Swimming

Elizabeth went to the YMCA to test the waters for the first time. She didn't smile, but she didn't cry either. She just observed everything and enjoyed being wrapped in her hoody.

Steamboat Springs

We had a wonderful 4th of July in Steamboat, including watching fireworks from the restaurant roof. Elizabeth slept through them, with her mummy's hand over her ear. click to see.

Elizabeth went on her first hike. Fish Creek Falls are just above Steamboat Springs, Colorado. We forgot the baby carrier and used a small backpack modified with a rolled up blanket. It worked so well that Elizabeth seemed to prefer it to the Baby-Bjorn.

Elizabeth also crossed the finish line at her first half-ironman, in a very respectable time.

Roly-poly

Elizabeth has rolled a few times now, starting in her 4th week. At first they were strenuous, protracted struggles with flailing legs, rolling eyes and much grunting. Mummy managed to capture a decidedly fluid roll today. Followed by another. Olympic gymnastics 2024 here we come. But which country to represent?

Auntie Rosie came to visit on her way back from Panama.

Elizabeth practices diving volleyball shots during a strenuous tummy-time session.

Late Spring

Mummy has Elizabeth wrapped on top of her dress for a stroll on Sandusky shorefront (Lake Eerie). A friend's wedding reception was held at the yacht club there, with views of Cedar Point amusement park.






Granny Susan helping around the house.













Grandad Derek holding his first grandchild.











Daddy in the garden with Elizabeth, supervising while the Grandparents stain the fence.

Cousin Julie's Wedding in Pensacola

Elizabeth met her Grandpa Dave for the first time. They had lots of fun in the Condo overlooking the intercoastal waterway.

Elizabeth's first journey by aeroplane went well. Several days later she doesn't seem to have caught avian flu or anything else. We don't travel as lightly as we used to!

Cousins Allen (7 months) and Drew (2.5 years) are groing up fast. They've been playing nicely.

Pensalcola is beautiful and we met lots of family at cousin Julie's wedding. The next day we all gathered at cousin Jamie's lovely house for a brunch under the Magnolia tree.

We all posed on a swing seat hanging from the tree.

Two weeks

We've picked a few highlights from week 2...

Elizabeth looks delightful in her matching duck ensemble.

Dad felt like a supehero when feeding Elizabeth her first bottle - who needs boobs? The truimph was short lived as Elizabeth quickly pointed out that while colustrum from day three is loaded with immune boosters and important proteins, it isn't very high in fat or carbs. Mummy had to top her up.

Jim started back at work, partial days so far. He in't missing the early morning commute.

Maggie and Jim had their first date night. Grandma was an excellent babysitter. Both parents were glad to get home to their baby.

Finger painting for the baby book proved to be as difficult as it looks.

Gandma Janet left on Saturday, the same day Jim ran the mini marathon. It was so nice to have her here, being involved, helping with all the baby things and keeping the housework under control. See you at the Beach Grandma!