no more crib...so sad!

This is Ellyson's sweet nursery and the crib crib that she slept in until she was 22months. The beautiful cherry red, gingham, spring green, flowers, butterflies, dragonflies are all sites that I will miss...since she is now in a BIG girl bed! I was hoping that because she is so petite that I would have this crib around for at least another 6-9months...but someone is a climber and after the second night of waking up at 4am to an ouchie cry, I decieded that it needed to go. First step was to take off the side since it converts to a daybed-well, that only lasted a few weeks until I was still being woke up in the middle of the night to the cries of a little girl who rolled out of the bed. So, now we are officially in a big girl bed with "real" sheets, pillows and a quilt- ooo, ahhh! The only problem now is the little monkey is jumping on the bed....anyone know the phone to that doctor I am suppose to call?

Little Cowgirl

This is Ellyson's newest toy...she loves it! We snagged this bargain at a garage sale for only $3.

Ellyson is 9 months!

Fhew! Where did the last nine months go? Here are a few of her milestones in the last few months.
* Eating "real" food with her hands
* Crawling everywhere...almost ready to walk
* Waves bye-bye
* Gives Kisses
* Knows the word "no" - just doesn't obey
* Loves walks in the stroller and swinging at the park
* Is easily entertained by Carter
* Giggles, Laughs, and Smiles at anything and anyone

New Favorite Thing

I have been waiting for Ellyson to get big enough so that we could get a fancy backpack. So earlier this week I found a really nice one at my favorite consignment shop and snatched it up. Rodney is excited to pack little miss around too! We are looking forward to a few fun vacations this summer and packing our little one around in her new ride!

Rubber Ducky Your the One!

"Rubber Ducky your the one...you make bath time lot's of fun. Rubber Ducky I am so in love with you..." -Ernie

O yes, this duck quacks when you squeeze its beak. We have so much fun playing in the bath!

Mommy's Little Helpers

Carter has a new job around the house-putting away the silverware and the non-breakable dishes. Ellyson thinks it is fun and always joins in!

Daddy/Daughter Date Night

Elly turns 6 months!

Poop & Play

Ellyson is so funny when she has to go "#2". She tenses up, makes a funny face and lets out a little grunt. Since she is now eating solids it is becoming more of a regular thing so, today I heard the grunt and turned around to catch this silly little face. Poor little thing - hmm, maybe I should try giving her more prunes next next! Notice her hands in a position of either prayer or pleading.
I know that this is not very nice to create embarrassing memories for you kids, but it is too cute and some day I think she will laugh at it!

Carter saw the camera out and just wanted a picture of his favorite toys. This week it is "Rocket" and "Kellen" his new dragon (thanks Aunt Mandi).

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

Snow Day

Carter had a blast in the snow....Ellyson was bummed out that she couldn't go out there!

Just Do It - Camo Style

Skyler (my niece) got Ellyson this darling Nike outfit...what a little cutie! Today both Carter and Elly were chilling in their camo outfits.

Church Christmas Party

Last night us girls went to a ladies Christmas party. It was so much fun. It was a black & white affair...look how cute we are!

2 Months Old!

Wow, is she getting big or what! This is a goofy picture of her taken last week during our visit to see Great Gma and Gpa Goodman in Eugene, Oregon. We had a blast and Ellyson did very well in the car. We stayed a night at my sisters, 2 nights with my grandparents and then wrapped up our little trip with a visit with my best friend Jenny in Vancouver. Just Ellyson and I went, we left the boys at home. - I anticipate many more girls road trips in the future!

Pretty Party Girl!

Yesterday we got all dressed up for a baby shower for Aunt Mandi and Uncle Josh. Ellyson's new cousin will be here sometime around December 4th! We are so excited to have 2 precious little girls that can grow up together. Ellyson looked so cute in her pretty pink party dress - she even had on tights and shoes, what a big girl!