Let's Rock and Roll... It's time for School

This week I have been trying to help Richard out with taking Eliza to daycare since I am technically off, though I am trying to get the house ready for Christmas.  As we are walking out the door, she sounded like a little Richard, "Mommy, let's Rock n' Roll...It's time to go to school."  Pictures from the school caroling with Richard tomorrow... stay tuned...

Merry Madagascar Ice with the cousins!

9th grade- Rachel, 7th Grade Sarah, 5th Grade Claire and Eliza 2 1/2 years old

The Gang with Grammie and Granddad 2012~ Eliza's second annual trip to D.C. Ice!

Can you believe all of these images are made out of ice?

Ice sleds were even suspended from the ceiling!!!

Up close... more colored ice!

Day Two of making gingerbread. She loved making gingerbread with her cousins at the Gaylord National Resort

Eliza's finish product!

Peanuts (R-rated)

(Here is a picture of the cuteness from last weekend before the funny post! )

Tonight after coming home from the train garden and completing last minute errands. Richard ran into go to the bathroom from our hour and 1/2 drive home. Eliza has been very intrigued with the difference between boys and girls since she started potty training. She walked in on her daddy peeing and said in the sweetest voice, "Oh... daddy, you have a PEANUT." He started belly laughing. She came out to me and said, "Daddy has a peanut and I have a giana." So, there it is folks, anatomy according to Eliza.

Eliza's first encounter with Santa up close... 2011

At the end she even gave Santa a hug.

Eliza did not ask Santa for anything for Christmas instead she was shy and wanted to meet "the man." A couple of weeks ago, Richard asked Eliza what she wanted for Christmas? Eliza responded, "A Birthday." Richard said, "O.K. baby, you can ask for more than one thing, is there anything else you want." Eliza's response, "Yes Daddy, a cake!" Perfect. One day I hope her response is peace, love, happiness but until that time and after that time, Let's celebrate Jesus's birth with a birthday and a cake. Such insight at 2 (or...coincidence but I vote for insight) Hee!

Today we went to the Kent Narrows train garden. It was an interactive train garden where boys and girls, young and old could look at trains and push different buttons. The plus was Santa was there also. We did not have to wait in lines so it was perfect.

2 years ago today...

Two years ago today our lives were changed forever. We got to see our daughters face for the first time. She was everything that we could have dreamed of and more. She has changed our lives forever! We love you little Eliza Hayden-Li Kimball

Thanksgiving 2011..Uncle Theo, Aunt Shel and Uncle Jason's homecoming

 Eliza loves her Aunt and Uncle!  Though again, no pics of Uncle Jason... sneaky slippery Uncle!!!!  We will get a pic of you soon!!!!  :)

 She LOVES her Aunt Barbara (insert Chinese New York accent! )  from Missy Li!

See Eliza hand and body on Aunt Shel's back... Eliza was definitely in on the action!

A little Christmas Preview

A 66 degree fall day at Londonderry with her love of her life.

Eliza and her YiYi!!!! She loves this man and he adores her. I think he is pretty special too! Love you dad Kimball!!!! BTW...she is holding little acorns in her hand. She is a natural biologist in the making like her YiYi.

Our 2nd Christmas photo as a family of three!!!!

We had our Christmas photoshoot and boy, can RITCH PHOTOGRAPHY make some ugly old people look semi-human with one super cute two year old. I know many of you will be getting the same pic on your Christmas card but I could not resist having this on her blog for her to keep.

Again, anyone in the MD, DC area check out Ritch photography. His pics are awesome. He is super friendly and works well with a worn out mom and one fiesty, spicy, clingy two year old(with nothing but super sweet things to say about her). Thanks Jim!!!! We really appreciate you capturing the essence of our family.

Halloween and more fun pics

These pictures are in no particular order. This is the first COLD day of fall. Our first trip of many to the Pumpkin Patch. She loved it and I will be getting a season pass next year!

Her and her munchkin on the pumpkin.

The first two trips she was more excited to pick the pumpkins then she was to play on all the cool fall toys.

A, M and Eliza the best of friends. M was such a big help pulling her in the little red wagon and all three of them saying "Trick or Treat" as they got their goodies. Eliza said it at every house. SHe did about ten houses with the help of her god sister M.

School Parade. ELiza is hiding behind the airplane.

Our little princess and the hairbows the Omi and I stayed up late making. It had two pumpkins that jingled. She loved it.

More parade pics... she was stunned that I was there and not sure about being inthe parade.

My favorite picture of the season!!! Our little pumpkin and her daddy!

Our little artist always picking out the artist pumpkins. She liked the gourds.

Fall Fun 2011