Author Archives: betsy

Eliza has become quite the story teller, after having so many books read to her. She already has a great sense of how to put a story together, although she loses her train of thought sometimes. It’s interesting what comes … Continue reading →

IMG_4042 Originally uploaded by griffey “Daddy, the wind…I’m tasting it!” “What’s it taste like?” “Strawberries.” I hope she never grows up.

E and her snowman Originally uploaded by griffey Eliza made her first snowman, almost as big as she is. She had a blast. She says she loves winter time, but I think we’re all really looking forward to spring. It … Continue reading →

Sooo very Eliza Originally uploaded by griffey This picture really captures who Eliza is these days. She’s wearing a super hero tshirt that says something about girl power, but she also has a heart necklace and, if you look carefully, … Continue reading →

feb 2010 at nana’s house 005 Originally uploaded by nanagriffey It’s unbelievable to see how these two are growing. And how different they are. It’s also wonderful that they will be able to grow up and experience the world together! … Continue reading →

IMG_9350 Originally uploaded by griffey Jason and I swore we’d not raise one of those “girly girls,” not let Eliza fall in love with the Disney princesses, wear too much pink, be interested in fingernail polish and makeup. You know, … Continue reading →

All by myself Originally uploaded by griffey I love this photo, taken with my iPhone on a strangely sunny and warm-ish day in January. It was the first time Eliza had expressed an interest in this tire swing, and she … Continue reading →

IMG_0083 Originally uploaded by griffey It’s interesting to me the toys that Eliza plays with (and the ones she ignores). She’s not a builder. She doesn’t like blocks. She’s not into puzzles or “manipulatives” of any kind. She doesn’t care … Continue reading →

Most fun ever! Originally uploaded by griffey If Eliza doesn’t turn out to be a chef, she might be a painter. Or some kind of funky performance artist. Either way, it’s cool with me. I think I had a kid … Continue reading →

Eliza and Santa 2009 Originally uploaded by griffey We weren’t sure how Eliza would react to seeing Santa. But as you can see from this photo, the encounter went extremely well. Not only was she willing to sit on Santa’s … Continue reading →