Musings

Lately, I have been really trying to think of something to write about. I want to write something clever and intelligent and get several lovely comments.That is really quite vain of me... However, I have been quite busy with Elanor and really don't have anything to write. I used to spend so much more time writing stories, but since college I have found my life a busy blur. After having Elanor and graduating, I have had quite a bit more time on my hands--if Elanor cooperates. [The trip to Oregon was a lot of fun, but a little difficult for Elanor coming back to Virginia (with the 3 hour difference and she caught a cold). So lately, she has been a little fussy and difficult to get to sleep---but I have done my reading (Babywise and many online articles) and we are starting fresh tomorrow and will wake up, eat, have wake time and nap time all at the right times.] Alright back on topic--where was I? Writing. Yes, I would love to write something lovely and pretty or interesting and entertaining. As I said before, I used to enjoy writing stories. I had and probably still do a terrible habit of never finishing any of them. When I was 8 or 9, I came up with this great story (I thought it was at least) about a rather spoiled and rude princess whose parents wanted her to get married. A prince offered and  presented her with a beautiful crown. Once she put it on, the crown made her look like how she acted--ugly. Eventually, with the help of the prince she repents of her ways, becomes kind and loving and marries the prince and they live happily ever after. Unfortunately, I only wrote maybe half of it. My other writing weakness is writing too much--as I have already done. The point is, I am going to try and write again and hopefully it will be decent...

If you would like to read something worth reading, my sister was recently published in the Deseret News, (click here) for reviewing the kids TV show Wishbone. It is really quite exciting that she is published--even for something as simple as reviewing a show.

I know this is really getting long----but--- I would like to apologize for my past terribly written posts. I would usually just describe the pictures and mutter something about being too busy. I really was too busy (2-3 jobs, school, and usually in a play or ballet) and uploading pictures takes way too long, so I sacrificed my writing. I apologize and hopefully my posts will be better written, more worth your time, insightful and someday I would love to write something clever (like my sister or brother Erik).

Here's to a better blogging future!

Un Bebe Classique

To put it frankly, I like a well dressed baby. I also like it when babies look and dress like babies. If there is one thing that bothers me it is a baby dressed like a teenager or adult. Baby clothes are so cute, so why dress them in clothes they will wear for the rest of their life? I love smocking, peter pan collars, light colors (but also purple), and cotton tights.

Give me this:

Isn't this outfit adorable! It was actually mine and has survived these 22 years.

Don't you just want to squeeze those cheeks?!?!

A baby is so cuddly and kissable (especially Elanor!), so why not dress them in clothes to match?

On another note, Elanor and I have been having a grand old time in Oregon. We had Elanor's baby shower today hosted by Caitlin and Mallory (thank you!). It was wonderful to see so many good friends, eat tasty food, open up some really great gifts, and Elanor decided to be well behaved, which was the icing on the cake. All in all, a wonderful afternoon!

At the shower, we played a game to guess who said what quote about childhood. I loved this one and will end with this:

"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales."

~Albert Einstein

For Tyler

Since Elanor and I are in Oregon/Tahoe for another week, I am posting some pictures for Tyler. We miss you so much!

Elanor hearts Daddy

Southwest airlines gave Elanor her wings...

Elanor is working hard to hold her head up!

She loves looking at this bee/butterfly toy...

Home.

Elanor and I are making the trek out west (well, by airplane) this Friday so family and friends can meet Elanor. I am pretty excited, but slightly nervous for the airplane ride (what if Elanor screams the whole time?!?!). I'm sure she will surprise me and be a perfect baby, but I am still a little worried doing it by myself. In Oregon, my wonderful friends, Caitlin and Mallory, are throwing me a baby shower, which I am excited about. My mom is also directing Twelfth Night (which my brother, Erik, is also in) and that will be playing while I am there! We will also be seeing lots of family back home including Kim (Tyler's mom), Tyler's dad and family, my Aunt Tina and Uncle Jerry (in Tahoe) and many more I am sure... Elanor is quite popular. We are so excited to see everyone! Tyler is not coming with us as he has class and work. He especially cannot afford to miss work because we need to save up to move back to the West Coast. It will be a long two weeks for him and I will miss him a lot... He has a backpacking trip planned for one of the weekends though with our friend Brandon Seeberger and he is looking forward to that (I mean super boy scout excited).

Well, enough rambling from me. Here are some of the preview pictures Leigh Stoddard took of Elanor:
More pictures to come!