A Post: Eliza an Update

So, everyone has been on me to post some stuff. I have a bunch of random things, but no real news. Life in California continues on... sunny and warm.

So, here is the random:

Eliza loves to go outside and ride.

Here is Eliza having fun in and out of the bath:

Eliza has a new raincoat and boots (The print is giraffes).

Eliza snuzzles with mom after church:

Eliza shows off her amazing good looks.


Eliza wearing one of her many hats.

Eliza visited Grandpa and Grandma Blunk. They are so nice!!

Eliza has a new tables and she loves to color.

Eliza learned to pick her nose. (Note to self: Remember to keep this picture for when she starts dating)

Eliza Walking

Easter

Hi everyone,
I hope you are having a great Easter! Here are pics of us at the Newport Beach Temple.

Solvang

Happy Birthday to Claron!! (and Clark)

For Claron's birthday, I bought him an aebleskiver pan.

To explain aebleskivers, I must digress. So, Clark, Lilly, Claron, Eliza and I went to Solvang (and I never posted the pictures). Solvang is a "danish" village in the Santa Ynez Valley. I also went to Solvang with Doug and Julianna. Aebleskivers are pancake balls covered in raspberry jam and powdered sugar. The best place to get them is the Solvang Restaurant. They are AMAZING!!!

On the way home from Solvang, Eliza was showing her mad video game skills. Note: I did not take this picture while driving. Aunt Lilly took it.

Since we are going back in time today, I also found this picture of us getting ready for the ward Christmas party. Eliza didn't get to wear this coat much and I love it. Also, I love her face in it!!

Takin' It Back

Today Eliza and I were in a shop and I saw these sunglasses. I couldn't resist.

Crazy, huh? Definitely reminds me of someone circa 1987...

I thought I'd never say this, but it looks like the 80's are back!!!

For Poll

Which Easter dress should Eliza wear?

Note: For every dress I have a matching sweater, hat, tights/socks and shoes.

1. Vintage Fancy Silk

This dress is silk and has rosebuds embroidered at the hem and on the socks. I do not have a hat for this one.

2. A Bird's Life

This dress is cotton. There are eggs on it and funny birds. This one seems very spring-y to me, but not super formal.

3. Tip Toe Tulips

This dress is cotton. This dress is also very spring-like.

4. Holland Days

This dress is cotton. I do not have the shoes or tights pictured.

5. Cherry Blossom Silk

This dress is silk.

The poll is on the sidebar. Thanks for voting!!

Busy, busy, busy

So, Claron, Lala and I have been up to tons! Claron is in the midst of recruiting season, so we've gone to a bbq at the beach for that. Here is a picture of Lala on the pier at the beach.

Our racoon friends have been visiting again. They have NO fear of humans. In fact, the one lets me take his picture. Here he is. We need a name for him. Comment with suggestions.

Lala got her first real haircut. Her bangs were hanging in her eyes. Here is a before and after.

We had TWO baby showers this week and another one coming up. We went to Roxanne's birthday party and went bowling with the ward. I also gave a talk about vegetable gardening at Enrichment. In honor of that, I dressed Lala in her veggie dress. Here are some pictures.

Lala is an expert fake cryer now. Here are some funny shots. Notice the complete lack of tears. Usually, these episodes are brought on by me not letting her touch the camera. Tough life!

Lastly, I've been trying to get a video of her stacking her blocks. She is a whiz at this. However, everytime I pull out the camera, she can't resist coming to get it. See examples below. I did get a good video of her talking though.

Claron in the News

Claron was on the local news. Apparently, a Chemistry professor was "threatened"; however, the "suspect" has not been seen anytime recently IN THE UNITED STATES, let alone Santa Barbara!!! But, as SB has no real news... they take anything. The news crew went into the Chem building and took some footage. At the time, Claron and Scott were "baking out" their STM.

Here is the link:
http://www.keyt.com/news/local/16119797.html?video=pop&t=a#

Soooo....

I know I promised to update, but I don't have tons to tell.



Eliza cut another molar. This brings her teeth total to 12! Yes, crazy! She has also been walking behind her car. She loves it. She gets a lot of exercise. We've been going to the park and she loves the swings. She is still making the best faces. She practices her talking. Sometimes it seems like she has her own language. She likes to shop. Clark and Lilly were here recently and she got a hold of Lilly's purse. First she pulled out the keys... then her wallet. From the wallet she took out the credit card and license. Smart girl! She was ready to shop!

I've updated the Snapfish, so let me know if you need an invite.

Slacker!

I know, I know. I'm a slacker and have let my blog go. But here are some serious updates.

My Nana and Pop Richard came from Tucson for Thanksgiving. We had a great time!




We went to the East for 4 weeks for Christmas and had a great time. Here are some of my favorite shots from that trip:

Claron, Eliza and I

Cutting down a tree with Mommom, Poppop and Frank

Grandpa and his girl on Christmas (my camera was set to PST not EST)

Taking a nap on Poppop

Lookin' at birthday stuff with Grandma

She loves money and cake. Don't we all though?

With Uncle Clark and Aunt Lilly. They all matched!

Lala dancing to the Muppets and Elton John

Claron, Lala and I have been taking hikes. Here is one of our favorites. It is only 10 mins from our house and there is an awesome butterfly forest. This is from the Devereaux Bluffs.



We had a great Valentines Day party with the Hansens. Thanks to everyone who came. For Valentines, I sent out this picture of Lala with kissy lips. =-)

That's it for now. I'll write again in 6 mos. Just kidding!