I'll Have the Steak

Eleanor's first tooth broke through. I noticed it this morning and when I put my finger over it I could definitely feel the top of the tooth. If you click on the picture you can get a better view of the tooth. Solid food here we come!

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

We had our first real snow last night. It's not much, but just enough to cover the ground and make it pretty and white outside. I don't think Joe appreciated it very much though. He left for the train in Naperville around 7:00 am this morning and around 8:18 am he emailed me from his phone and said he was still stuck in traffic. First snow + first day back from vacation = awful traffic.


Saturday we dug out all the Christmas decorations. We had to add a few more this year for Elle. Above his her new stocking, waiting for Santa to fill it up with goodies.

The tree is up, stockings hung, and a few presents wrapped.

Giggles

We've been getting a lot of laughs out of Miss Elle Belle lately. There's nothing better than hearing those squeals and giggles.

Eleanor's Baptism. November 16, 2008

Here we are arriving at the church. Eleanor is in three layers of Christening gown that was originally Joe's sister Michelle's.

Grandma & Mom Mom



Eleanor's Godparents, our friend Rich and my sister Kate.



After the ceremony, we celebrated at our house.

(left to right; Alex with Eleanor on her lap, Caitlin, Gabriella, Jalyn, Nick, and Maraashaun)
All of Eleanor's cousins.


Cousin Maggie entertaining Elle. She entertained many of us that evening.

Tummy Time Fun

Peek-A-Boo

Who Doesn't Love Disney?

Caitlin and Elle watching "High School Musical."

Trip to the Arboretum

A few weekends ago we took a trip to the Morton Arboretum with my friend Karen. It was a beautiful day. I can't wait until Eleanor is old enough to enjoy all the activities they have for kids there and just run around. For now she's stuck in the stroller or Mommy's arms. Don't you love those cheeks?