Elise in Candyland - CA State Fair 8/27/09
This week, we took Elise on her first big excursion to the California State Fair. We had a fabulous time, just the three of us! We packed a couple bottles and were able to stay for about five hours. It was so much fun, mainly because it was our first big family outing together. We saw The Fab Four (a great Beatles tribute band) and took Elise to see the exhibits and animals (though she didn’t pay much attention). It was more fun for mom and dad to get to spend some quality time with baby girl. She was great the entire time and didn't fuss once. The best part is that we got some great photos. There was an entire exhibit devoted to candy. It was decorated with a fun candyland theme and made the perfect backdrop for Elise’s photos.
While it is a great thing that Elise loves to go on outings with us, she absolutely HATES her car seat and car rides. She screams and cries almost every time we are in the car. Everybody has always told me car rides are great for getting babies to sleep...well not for her. She detests being strapped down and squirms, kicks and yells. As soon as we get out of the car and unstrap her she is fine again. I’m sure this is just a passing phase and I would much prefer that she cry on the way somewhere rather than once we arrive.
Daddy has also been making sure to hog all the baby time to himself lately! Anytime we take Elise out, he insists on leaving the stroller in the car so he can hold her everywhere we go. He has gotten so much attention from women ogling over Elise. I think he likes parading the “daddy factor” as I affectionately refer to it. Most women become trapped under the spell haha. But seriously, he just loves holding her close. Whenever I ask to hold her he replies, “She’s my baby”, and pulls her close! I find it so cute and sweet.
This week, we took Elise on her first big excursion to the California State Fair. We had a fabulous time, just the three of us! We packed a couple bottles and were able to stay for about five hours. It was so much fun, mainly because it was our first big family outing together. We saw The Fab Four (a great Beatles tribute band) and took Elise to see the exhibits and animals (though she didn’t pay much attention). It was more fun for mom and dad to get to spend some quality time with baby girl. She was great the entire time and didn't fuss once. The best part is that we got some great photos. There was an entire exhibit devoted to candy. It was decorated with a fun candyland theme and made the perfect backdrop for Elise’s photos.
While it is a great thing that Elise loves to go on outings with us, she absolutely HATES her car seat and car rides. She screams and cries almost every time we are in the car. Everybody has always told me car rides are great for getting babies to sleep...well not for her. She detests being strapped down and squirms, kicks and yells. As soon as we get out of the car and unstrap her she is fine again. I’m sure this is just a passing phase and I would much prefer that she cry on the way somewhere rather than once we arrive.
Daddy has also been making sure to hog all the baby time to himself lately! Anytime we take Elise out, he insists on leaving the stroller in the car so he can hold her everywhere we go. He has gotten so much attention from women ogling over Elise. I think he likes parading the “daddy factor” as I affectionately refer to it. Most women become trapped under the spell haha. But seriously, he just loves holding her close. Whenever I ask to hold her he replies, “She’s my baby”, and pulls her close! I find it so cute and sweet.
Elise as "Mona Lisa"
Jellybean Marilyn Portrait!
