My Princess Robe

Mommy was determined to get a picture of me in this robe before I completely out grew it. What Mommy and Daddy forget is that after bath is not a good time for taking pictures because I'm getting so used to my night time routine of bath, bottle, bed. Where does make me sit in the chair for pictures fit in?

Even if I'm grumpy I'm still so very cute.

When is it time for my manicure and pedicure?

Another Look at Cousins

There were too many cute pictures of Liza and Mary Katherine to post them all, so we put them in a slideshow.

Des Moines Farmer's Market

Many years ago Chris and several of his Des Moines friends had a booth at the Farmer's Market where they sold the products from their community sponsored agriculture experiment. Most Saturdays I didn't go with him because it was WAY too early to get up and get to DSM in time to set up for opening at 7:00 a.m. Of course those were the pre-Liza days...now 5:30 a.m. is close to regular wake up time so an adventure to the Saturday market fits into our schedule perfectly. Saturday was the first time we've been to the market since Chris got his combo birthday/father's day back pack. Liza and Chris were one of the biggest attractions at the market. People would stop us to ask how heavy the pack was, to see how much Liza could see or to ask about the sunshade. One man even took our picture. The comments from those not brave enough to stop us were the best. As we were walking past I heard one father say to his wife, that's exactly what we need and she said there is no way you could carry just the frame without a child in it. He told her he most certainly could. I glanced back to check out his build and while I'm sure he has the best of intentions it might take someone with Chris's frame to successfully pull it off.

Way to go Daddy - thank you so much for being strong enough to take me wherever I want to go. Now could you figure out the mosquito netting and maybe get me a pillow?

Rub A Dub Dub, A Little Reading in the Tub

As you might notice I've graduated from the little blue bathtub on the counter top to the big bathtub with my own lounge chair. I am getting to be such a big girl! Mommy and Daddy gave me this book to read. I love the book and my bath...

... except when they disturb my reading! Can't you see I'm reading...come back when I'm done.

Happy Birthday Poppa - you're not nearly as old as you act like you are.

Sitting Up and My New Backpack

Our little Liza Lou is growing up so quickly. She is so alert and is not satisfied being still. She likes to be on the move checking out new things. In her attempts to be mobile she has learned to sit up all by herself without support. Way to go sweet girl! She is playing (?) with Lily the frog who teaches her to count to ten, her favorite Lamaze toy (the peacock that our friends Abbey, Adam and Caroline gave her) and the ever present teething star. As far as we know she isn't teething yet but she loves the star because it is made of terry cloth and she can put it in her mouth. She's also sitting on a brand new blanket courtesy of Grandmother Bair and she has lots of room to play.

For Father's Day and Chris' birthday Liza and Co. (Sherra, Suzanne, Mary Katherine and Patrick) got him the Kelty Kid Carrier back pack that he's been wanting. In no time at all the back pack was put to good use with a trip out to Karl's property.

Happy Father's Day

Daddy, I want you to know I think you're the greatest Daddy in the whole world! Mommy and I love you so much and are amazed at all you do for us. You have the sweetest, most calm demeanor, you play with me for hours, you take me exploring, you give me lots of kisses, you change my dirty diapers, you take my picture like a pro and you love me to pieces. I know there is nothing you wouldn't do for me and I'm so thankful and grateful to you.

Poppa, even though you are in Tennessee and you haven't been to visit me as much as Gran, I still love you and am anxious for you to play with me soon. Mommy tells me you say lots of funny things all the time so get ready to make me laugh.

Gaggy, I can't wait to meet you very soon; I look just like my Daddy so I'm sure you'll recognize me right off the bat. When I come to Florida I wonder if Mommy and Daddy will take me to the beach so I can feel sand; who knows maybe I'll try to eat it.

To all the wonderful men in my life - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY - I LOVE YOU SO MUCH - LIZA

Cousins

Jump Around

Do you think Liza enjoys her Jumparoo?

Liza and Mary Katherine

Liza was pleased to welcome her only first cousin Mary Katherine into our home for a visit. I think we might need to work with Liza on being gracious - she's letting her confusion show just a wee bit too much. I think she's just really jealous of all Mary Katherine's hair.

Liza's disposition improved; wonder if her Daddy's cousin Patrick (in the background) made her laugh. We are thrilled to have both Florida and Alabama visitors this week. Suzanne, Chris' sister, his Mother, Sherra, and Patrick are here for a visit and to take care of Liza until her official first day of daycare on July 1st.