Married for 67 years

Tonight at the dinner table with my Grandpa Goodman (he is a healthy & active 91) he told Rodney that he had been married to my Grandma for 67 years. Rodney then asked what was the secret to their success? He replied...it cost too much to get a divorce! Funny one Gpa!

I am consistently amazed at the beautiful heritage the my grandparents have created. They still live on their own, travel on their own (although a little slower, they just got a new Prius - going green in Eugene) and are both in great health! My Grandpa went up in a hot air balloon in August just for fun and my grandma bowls twice a week and is very good at it. The love the Lord and attend a great foursquare church in Eugene. I am so grateful so the legacy that they are leaving!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood

We went out to visit Aunt Mandi and Baby Maezie today and it was a beautiful day! After a delightful lunch we went on a "hike" over the creek and through the woods to visit Uncle Josh and the 60+ horses that he takes care of at the ranch (http://www.cristacamps.com). Both Carter and Ellyson loved looking at the horses. It was fun to watch Carter talk to each one like they were old friends. Thank you so much Mandi for a fabulous afternoon - good company, fresh air, exercise and friendship was just what we needed today!

My Funny Valentines!

Today is special for 2 reasons in the Switzer house...Valentine's Day and Ellyson's 5 month birthday! Rodney surprised his girls with beautiful flowers and a pedicure for mom (praise the Lord!). Ellyson is sporting 2 darling Valentine dresses - 1 from Gma Barbara and 1 from Great Gma in California. THANK YOU! Carter was happy just to munch on his chocolates, he doesn't quite get it yet, but someday he will love on his mama and maybe even a special girl one day.

Dinosaurs

This was the cute conversation that Carter and I had on the way to preschool this morning.
"Mom, what is your favorite dinosaur? You know dinosaurs are 'stinked' - that means that they died. Now the are in the museums cause people like to look at their bones."

WE DID IT!!!!

Today Ellyson got to try Rice Cereal for the 1st time. She was definitely ready because she devoured it. It was a huge mess for both of us, but well worth it (notice the cereal on my chest, oops) . It is so exciting to see her grow. We are excited to introduce new things to her this next month.

Elly Jump Up!

She LOVES this thing! Thank you Jenny and Avery!

What is going on?

I have been a little too busy to blog or sleep or even breathe....so here is a few pictures of what we have been doing lately.

Team Switzer Annual Photo Event...this year we added Ellyson. They actually did quite well and we got a darling picture of the 2 of them.

Rodney took Carter to the Monster Jam show at the Tacoma Dome. Carter was so excited!

Elly Belly started to giggle last week! She is too cute. In this picture she was just giving a few smiles as she said goodnight!

4 months old!

Dear Jesus, Thank you for my family and for my food! Amen

Our little sweetie is 4 months old today!

She is doing so well. Weighing in today at a healthy 13.7 lbs and 24.75 inches in length. She is getting so big. The doctor said that she is in the 50% of babies for this age in both height and weight (moms you will know what that means).

Ellyson can accomplish the following things:
* rolls over back to front
* rolls over front to back
* smiles and coos
* reaches for objects
* gets her whole fist in the mouth
* sleeps for 4-6 hours without mom
* doesn't take a pacifier or a bottle (not really an accomplishment according to mom)
* know where breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and comfort come from
* squeals, chats and mutters
* bears weight on her legs when standing
* knows the faces of mom, dad, brother, gma and gpa

The teething begins, ugh!

Hey mom, could you please put that camera down and pass me my teething ring?

Monkeying Around