On Saturday (5-8) we took Elise on her first trip out of town. We went to Apalachicola and walked around for a little bit. It was really hot, so we didn't stay for very long. And Elise slept through most of the trip anyway.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Days 60 and 61
Friday, 5-7:
On Saturday (5-8) we took Elise on her first trip out of town. We went to Apalachicola and walked around for a little bit. It was really hot, so we didn't stay for very long. And Elise slept through most of the trip anyway.
On Saturday (5-8) we took Elise on her first trip out of town. We went to Apalachicola and walked around for a little bit. It was really hot, so we didn't stay for very long. And Elise slept through most of the trip anyway.
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Day 59: Shock and Awwww
Respectively:
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Also, today marks 3 years since our beautiful wedding. Definitely the 3 best years of my life.
This time last year, Elliot and I hadn't even gotten our foster parent license yet. Wow! So much has changed in one year. We've had 3 foster kids and now we have a biological daughter. What an amazing year it's been!
and
Also, today marks 3 years since our beautiful wedding. Definitely the 3 best years of my life.
This time last year, Elliot and I hadn't even gotten our foster parent license yet. Wow! So much has changed in one year. We've had 3 foster kids and now we have a biological daughter. What an amazing year it's been!
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
Monday, May 03, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Giggles
When Elise laughed the other day, I thought it might have just been a fluke. Not so! I got her to laugh again last night. She did a better job of it this time, too, and didn't choke on her spit like she did the first time.
She's becoming so alert and involved when she's awake. Its awesome. She still sleeps a lot, but when she's awake she's actually becoming fun to play with. Interactive. I love it!
She's becoming so alert and involved when she's awake. Its awesome. She still sleeps a lot, but when she's awake she's actually becoming fun to play with. Interactive. I love it!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Days 46, 47, 48 and 49
Rockin' panda socks on 4-23:
Making faces for the camera on 4-24:
A common scene at our house. Elliot is a wonderful daddy and he changes lots of diapers. 4-25:
Sleeping in the morning on 4-26:
Making faces for the camera on 4-24:
A common scene at our house. Elliot is a wonderful daddy and he changes lots of diapers. 4-25:
Sleeping in the morning on 4-26:
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Day 43: Happy 6 week birthday, Elise!
This is Elise with the midwife who delivered her 6 weeks ago. I had a postpartum check-up today-- I'm healthy and right on target for a good recovery. Yay!
Monday, April 19, 2010
Days 39, 40, and 41
April 16th:
April 17th (you can sort of see her dimples in this picture):
April 18th:
Elise is becoming a lot more alert. She stays awake longer, makes eye contact more often, and is more responsive to other people. Now if she'd just sleep longer during the night...
April 17th (you can sort of see her dimples in this picture):
April 18th:
Elise is becoming a lot more alert. She stays awake longer, makes eye contact more often, and is more responsive to other people. Now if she'd just sleep longer during the night...
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
Day 35: What Do You Mean "Parachute Pants Are So 1989" ?
In other news:
Congrats to Chris and Jen-- their little boy arrived last night!
If Elliot and I believed in arranged marriages, Elise would be betrothed to Chris and Jen's son, I'm sure. In fact, I have a feeling that Elliot is already planning their wedding, just in case.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Friday, April 09, 2010
Day 32: Elise Is 1 Month Old Today!
Happy one month birthday, Elise!
She had a well-child check-up today at her doctor's office and she weighed in at 8 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 21 and 1/4 inches long. She's growing so fast!
Thursday, April 08, 2010
Wednesday, April 07, 2010
Days 28, 29 and 30
For all of you out there who are enjoying Elise's Photo-A-Day postings, I'm finally caught up! Current through today. Yay!
Peeping out of one eye while pretending to sleep, April 5th:
Sleeping in her bassinet on the morning of April 6th:
Just after a bath, April 7th:
Peeping out of one eye while pretending to sleep, April 5th:
Sleeping in her bassinet on the morning of April 6th:
Just after a bath, April 7th:
Tuesday, April 06, 2010
Days 26 and 27
Sleeping in her new bouncy chair, April 3rd:
Daddy dressing Elise on Easter morning, April 4th:
Daddy dressing Elise on Easter morning, April 4th:
Monday, April 05, 2010
Sunday, April 04, 2010
Aimee Has Been Adopted
We got a call from Aimee's guardian ad litem recently, a very nice man who was kind enough to let us know that Aimee's adoption has been finalized. Elliot and I are so, so happy for her and her new forever family. We haven't seen Aimee since we did respite care for her last summer, but her guardian ad litem says that she is doing well. We're so happy to have had the opportunity to get to know her and to have been able to help her out on her journey toward finding her forever family.
A happy ending. :)
This is exactly the kind of situation that makes Elliot and me glad that we're foster parents.
A happy ending. :)
This is exactly the kind of situation that makes Elliot and me glad that we're foster parents.
Friday, April 02, 2010
Thursday, April 01, 2010
Days 15, 16, 17
March 23rd at Elise's second doctor's appointment. She weighed 7 pounds!
March 24th, with Daddy (and Clotilda in the background):
March 25th with Mommy. She sleeps with her mouth open sometimes.
March 24th, with Daddy (and Clotilda in the background):
March 25th with Mommy. She sleeps with her mouth open sometimes.
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