Fun with Nonnie and Poppie

My Valentine

Since Joe had been gone all week we decided to stay home for valentines day. I wanted to make something really yummy, semi fancy, and also something that Joe would consider one of his favorites. So I decided to make Chicken Cordon Bleu with lemon feta noodles with peas. Two of Joe's favorite dishes. I wanted to make it special so I used Prosciutto and Gruyere. It turned out really good! So I took a picture. (the corn was added just because I had it)    

We got Elinor a bubble maker for valentines day :)

Spending Time with Family

Elinor's Party

It was amazingly fun! So many people came to show their love for Elinor and it really meant a lot to Joe and I (and I am sure Elinor will see pictures and think it is nice.... :)) Elinor LOVED being the center of attention and getting to eat whatever she wanted. Apparently, she doesn't need an afternoon nap when she is getting her way all day! :) 

Elinor through the Year

One Month

Two Months

         

 3 months

                                                                                            

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7 Months

8 Months

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10 Months

11 Months

12 Months

Crazy Hair #2

I let joe loose on Elinor again!

Christmas

I had grand ideas about how wonderful Elinor's first Christmas was going to be and in its own way, it was wonderful. Unfortunately both Joe and Elinor were very sick and Elinor spent most of Christmas Eve and some of Christmas Day throwing up :( However I did find the common sense (between giving Elinor clear liquids and changing her clothes) to get pictures and enjoy the moments she was happy. Apart from it being Elinor's first Christmas, I was also excited start a new tradition of opening "crackers." I first heard about this when I was in England a few years back. So below are some pictures of the festivities as well as some of Elinor in her Holiday dress. (of which i bought 3 months ago and was sooo excited about, but she only wore it for about an hour......sigh)





This last picture was right about when we had both had enough of Christmas :)