Flowers smell good and Taste good

A natural born artist?

This is Elyse's first attempt to color. Uncle Mike gave her this for Christmas. My first thoughts were, "She is going to color my walls with crayons" But suprisingly she did very well.

Elyse's first artwork. I am a proud momma. Look out Monet.

Who's that?

Elyse picked up a picture of Nannie and Poppa. She said Nannie, Poppa and kissed the picture. OMG I almost lost it. It was so precious. She is learning so much. Her mind is a sponge.

The Rocking Chair

Elyse got this rocking chair for Christmas. Thanks to Michael for so graciously putting it together for us. She loves it. She crawls up in it with her "bebe" and rocks her baby. She says "awwww".

Mr. Frosty

This is as close to a snowman that we get in Florida.

Uncle Mike

Christmas Morning

This Christmas Elyse was a little more excited than last Christmas. Her eyes lit up when she saw the toys. It was so precious.

Christmas Break

Finally, those 2 weeks came that I look forward to every year. Christmas break. I was so excited to get sometime to take care of Elyse and things at home. Of course it was nice to spend time with friends and family too. We headed to my mom's for the first part of the break. Michael and Hunter (Michael's son) joined us.The Disney Village

Leasey and Mommy

My mom bought her a purse and she loved and adored it. When I say time to go bye bye, she grabs her purse, just like mommy. I can't believe how she is acting like a "big girl" now. It makes me get emotional to think how fast this time goes.

Elyse is watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas on Christmas Eve. She is wearing her Christmas PJ's from Aunt Donna.

My little climber. She climbs on everything now. She loves to jump on the couch.

Snuggly Warm

Believe it or not, we did have some cold weather here in Florida. So cold that I have to wrap Elyse up so tight so that she will stay warm. I think she is so cute, I couldn't resist sharing.

Chuckie Cheese

We went to Chuckie Cheese for the first time. It was Kyla (Michael's niece) birthday. So we joined in on the fun. Elyse had a fun time. Of course she enjoyed the dancing with Chuckie!

Michael Millender

Before I go any further, I should mention that I began dating someone. After many duds, my mentor Donna, set me up with this guy. Needlesss to say it worked out. So we have been seeing each other for about 3 months now. It is surreal sometimes to have someone in my life. He is a blessing to me. It is very new to me to have somone to help me with things that I always did myself. I have to admit, I kind of like it. So as the Lord leads.... we shall see.

The Shaw Baby

Earlier this year I visited my friend in Orlando Diana, who was pregnant. She gave birth late in September. Her birthday is very close to Elyse. Her daughter's name is Victoria Grace. She is absolutley precious.