Elise is two weeks old in this post. I'm a little behind real time because I don't have a digital camera and so I have to wait to get my pictures developed before I can post them. I know, I'm behind the times!

I also haven't figured out how to turn the pictures from horizontal to vertical, so this picture is sideways. I still put it on though, because I thought it was so cute how little she looks next to her "Lisi Lamb" as the kids call it.

Luckily, Elise loves the sling as much as I do. It's so cozy to carry her in it. She sleeps her best when she's all bundled up.

Elise doesn't cooperate real well with the camera yet so I have to sneak pictures of her. Usually if she is awake she has her hands in front of her face trying to suck on them.

Elise's first week at home was very fun. We stayed around the house and got to know each other, it was also record low temperatures outside so no one wanted to go outside anyway!

Wow! Big yawn for a teeny gal!

Elise coming home from the hospital

On our last day in the hospital we had fun measuring and dressing Elise. She was about 4 altoids boxes long. :)
Grandma Pat and Papa John gave her this going home from the hospital outfit. It was the GAP's "newborn layette" and adorable, but we could completely fold up the arms and legs and she fit inside the torso. :)

This picture was Elise's first night at home. She looked a little bit like Wee Willie Winkie in this outfit, but it was cozy!

Baby Elise

Well, here is my first post and the one thing I've learned about myself is that I'm more indecisive than I thought. Who knew it would be so hard to pick a name for my blog, let alone a template! Anyway, Betsy and Kari have inspired me to become a blogger, something that I never would have ever thought to do in a million years.

Elise Madelyn was born two weeks ago on Sunday, January 28th 2007. She weighed 6lbs 2oz and has dark hair and dark blue eyes and was a natural born thumb sucker. It was really cute but since all her clothes are too big and cover her hands she has virtually lost the skill now.

The kids are so excited to finally meet her and Carter told me recently that he can't wait until Elise "frows up" (translation: grows up) so he can play with her. :) Grant and Lauryn both love to hold her and are great little helpers.