Cute as Ever!

We hadn't posted in awhile, but we wanted to let you know that Elizabeth is growing like a weed and is still cute as a button!
Also, we got really great news at her last cardiology appointment, she doesn't need the cath. procedure anytime soon. She still needs to have a test done using a catheter in order to test for reflux in her kidneys, but for now no procedure to correct her artery blockage near her heart. The cardiologist decided that she was doing so well, and the blockage isn't getting worse (if anything it appears better...thank the LORD above for merciful miracles!). So thanks everyone who has been praying and continue to keep our little Lizzie-girl in your prayers in the coming months. She won't go back to the cardiologist for 3 months (which is awesome) so we can live as normal for a few months at least, and just enjoy watching our little girl grow up.

Steph's Candle Hutch

Perhaps you've noticed the link in the right side bar: Steph's Candle Hutch.

We are pleased to announce the grand opening of our new Ebay store, Steph's Candle Hutch . In an effort to contribute to the family's income while still being a stay at home mom, Steph has decided to run Steph's Candle Hutch (with the help of Allen of course). As the title of the store eludes to, we will be selling candles of varying size, color, and scent. Since all businesses start off small, we will be starting our store with five different scents of votive candles (mulberry, cinnamon, vanilla, lavendar and honeydew). Any business whether just beginning or well established needs advertisement, which is where you come in. Please tell your family and friends who might be looking to order candles online to check us out in ebay's store listings under Steph's Candle Hutch.

Thanks!!!

Allen & Steph

What's a Buckeye?

Kudos to Auntie Maria for the adorable outfit.

The New Walker

A big thank you to Papa and Nana Young for blessing Lizzie (and us too really) with a walker/jumper for Christmas. Lizzie greatly enjoys playing in it and we enjoy the hands free time it allows us while she has a way to play safely on her own. These two pictures are from Christmas morning.










And we are also thankful for it as it allows for really cute pictures like this one. (She was happily playing and then, all of a sudden, got very quiet. After a little bit of quiet, I turned and saw this. I had to take a picture.)

Our Christmas Snow Angel

Here is our 6 month old Lizzie girl sporting the adorable "travel bag" that her Uncle Bubba and Aunt Karen bought for her for Christmas. Isn't it just too cute! Thanks guys!!!

In other news:
We had her 6 month check-up today.
She is 14 lbs. 15 oz. and 24 3/4 inches, which is great...although a bit short for her age, but since I am 5'2" we are not too worried! (:-)

Lizzie's first email

Just got an email from Steph. Here's a quote:

lizzie says:

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(she is helping me to type :-))

This kid is high-tech.

Tradition!

You are about to read first hand of a tradition that has been going on in our family for years and years. A certain someone in my family takes great joy in the giving of gifts to young children. But not just any gifts. Gifts that make sounds. Lots of sound. The following letter was received today in a rather large package.

December 8, 2005

Dear Elizabeth,

Welcome to the world and to the family. By now you know it is a beautiful world and a beautiful family and you have been blessed to be a part of both.

As one of your relatives who has loved you from the day you were born, I wanted to be the one to give you a special gift; a silent drum. No kidding, you can bang on it as much as you want and no one else will be able to hear it but you. Your parents will probably say it is noisy but they are just pretending they can hear it. Enjoy your drum, and please reread this letter again when you are ten. It will have an all new meaning then.

Love Always your great Uncle Jesse

What was inside the rather large package? Silent drum, my eye.

Here's a couple of pictures of Elizabeth (and Mommy!) enjoying her new Uncle-Jesse-approved toy.

The most adorable hat ever! (Thanks Mel!)

Our good friend Melissa just started her own business of homemade hats and scarves that she sells at Bazaars as well as to friends, family and basically anyone else interested. Here is Lizzie sporting her new hat!

1st Tree Decorating

Christmas E-Card