1st Year Photos

Yesterday we took Elisa to get her 1st year pictures done! Here are a few that we have to choose from. Remember, these are just proofs. Once we make our decisions they will sharpen things up and take out what shouldn't be there. Anyway, enjoy!

Personality Check

Here are some new videos of Elisa that show her personality pretty well. This first one is of a laughing contest that we had last night. If you provoke her at the right moment she will laugh back and forth with you for quite a while. This one is also pretty good because it shows how much she likes to hit the same button on a toy over and over again - little annoying but it is really cute.


This second video is of Elisa saying "ba-ba" which is bye-bye and waving to anyone who will pay attention. Again, cute stuff!

Birthday Party

Yesterday we had a little birthday party for Elisa. We invited 5 of her little girlfriends to come over and play and eat cake. Jennifer rented a little plastic fence and some plastic balls for the girls to play in. I think some of the adults ended up playing too!









Unfortunately, I missed Elisa's party because I was in bed with the flu. Even though I couldn't be there (which was definitely for the best) her laughter and screams (literally) of glee brought me a lot of joy.

Elisa, I am very proud to be your Daddy. Every day I want to love you more and protect you better. Just the thought of your precious ways brings a broad smile across my face. Your laughter keeps your Mommy and me in stitches! Your sweet cuddles bring us warmth. You make me love your Mommy more and more. Thank you for blessing me with so much joy and love. God is already using you. We pray that you will choose one day to allow Him to work in you always. Happy birthday, baby girl. I love you.