another goodie from lilli

Oh Lilli, you are one talented lady and I officially need to book a real life photo shoot with you for Eliette. PLEASE!!!! Lilli took this beautiful picture at Joshua's (Pants) 1st birthday bash at Travel Town last week. Look out Joshie, don't get your heart broken by this little cutie ;)

she's ONE!!

On June 3, 2009, Eliette Bean turned 1! It went by so fast, and I can't believe our baby is turning into a toddler! Our good friend Betsey and her little lady Josie threw Eliette a wonderful little 1st birthday playdate with most of our mommy-friends and the regular little crew. Brian and I had been planning a big beach blow-out for Elie, but had to put it on hold because of a few bumps in the road. I was so grateful to Bets and Jo, Kacy & Pants, Hil & Jet, and all of our playdate crew that came together to celebrate the first year of my bean! THANK YOU MOMMIES AND BEAN BUDDIES!

something special for mommies and daughters

My friend Jaime has the most lovely blog, 500 Pieces of Prudent Advice for My Baby Daughter, that she writes for her little lady, Scarlet. I love love love it, and as a mommy to a little woman, I can not get enough of it. I truly hope it turns into a book and I can give it to my Eliette Bean. Good work Jaime!! Any parent, woman, daughter and child can relate and enjoy this.

kind of like a pretty michael jordan

I remember when my little brother Jason used to play basketball, my dad would always tell him he was kind of like Michael Jordan because whenever he would really concentrate on shooting a basket, he would stick out his tongue, and I guess Michael Jordan used to do that(?) Well when Elie first started really walking she would always stick out her little tongue, and I guess she's just taking after her uncle :) We took these pictures when her Aunt Rachael came over to play, and as you can see, she is a big ham for the camera and loves her baby dolls and pretty pink sparkly things.

palm springs round 2!

In May, we took Elie to Palm Springs for the second time for Kelly + Chris' wedding. It was awesome to get away, the wedding was beautiful, and we all had an amazing time. Here are a few pics of the three of us hanging out at the hotel the morning after the wedding and getting the bean ready for some sun. (Check out my new short hair-do!)

why you always all up in my face??

Silly lady always trying to see what is inside of the camera...

camo is out of the bag, elie gets in

Our family is obsessed with our tiny Burmese kitty, Camo, and Elie is no exception... she pets him, plays with him, uses him as a pillow, and even likes to copy him.

TT saves bathtime :)

Elie Bean is obsessed with water... she loves to drink it, bathe in it, run through it and play in it. Anywhere there is water she is sure to let you know with "WA-WA!!". But for some reason, during one of her normal bathtime routines, she decided she really wasn't into it, and did NOT want to take a bath. So, her amazing big brother, Tanner (she calls him TT), helped out by jumping in the tub with her, making her a much happier little sis. Thanks Tanner!!

mmmmmuuah!

Elie loves to play with her friends, and especially loves to give them kisses! These pics are from a few months back when Eliette first started showing her new talent of kissing with her buddy Ruby.

not just a baby anymore, but a little lady

I am in awe of how every single parent that told me "it goes by so fast, enjoy the baby phase" is totally right. Eliette is turning into a little lady as every day goes by... an energetic and curious little lady that loves dirt and motorcycles, as well as pretty bracelets, baby dolls, and tu-tus. Our life has been full of busy busy chaos, good and bad, lately, and our posts of this bean have become few and far between. I'm going to attempt to catch up our loved ones this week on a bit of the many milestones and adventures we've gone through over the last few months: playtime and kisses, mini vacations, learning to walk, her 1st birthday, her love for animals, and much more.