Lori's Getting Hitched!

One of my closest friends, Lori, is marrying Adam July 11 in Ft. Worth. Matt and I adore this couple and we are so excited for them!!!!! This past weekend, we had Lori's bachlorette party in Austin. I drove up Saturday and stayed overnight. It was my first time to leave Elise, and since Matt was working, she stayed with my parents. Thankfully, she did great!

On our way to dinner.

Ashley met us out!

We ate dinner at Maria Maria.

It was such a fun weekend and so nice to get away and pretend I didn't have any responsibilities. Matt and I are looking forward to Lori and Adam's wedding in July!

Elise is *seriously* on the move!

Wednesday Elise took a nice long nap. She woke and happily babbled for about 10 minutes. Usually she'll babble for about 5, and then she gets impatient and wants us to come get her. So I figured something must be up. Sure enough, I walked in and found her standing in her crib! Matt lowered the mattress that afternoon.

Yesterday Elise figured out how to navigate the stairs (okay, fine, 1 stair)! This girl is moving and moving fast!

The bait this time? Why my travel size shampoo bottle, of course!!!!!

Springfield in June

Sunday morning after the wedding, we drove to Springfield where we celebrated Granny's (Matt's grandma) 90th birthday! She is an amazing lady and we were thrilled we were able to be there to celebrate with her! Happy birthday Granny!

We had a wonderful time hanging out with Matt's family. Brett and Elise were much more interested in one another this time... I can't wait to see them play together when they're older! Elise also got to spend some time with her other cousins, Jack and Preston.

Elise and Preston

Jack, Brett, Elise, and Preston- they're a tough group!!!

On the way home, Elise completed her 10th flight. This girl is a seasoned traveler!!! And no, sorry, she will not share her frequent flier miles!!!

Erin's Wedding Weekend

Last weekend we flew to St. Louis to celebrate my cousin Erin's wedding. We had a blast! We stayed with my cousin Jen, her husband, Joe, and their darling 7 week old, Drew!

Proof that Drew is darling!

First we went to the bridesmaid luncheon where Elise got to meet all her cousins. (Well, really they are *my* cousins and her second cousins.... whatever :) She especially loved being held by sweet Cara!

The rehearsal dinner was at Rigazzi's on The Hill. Matt and I were in heaven! We left the babies at Jen's to chill over a 6-pack (of breastmilk people- geesh!!!!!) and we enjoyed amazing Italian food. You just can't get food like that in San Antonio!

Rigazzi's famous fishbowls o' beer.

(Random tidbit- my parents' first date was at Rigazzi's)

Saturday Elise and my mom met up with two of her very dear friends in St. Louis. Elise loved chillin' with Diane and Sharon!

Finally, Saturday night was the night we had all been waiting for. Erin and Michael were married at Erin's grandparents' estate; it was the perfect setting for a wedding!!!

(excuse my hair, it was a wee bit windy!)

Elise with MY Aunt Kathy. Aunt Kathy's too young to be called "Great Aunt Kathy!!!!" Elise's middle name is Kathleen, after this lovely lady!

Finally- the reception! Fun times were had by all!

Matt & Brett

My dad, Jon, Brett, Matt, & Jim

2 hotties

My cousin Katy, her husband Matt, my mom, and Aunt Wendy

We all had such a wonderful time and we can't wait to see everyone again! If not sooner, then next July in Maine for Mark's wedding!!!!!

6 Month Pics

Get ready for some serious cuteness!!!!!!!! Elise's 6 month pics....

Holy Moly Guacamole!! Elise's first taste of solid food.

We waited until the day before Elise turned 6 months to let her have solid food. And we skipped right over crappy cereal (no fillers for my baby!!!!) and went straight to avocado. Did ya know that avocado is considered the perfect baby food? It has the right amount of fat, high in vitamins, and good texture. Plus, there aren't many avocado allergies out there. Okay, enough of my rambling... here's what you want to see- video of the first bite! It wasn't really planned.... we were just chillin' on the patio and decided to give her a slice. Hence why she is still in her jumperoo and doesn't have a bib on. Thank gawd I had the camera!! ;)

Look out, here comes Elise!

As you can see, Elise is getting quite mobile. I'm not really sure if we can call it crawling but she can get anywhere she wants to go! She "crawls" all over the family room. When she sets her eyes on something, nothing can stop her!

Video #1. Just today I introduced the sippy cup. She doesn't really "get it" and that's okay. However, she's very interested!!!!!

Video #2 Not really the best video but you get the picture. She was being so cute, doing downward dog, squealing and laughing... until I pulled out the camera. Then she stopped, go figure :)

So, what do you think? If this crawling? If not, (which I don't really think it is) I think she's pretty close! 

PS- I still haven't baby-proofed the house. I need to get on that!