Halloween

Elizabeth received many, many Halloween outfits. This slideshow has pictures of some of them. She has also gotten a lot better at smiling, so her pictures in her ghostie shirt showcase her smirk!! She also went trick or treating in her giraffe costume. She just gets cuter and cuter (I know I'm biased!).

Time with Jackson

On Wednesday, Elizabeth, Mom, and I went to visit Katie and Jackson at their home! We just hung out for a little while. We also subjected the kiddos to a photo shoot with their Halloween outfits (not planned to kind of match) and ridiculous hats provided by Aunt Mandy!

Pop-Pop

10/25/08 - Although it was a rough weekend in Susquehanna, it was lovely to see friends and family. Pop-Pop will be missed, but his memories will not fade.

10/22/08 - Elizabeth's Pop-Pop passed away today. She is so glad that she had the opportunity to meet him and spend some time snuggling him. We know that he is in a much better place now, but he sure will be missed by all of us. Please keep everyone in our family in your thoughts and prayers.

Grandpa

Elizabeth and I are enjoying our Monday night visits to Grandma and Grandpa's while Josh is off playing darts with the guys. Here is Grandpa getting in a snuggle on one such visit.

A Gift from Scotland

Here is Elizabeth with the beautiful dress that she received as a gift from our friend, Fionna, from Scotland. She will look absolutely gorgeous in it for sure (when she grows into it!!). Thanks, Fionna! We think you'll have to make a trip over to see her wearing it in person!

Pittsburgh

This weekend we went to visit a bunch of Josh's college friends, and one of mine, in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth did great for her first road trip - and Josh and I survived as well!! On Saturday, while Josh was golfing with the guys, Lizzie and I went to the pumpkin patch with Heather and Adam. It was a gorgeous day for such a fun event. I took it as a photo opportunity as well, as is evidenced in these pictures!

Friday and Saturday night were both spent hanging out in our hotel room with Josh's college friends. Here are a few pictures from Saturday - including Livia's crazy hair and Richelle reading to Jake Musselman (another new addition to the group).

Meeting Jackson

On Tuesday, October 14, 2008, our family went to visit the Fischer family on their second night home from the hospital. I love this picture of the new daddies!

Lots of Friends

E spent the weekend enjoying times with lots of friends. Sue's college friends, Meris and Erin, came in for a few days. We had Mimi, Grandpa Mike, Uncle Ethan, and Tifany over for the Penn State game. Mandy and Casey also stopped by to meet the little one. Sunday evening we had dinner with the Woodruff Clan. Adam finally got to meet E!! It was another lovely weekend for our family. Thanks to all our visitors.

Jackson Arthur Fischer

This morning, Sunday, October 12, 2008, the world finally got to meet Jackson Arthur Fischer!! I will update as I get more information, but for now I know that he was 9 pounds and that everyone was exhausted but doing well.

One Month Old

Elizabeth turned 1 month old on Thursday, October 9, 2008, although she apparently thinks she is two months old (based on her fingers).

Another Busy Weekend

Ellie had another busy weekend! On Saturday, we went to Vestal to watch Aaron's cross country race, and he did awesome! After the race we went to lunch with the Woodruff bunch and then headed off to Grammie and Pop-Pop's house for the afternoon. Their place is awesome! While at Grammie's we got to visit with lots of people - Great Uncle Dave, Cameron, Alexandra, Maria, and Uncle Spin too! It was a very nice visit, complete with a delicious meal prepared by Grammie!

On Sunday, Ellie went to church at St. Mary's. Then she watched the Giants game in her new Giants wear (provided by her "Grandma" Cynthia!!). We hope it's not a sign that she isn't a Giants fan since she spit up all over both Giants onesies. :o) Her cousin, Ashlyn, came to visit for a bit - and Aunt Becky too. Ash enjoyed some quality time both in her swing and lovin' on E. After the game we headed down to Grovedale Winery for Grandma Linda & Grandpa Gary's 34th anniversary party. Little E got to meet lots of people, and was passed around quite a bit! It was nice to see Kelly, Nathan, and Katherine, who are in from Idaho.

E's First Real Bath

Now that her belly button is all healed up, Ellie got her first bath on Thursday night! She loved it!! She thought it was much better than the washcloth baths that she's been receiving.

Three Weeks and No Belly Button

Little E has been busy during this past week! Great Grandma Betty and Great Grandpa Dick have come to visit a couple times. They even babysat on Wednesday morning so that mommy could go for a pedicure! Friday night, Matthew Woodruff got to meet Ellie. He gave her some love, and she seemed to enjoy meeting Matt. She can't wait to meet the rest of the Woodruff family that she hasn't met yet! One morning this week, Josh decided that Ellie got her sleeping habits from her mom, as they lay in the same position in the bed! Aunt Katie and Uncle Brian had sent a card with a princess crown, so we made sure to let the princess show it off, how funny! Ashlyn and Aunt Becky came to visit Wednesday afternoon. Ashlyn was more interested than ever before. She came in looking for Elizabeth, and finally found her on the living room floor. Then she held her (for only a few seconds before becoming disinterested). Later on she sat on her mommy's lap and gave Ellie some cousin love. She put her arms around her and gave her a big hug and a couple of kisses! Too cute! Later on Wednesday night, Little E snuggled up with dad to watch some TV. Her belly button finally healed up during the night on Wednesday! Woo hoo!!!