Snow Day With Daddy

A Little Hello From The Healthy One

Mommy, Daddy and Matthew are all sick today. Mommy and Daddy have been taking turns to watch me. I've been a very good baby girl because how sick they are. I decided to give them all a break so I came outside by myself. What a beautiful day!

Hey Onyx! Watcha doin?

Exhausted

Uhhhh... keeping Mommy up all night is exhausting work. 

Onyx want a cracker?

Sitting Back

After dinner I like to sit back, kick my feet up, and enjoy a nice pacifier. 

How Big is Elise?

So big!!!

Up at the Crack of Dawn

Why am I naked on the floor? There was a very minor, small, and insignificant incident on the changing table. Oops. 

Ready For School

"Dada"

When Daddy looks away and I need him to stop what he is doing and pay attention to me, I say:

Swinging

Who Is That Beautiful Baby?

I met this wonderful little baby girl today. There's something awfully familiar about her. What could it be? Do I know her? It's all very perplexing. I need a moment to think. Hold on, let me put on my space age thinking cap. 

Yeah.... no. Still nothing. But I do like her style!

Future Soccer Star

Where's Elise?

On the Mend

I'm feeling much better today. My fever broke in the early morning hours and hopefully it won't return. Daddy took off from only his third day of work to be with me today. I got that guy wrapped around my chubby little fingers. 

Happy

Sitting and Talking

Identification Clothing

Is it just me, or is clothing indicating my ranking in the family silly? Perhaps Mommy dresses me this way so it's easier for her to remember who I am. I think Princess President Elise is a much more appropriate representation of my place in the family versus little sister. 

Energy to Burn

I smiled and flapped my arms for 6 miles... in the grocery store. 

My Loving Brother

Matthew, in ten years I will show you these pictures and remind you of how loving and sweet you used to be towards me...

... and how you let me gnaw on your ear to ease my teething pains. 

Beach Babes

I'm at the beach with my cousins. Guess who wore the same swimsuit as me. Skylar. Now she's trying to steal my hat.

It's a beautiful day even though I didn't sleep well last night because I'm experiencing my first cold. Oh well. I'm having fun now. Later Sky and I are hanging out with T. Swift at her swanky east coast beach house. Jealous?

Asleep In My Crib

Here is proof that I'm a good girl and take naps in my crib. I'm not always happy when Mommy or Daddy puts me in here but I'm starting to like this sleep stuff. I'm learning how to fall asleep on my own. Last night I went to sleep without a peep and woke up only once before waking at my usual 7:22 am. I was quite refreshed! There's no point in crying- it just makes me more tired. Have a great day!

Fishing with Mr. Matthew

Fishing is exhausting! Catch something for me Matthew because I'm taking a nap. 

And yes Mommy, I'm still in the onesie I slept in. Daddy says it's just easier this way. Thanks anyway for setting out my outfit. 

Self-Sufficient

Mommy and Daddy were too busy to feed me. It's a good thing I can handle the bottle on my own...

Lake Baby

Beach Baby

My New-to-Me Crib

Smiley Smiles

All Packed Up

We are moving to another state this Friday. Mommy has been working weekends and nights to prepare for the move. She has been quite pack-happy, packing anything and everything in her path: all of our dinnerware and cooking utensils, toys, Onyx, etc. I don't even see Matthew around this morning. Daddy said that Matthew is at school today but I suspect he's trapped inside a box somewhere. Seriously, look where Mommy put me last night:

I was so relieved when Daddy found me this morning. At least the box was cozy and I got a good night sleep.

I went to the doctor yesterday for my four month checkup and received two shots. Shots are horrible! I only cried for about 10 seconds and went back to my routine of smiling. I weighed in at 13.14 pounds with a height of 24.75 inches. I'm one happy and healthy baby girl!

This is How I Roll

I've been rolling for at least a few days now but have refused to perform in front of the camera. Let's face it: I do what I want, when I want and still get away with it. Today I finally decided to want to show you:

You're welcome.

I went for a long walk with Matthew and Daddy after rolling around and spending some time on my tummy. We went down to the park and I watched Matthew ride his bike from my chariot. My tummy time workout and being pushed in my ride are exhausting! Time for nap 2 of 4.

Let the Comparisons Begin

Matthew's blog gives me a unique chance to see what he was up to at my age. This allows me to draw comparisons in what promises to be a competitively-loving lifetime relationship. So... I found my legs today. Apparently, Matthew had already found his by now and could grab both feet. He's such an overachiever.

Matthew at 3 months, 18 days

 Me at 4 months, 1 day (today)

Lookout, Matthew. I'll catch up some day.

Welcome to My Blog

Hello and welcome to my blog! My name is Elise. I'm the newest 'Little D'. You may know me as the baby sister of Matthew, the world renowned king of the baby blogosphere. Well, he's four now and no longer a baby. It's my turn to reign. So what do I have to offer? What will keep you coming back and wanting more? Me, of course:

As you can see I'm quite the little chatterbox. I may not wrestle competitively with my stuffed animals or roll at an 8-month level like my brother did at my age (4 months). Instead, I'm all about a sweet smile and a nice conversation in a pink and purple environment. Other than smiling (which is my favorite), I like to eat, sleep, stare and laugh at my brother, and coo. My favorite color: purple. My favorite person: Mommy. She's the best and makes me a happy baby.

Life is kind of busy right now but I will do my best to entertain my new and quickly expanding fan base. Goodbye for now!