Author Archives: betsy

IMG_6006 Originally uploaded by griffey Here it is, the 4-year-old post. What is Eliza like these days? Some things haven’t changed a bit. Others have changed a lot. Likes: dressing up, singing, dancing (loves her ballet class), coloring/”making art”, playing … Continue reading →

IMG_5377 Originally uploaded by griffey So many nice things happened in 2011. Another wonderful trip to Disney World, Eliza’s 4th birthday, Eliza learning to write her name and other letters, fun visits with family and friends near and far, Jason … Continue reading →

Happy Fourth of July! Originally uploaded by griffey Eliza and I had a blast this summer. She stayed with me most days while I enjoyed the last gasp of my sabbatical. We did so many fun things, it’s hard to … Continue reading →

IMG_1754 Originally uploaded by griffey Don’t know where the time has gone, but Eliza is now turning the corner toward 4. She’s still really into dress up (as you can see in this pic from the Renaissance Fair). She loves … Continue reading →

photo Originally uploaded by griffey Our annual trip to Rosemary Beach was a huge success. Eliza absolutely loves any body of water, so she was thrilled with the ocean and the swimming pool. We also loved getting treats at the … Continue reading →

IMG_3510 Originally uploaded by griffey Eliza did an amazing job during her first dance recital. Her first (but undoubtedly not the last) time on a big stage. She was fearless. In fact, she loved the whole experience. And she looked … Continue reading →

IMG_3366 Originally uploaded by griffey It has been teasing us, coming in and out, but Eliza is loving the idea that Spring is (sort of) here. If it’s even close to 70 degrees, she’s begging to wear a sun dress. … Continue reading →

IMG_2516 Originally uploaded by griffey So this photo isn’t great, because in addition to awesome gifts, she also got a sinus infection for her birthday and wasn’t feeling well (Dec. 15th). But in the tradition of this blog, I wanted … Continue reading →

IMG_1851 Originally uploaded by griffey What Eliza wants for Christmas is a Calico Critters house full of furniture and “all different kinds of critters.” And in her stocking? “Candy and lollipops.” She loves to be the center of attention, and … Continue reading →

I love my new pumpkin! Originally uploaded by griffey Had an amazing time at Grandaddy’s Farm in Estill Springs, TN with our friends Heidi, David, and their daughter Ally (also 2). There was a hayride, a huge box of corn … Continue reading →