Dancing for his glory!

(Picture taken in Colorado, at the Childern's Museum, she loved it. We did not get a picture today of her dancing with Grammie, Daddy and Granddad.)

Today, we had the rare opportunity becuase of Richard's work schedule to take a Wednesday, as a family, and go and see his parents. We live about three hours aprt and let me tell you, when I say three hours it is not the over the river and through the woods driving that you envision going to Grammie's house but rather I 95 interstate bumper to bumper, teeth turning, stahls, cutting drivers off, praying that this time will not be the time that you will be in an accident kind of driving. Once turning into Lansdowne... (awwww... the difference) the tightly manicured lawns and the globe (tee hee, until today thought was stupid.... until my dear hubby said, Leisure World, get it!!! I think my dear MIL has only lived there five years for me to finally ,get it!!! Richard knew he really married a blonde.) Shew... but the visit even though short was WELL worth it.


Grammie and Granddad had the Jersey Boy soundtrack playing (the beloved 50's and motown music that I adore and was brought up on.) Little Ms. Eliza was dancing her heart out. Carefully watching the professional steps of Grammie and Granddad and trying to imitate them. It was too stinkin' cute. All I could think of was, "Thanks be to God, for little Eliza dancing for God's glory and for me to be thankful for the most precious gift of all, her!" You constantly amaze me everyday sweet precious "brown eyed girl" as you told daddy, Grammie and Granddad today.




Side note... Today, she rode a couple of mechanical ponies in the outdoor air mall. She was too cute. Daddy said, "That is enough. Daddy does not have anymore money." Eliza's quick witted two year old response, "Uhhhh huh daddy, in your pocket." Grammie and Mommy just laughed.





Every red car you saw today at Leissure World, you kept asking Daddy and Mommy if it was "Grammie's car???" Your vocabulary and your thought process impresses everyone we come in contact with.





Continue to love the Lord and dance for his Glory little one!

Grand Lake, CO!

For our vacation this year, we went to see one of Mommy's best friends get married. You thought she looked like a princess and wanted to dance with the princess, Mommy and Daddy all night. You were such a trooper. You made a good friend (15 years old, one of Mommy's high school friends, Corey's son, Josh). You played with Nadin's flower girls and even with the bride and groom, Nadin and Matt. You are such a good traveler. You did not complain once on the airplane and were excited to "ride the airplane, high in the sky." You used your polite manners the entire trip, all of Nadin's family was impressed ,as were Mommy and Daddy.

Making Memories

Tonight we went with Eliza's daddy to the Tractor Pull. Eliza and my first tractor pull. It was not my kind of fun but Eliza and I could both admire the reason and the experience. We got to ride in a Preston truck and be a part of the opening ceremonies and throw stuffed animal frogs into the audience. Eliza got to ride on the "caboose" that a tractor pulled. The best time about the day was it was and is family time. Then we headed over to the local fair. (No pictures of the fair this year). There was not many rides for her again this year. In fact, there were not many rides at all. I remembered last year thinking that she would be "old enough" this year for the rides but I still do not think that she is ready for them. She is a little gun shy of rides since the dragon roller coaster on the forth of July. The point here is folks, that we are starting to make traditions and memories. It is great fun and I am enjoying this aspect of parenting.

Eliza completed her first week of swim lessons. Though lots of complaining the first two days, she was a champ on the next two days. Her teacher, Ms. Ellie recommended on her certificate of completion, "one more infant and toddler class then she will be able to move up to level one." I do thin the swim lessons have helped her because tonight while bathing she allowed us and several times asked us to pour water on her head.

This week Eliza also had her second horse back riding lesson. She did amazing and the girls that we at the week long camp were arguing to help take her on her individual lesson. It was too stinkin' cute. (Side note... we even saw her horse back instructor, Ms. Jen, at the tractor pull and she yelled out to Ms. Eliza as we were completing the opening ceremonies.

Now, to pack for Colorado for Nadin's wedding . We are looking forward to our week vacation as a family.

Best Grandparents in the World!!!!

Not sure if I posted Inspector Gadget last time when I had mom and dad's camera.

Opa and Eliza bird watchers. Smithsonian, Washington DC

Loved the animals but did not want to leave Omi and Opa's arms. Love that girl.

My little gardner that Aunt Abbie and Oma are making her into.

She loves animals.

She loved Dinky the turtle.

She loved the bean bag chair. She loves books and is so attentive even at the age of 2!

She loved her mulberries and nuts from Omi and Opa's yard.

My beach girl.

First swimming lesson!

Have I ever mentioned that Eliza has the best grandparents in the world? All of her grandparents are so great to her in so many different ways with different talents. I am worki nthis week and so my mom and dad have taken over the daily grind duties. Eliza is in swim lessons and being a typical two year old; showing Omi all of her tricks then when it is time for her lessons pretends like she does not know any of it. Dad and Mom have taken some great pictures that I would like to share.

Summer Fun with Omi and Opa!

Inspector Gadget!

Turtle hunting on Omi's pier!

Now, I sleep on the big big bed. She started on July 5, 2011. This was Opa and Daddy taking down the crib and putting up the big girl bed. Thanks Omi and Opa!

Eliza making Opa birthday cake. Thanks Grammie and Granddad for the table and chairs.

Eliza being efficient with her trips to her kitchen!

Eliza and Lucky at Omi and Opi's beach!