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IMG_8603 Originally uploaded by griffey Here’s the post-Thanksgiving aftermath, Eliza and her cousin Parker taking a bath. Eliza thought it was hilarious. Parker just sort of sat in the corner and wondered how he got there. Luckily, they get along … Continue reading →

Decorating for Xmas, 2009, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza doing her first Christmas decorating, helping Mom and Dad trim the tree. She loved it for about 15 minutes, then got bored.

Eliza vs the Giant Slide, originally uploaded by griffey. She has no fear, and giggled madly for minutes afterwards. She’s gonna be riding rollercoasters with me in no time.

IMG_8340 Originally uploaded by griffey Eliza had an awesome Halloween trick-or-treating with Cousin Parker.

IMG_8362 Originally uploaded by griffey After spending all day Friday as a clown, Eliza changed her mind and decided she would trick-or-treat as a butterfly. Good thing we had a backup costume. Here she is with her dad, trick-or-treating at … Continue reading →

IMG_8277 Originally uploaded by griffey For over a month, any time we’ve asked Eliza what she wants to be for Halloween, she has replied “a clown.” Not a fairy, not a princess, not a butterfly or a bumblebee. Not even … Continue reading →

Eliza – First School Picture Originally uploaded by griffey Just wanted to post Eliza’s first ever school picture, taken at 21 months old. I have NO idea how they got her to pose like that (or sit still for so … Continue reading →

IMG_2307 Originally uploaded by griffey We love everything about fall, and I think it’s rubbing off on Eliza. Could it be the Little People toys we’ve gotten her (trick-or-treat house and hayride set)? Could it be the awesome trip to … Continue reading →

IMG_0915, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza has learned to say “What’s that?” and now we’re doomed. It’s not the dreaded “why,” but it’s pretty close. Because she asks all the time, about everything, even when she knows the answer perfectly … Continue reading →

IMG_0841, originally uploaded by griffey. I think the most fascinating process in Eliza’s growth and development so far is watching her learn about emotions: what they are, how to talk about them, and how to recognize them in others. Every … Continue reading →