!
Aunt Jacklyn teaches Elizabeth all the tricks

This is what Elizabeth thought of Pirates of the Carribean

Its a small world was her favorite ride:)

Smile for the camera...

Family Time

Elizabeth made the rounds to see all the SD and Dana Point family. She enjoyed the mariachi band at the local Mexican eatery.

Wished Great-Grandpa well as he works on getting his strength back after a recent illness - Great-Grandma and Aunt Kathy say hello as well

Then, it is off to the beach with Grandpa Ho-Ho and Daddy! Elizabeth definitely gets her love of the beach and ocean from her Daddy - Mommyu is taking the picture all wrapped up in a sweater:)

Ellie just loves her family!
Beautiful Girl

Aquarium of the Pacific

We had a wonderful time at the aquarium with friends Laura, John and Jessica. Elizabeth loved the fishes - she wanted to climb in the tank with them!

This funny aquarium had a larakeet exhibit where we could feed the birds...
Laura and John got an upclose view of the birds

Elizabeth got a little too upclose and personal with one bird - Poor Jess was concerned the bird might have Ellie's finger for a snack:)

Island Valentine

Having fun outside

Island Fun

Our first day in Catalina was rainy and cold, but luckily Elizabeth's stroller is all decked out with a special rain shield

While inside, out of the rain, we found ways to entertain ourselves - like dancing...

and dress up!

Doesn't "Uncle" Matt's sweatshirt look great on me?

Silly little lady! - Mommy crouches down to take her picture and what does she do? Look! Elizabeth can crouch DOWN and UP! (two of her favorite words:) )

Bon Voyage

Elizabeth and Mommy are not big fans of boat rides - especially when there are big waves and it's windy like our voyage to Catalina. Elizabeth was chanting "Up....Down" as the swells moved the boat around until she got sick all over Daddy's shirt...

Crazy Hair in the Tub

Bath time includes some crazy hairdos at times - luckily those blonde curls always come back!