Ducky bath

Elizabeth has gotten to big for her baby bath and yet is to small to just sit in the tub w/ out support. We found this Rubber Ducky bathtub that works PERFECT!! She LOVED sitting in the water and playing w/ her toys. Here are more pics. of Elizabeth in her new little tub.

New pics....

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine's weekend was a busy weekend...just like all the others. Daddy came home from work on Friday with treats for mommy & I. I got a really cool toy that I already know how to play with. Saturday, Mommy & Daddy went out on a date by themselves! They didn't take me! I got to go to my Grandma's to play all night - I was sooo sleepy. Sunday, was my uncle Sean's birthday..he is so good w/ me and I always have fun w/ him. I was told that I have a new playmate ....Congratulations to Matt & Katie - Julianne is sooo cute & I can't wait till we can play together. It was my first Valentines day and it was so much fun! I am really tired though so I better go cuddle on the couch w/ Mommy & Daddy.

P.S. Thanks for my toy Daddy - You are the best Daddy in the whole wide world...I love you soo much! (mommy says she loves you too)

Happy Valentines Day!!! Love, The Ruwe's

Elizabeth's baptism

My Family!

Proud Mama

We love you so much Aunt Valerie! Thanks for the painting and the note.

Elizabeth w/ Grandma and Grandpa Wagner

Elizabeth w/ Grandma & Grandpa Ruwe

Elizabeth w/ Great Grandpa Jack. (His mother name was Elizabeth Ryan so they have a special bond)

Elizabeth got baptized today and it was a wonderful day with our families. She was a very good girl but was READY to get that dress off and change into her comfy clothes. Thank you so much to both Grandma and Grandpa. (Wagner & Ruwe).and even even great Grandpa was there to witness the baptism. Afterwards, we had a great party to celebrate. Andy & I always love getting together w/ family & today was no exception. Thanks again to everyone for all the great gifts and for being there to share this special day. We love you!!! Andy, Erin, & Elizabeth

p.s. Special thanks to Valerie (Godmother) for the note that you gave Elizabeth..It was so sweet and touching & she will cherish it forever. Thanks for making me cry Valerie!!!

Tiny Dancer....

Superbowl Sunday while most people were sporting jerseys and sweatshirts of their favorite team - Elizabeth was all dressed up! Maybe she was celebrating her Grandpa's 93rd birthday & wanted to get dressed up! Happy Birthday Great-Grandpa Jack!!!!

A day with the sitter.

My babysitter Crystal was kind enough to send me some pictures of Elizabeth. I am very happy with our babysitter and it is so good to know that she is in good hands. Elizabeth also gets to spend a few days w/ her cousin Lydia which is wonderful! It looks like she has a great time...I am sure she was happy to get out after all those snow days stuck inside w/ mommy.

Cabin fever

For the past 2 days Elizabeth & I have not left the house due to the sudden downpour of thick white snow followed by a nice glistening layer of ice. What to do with a 5 mo. old baby when you are snowed in? Take pictures and videos of course. I have a small video of Elizabeth during her tummy time doing her trademark chuckle. She was laughing more before I got my camera out - but that is the way it goes. The other pics of her are of us just playing with some of her toys she got at Christmas. In a few weeks she will be sitting on her own..if not sooner. She is doing really well w/ trying to hold herself up. In no time at all she is going to be mobile..which will be very scarey & exciting!

One of the pictures of Elizabeth wearing the Notre Dame bib that (the alumni sent us)...In this picture she just got told "No boys" will be at her future high school.

The other pics. of her sleeping...b/c Cold days in = GREAT NAP weather.

I hope everyone is staying warm & having fun. We are having a great time w/ Elizabeth..even if we are going stir crazy.