Random Picture: She loves her cousins!

She is her father's daughter...

While saying goodbye to Jer as he left for work this morning...

"Bye, Daddy! I love you. Have a good day at work. Don't spend a lot of money!"

Elise Quote of the Day

While I was driving us to Bible study...

"Mommy, why are you always yelling at the cars?"

She's 4!!

Today Elise turns 4 years old! She is very excited about her birthday this year and has been telling everybody about how she will turn 4 on "Nomember 10." Jeremy's parents came to visit this past weekend. We had a fun little birthday party for her last night, and now we are preparing for the next round of visitors. My dad and stepmom will be here tomorrow.

Happy Birthday, Elise!

Buster '08

Upon arriving home early this morning after voting...

Me: Guess what I did this morning?

Elise: What?

Me: I went and voted for president of the United States.

Elise: Daddy and I voted.

Me: Who did you vote for?

Elise: A dog.

Me: A dog!? What is this dog's name?

Elise: Buster.

For those of you who don't know, Buster is her beloved (and disgusting) stuffed pink dog that she has had since she was born and will probably carry down the aisle with her at her wedding...

It's over

And so we wait for Spring to once again cheer for our beloved White Sox...

Little things that make me happy

-flavored coffee

-my favorite coffee mug

-pepper jack cheese

-my crockpot

-getting to watch the White Sox and Bears on TV

-my Salsa-Red Chevy Equinox

-hanging out with a good friend all afternoon

-good wine

-leftovers for lunch the next day

-things Elise says that make me laugh