Spring Fever!

I definately have spring fever... and it's still February. The past couple days having been beautiful out and today we had to enjoy the 60 degree weather by going to the park in Holdrege for a walk... for the first time! It was so nice, there is a nice pond, water fountain, geese... what more could you want??!!?? Elli fell asleep before we got there and then I took one picture and my battery died. Oh well... at least I got one to document this important event! Ha!

Pit Stop @ Grandpa & Grandma's

On our way home from Kansas City we stopped by my parents since we hadn't seen them for awhile. While we were there we got to meet our newest addition to the family... Mac. Elliana wasn't real crazy about him because he wanted to lick her! He is a cutie though!

Elliana's 1st Trip!

This past weekend we made a quick trip to Kansas City to visit Jon's brother and family! It was Elliana's first trip out of the state! She was such a great traveler... a little crabby over the course of the weekend but after all she is just a baby!

Here is a picture of Jon and Chris and the three sweet little girls... Claire, Ava, and Elliana!

Claire has lots and lots of babies and she had laid them all under the baby gym with Elli. It was so cute!

Miss Ava is so close to walking... Uncle Jon was trying to help her!

Relaxing after a long day of playing!

Thanks Isaacson's for letting us come and visit! We look forward to many more fun memories with you!

Jeep Ride with Mama!

For some reason Daddy needed both of our other vehicles and we needed to get to Nana's house so a ride in the Jeep was in order! I strapped her in and away we went!

I love the frilly pink among all of the mud and dirt!

Thumb Love

Miss Elli found her thumb! She usually just sucks her thumb when she is alone in her crib and she thinks no one is watching! On this particular day she decided to suck her little thumby while playing underneath her most favorite toy... thanks Aunt Rachel and kiddos for letting us borrow it! It makes our day... everyday!

Happy Valentines Day!

I had full intentions on sending cute Valentines Day pictures to friends and family but.... I didn't get them ordered so I decided to post them instead!

We are so blessed to have so many people to love! Happy Valentines Day!!

Go Huskers!

Elli "watched" her first Husker game when the Huskers played in the Gator Bowl. The Schukars invited us over to have a football party so Elli got to sport some red and white!! I had to tie ribbon around her waist so she would look like a little girl! Hee hee!

Daddy and Elli love each other so much!

Pajama Party!

We rang in the New Year with a pajama party! What better way to start off the New Year than in your comfy clothes (at least I think so!) Here is the whole group!

Kyle definately won the prize for best dressed!! Or most ready for bed! Ha! Love the piggy slippers!

Entertainment for the evening... Wii!!

Happy 2009... a month and a half late!!

Elli's 1st Christmas!

In attempt to document as much of Elli's life as possible I am going to back track a bit and post some pictures of her first Christmas. It was just too big of a deal to skip over!

Here is Miss Elli with her Great-Grandpa Kaliff and lots and lots of cousins!

Elli's cousins Claire and Ava came to visit us in Greenwood! I think this picture is so funny! None of them were crazy about getting their picture taken! Next year I'm sure it will be a lot different!

Elli and the boys!! Tom (Aunt Tessa's beau!) Uncle Chase and Daddy

Just hanging out Christmas morning at my parents... before opening gifts!

Elli got to meet Millie and her daughter Melinda! Millie started babysitting me when I was 6 weeks old and she has been a dear friend ever since!

Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Mills and even MORE cousins (and some of them weren't even there)!

Elli's second cousins Avery, Lauren and Sarah were so excited to hold her.

Celebrating Grandpa Kaliff's 81st birthday at the York Country Club!

What a wonderful Christmas and 2008! God has so richly blessed us!

Only you could pull this look off girl!

4 Generations

Last weekend we were able to meet my mom and dad and grandpa in Grand Island for supper. We went to out to eat and Elli was not so crazy about that! Too loud and not enough space for her to "spread out"! We did go to Best Buy afterwards though and she was loving that! Grandma pushed her around in the cart and she loved the constant attention and kisses from Grandma, Grandpa and Great Grandpa! What a spoiled little girl! Here is our four generation shot! It is such a blessing to watch my parents be grandparents!

2 months today!

I have been taking pictures of Elliana each month to chart her growth. It is amazing how fast she is growing and changing! Today we went to the doctor and she is 11 lbs 4 oz and 22 inches long!! I think we might have a chunky monkey on our hands! All the more to love right!?!? Each month I will try to post her new "stats"!

She is smiling a lot now and likes to "chat"! Yesterday when Jon was in for lunch they had quite the conversation! It's so fun to have her interacting more and more each day!

Happy 2 months sweet girl! We love you!

a princess... on the farm

Welcome to my very first blog post! I have been enjoying other people's blogs for awhile now and I thought maybe I should join in on the fun! We were blessed on December 4, 2008 with a sweet, precious little girl, Elliana Grace. Now I have something cute and fun to blog about! This is a great way for family and friend so stay updated on our adventures as we raise this little princess... on the farm!