Birthdays and Weddings

Last weekend was a fun one at home with Mom, Dad, and Sam.  We went to the zoo and I got to see a big Sophie.  I wanted to have a bite, but mom and dad said no.  I also got to ride a hippo with mom and took a nap while the tigers growled.  Good thing I missed that one.

Mom and Me ridding the hippo at the zoo

Look at all of the giant Sophies.  mmmmm

We also watched football of course. On Saturday we wasted another morning watching Ole Miss “play” football.  I may just start wearing my Illinois gear on Saturdays.  Yay!  They are ranked.  Last Sunday was different.  I had to make the hard choice of what to wear.  I ended up wearing my Bears cheerleading outfit to make Daddy happy, and I knew the Saints would win.  Better luck next week Bears!  I’m still a fan but I’m also a Saints fan.  Drew Brees is awesome!

In my Ole Miss attire. 

Under Pressure...

Go Bears!!!!

This week was “Daddy’s Birthday Week”  Or so he says.  I don’t think it’s a national holiday but I sure wish it was so he could stay home and play with me.  Mom and I made him tacos by request and he let me help him blow out the candles on his yummy cupcakes.  I sure wanted a bite but mom and dad said no.  

Blowing out candles with Daddy!  Happy Birthday Daddy!

Yummmmmmy!

Stand off.

This weekend I had visitors – Beth and Andrea.  We hung out and played in the morning then I went to a restaurant for the first time ever!  It looked so yummy, especially the orange juice. 

I HATE shopping!

I also went to Batavia to wish my Grandpa Mike good luck with his and Grandma Kathy’s wedding on Saturday!  I met all of the Mulrooney clan but fussed most of the time.  The picture below about sums it up.   

 

Mom and Dad wouldn’t let me go to the wedding.  They said I might not like a 3 hours boat ride full of people.  But I’m glad they got a night to themselves.  Sorry I don’t have any pictures of the wedding but Mom and Dad said it was beautiful! 

Grandma Kathy and Grandpa Mike- Congratulations!  

 

 

Mom and Dad enjoying their night out.

Sorry to say the Bears lost again.  But they’ll get it together.  Also, I don’t know what is going on with the videos of me.  I’m not very tech savvy. 

raspberries

rolling

playing with rattle

Roll With the Changes

Dad’s birthday is right around the corner, but I’m running a little low on cash at the moment.

 
So I sat down in my Bumbo, which is where I do most of my serious thinking.

I decided the best gift I could give would be to remind him that it doesn’t matter how old someone is, we are all continuously growing and changing.

For example, byebye bassinet and swing.

And with that - I rolled onto my belly!

Now, I admit, dad is approaching 28 years-old and his formidable years are clearly located in the rear-view mirror. However, I really think this cheered him up! It was right before the Bears opening-season win, so all-in-all it was a great weekend.

Sandra and me watching the game.  Stay tuned for Sunday's match up-Saints vs Bears or Mommy vs. Daddy.

 During the week mom and I went to visit nanna while dad went to New York.

Sam loves Nana's!

And so do I!

I have no idea why he chooses to fly off to New York when clearly all the action is happening right here in Chicago! My new found ability to roll is an important developmental step, and it comes with a new set of benefits and challenges. For example, I have already vowed to never sleep on my back – EVER AGAIN! The moment somebody lays me down in the crib, I flip over to my stomach where I can finally sleep comfortably!

Mom and Dad finally gave up after putting me on my back several times and then rolling seconds later.

I am sleeping longer hours, which is great for everybody. However, mom and dad are still concerned about me sleeping on my stomach, so they aren’t getting as much sleep as they would otherwise. I think mom came in to double-check that I was still breathing at least five different times during the night last night. Eventually they will learn to relax (I hope) so that we all are finally able to catch some much-needed Z’s.

Stay tuned: Soon I hope to begin babbling, which is way better than cooing. All the cool babies are doing it. See - I’ve been working on my raspberries.  

I'm also having a blast playing with my toys!

Home Sweet Miss’ipp!

  We had a great trip home to Mississippi. It was great being home with my daughter.  I recalled my past in a new light this trip, the first visit since I became a mom.  Anyway, I’ll let the pictures do the explanation this time.  We didn’t get pictures with everyone we saw but we’ll be back soon!  Oh, Lizzie hopes to have a southern accent one day.  She loved the Delta even though harvest season got to her.

Playing in the car. 

Talking to Sophie before...

eating her of course.  Yum Yum

Catching up on some reading in the car.  

In her travel bed and her woombie at the hotel. 

Just hanging in the room.  Might order a movie. 

Making faces and blowing bubbles

Alright already, get me out of this car!!!

How many dogs and people can you fit into a house?

5 corgis, 2 adorable mutts, 1 lab, and 8 people to be exact!  Welcome to the busy Lewis house!

Some sneezes during our trip in the middle of harvest season

But happy to be here.  Mom, I want to talk like these people. 

Hanging out with LewLew

Oh so tired!  Sleeping with Aunt Mary on top of her soon to be new cousin!!!!

After the long week, Lizzie is exhausted and in Aunt Andrea's arms sleeping in the most awkward position.

With grandmama

with Memaw

With Uncle John

Playing in Rosedale

Oh so cute!

Letting Memaw feed her

Now its grandmama's turn

4 generations of Taylors

4 generations of Lewises

The Taylor side- with 2 cousins coming!   (Clara and Mary)

The Lewis side

Meeting Cousin Lynn and Cousin Caden

Sam's spot in the car. 

Finally on the way home.  Such a tired Lizzie Bear.

Finally a video uploaded!!!  This is after her first cocktail party-her Sip and See.  We forgot the camera to take pictures there.  So please send me some if you have any. Thank you Katherine Crump!!!  We had a great time as always.  Please come visit us in the city soon!!!

Daddy serenades his baby girl.  This was not part of the trip, just had to add it.