Feeling Mellow

Dear Liza,

Daddy and I often talk about where we'd like to live once the choice is up to us. Neither of us has ever been able to come up with a definitive answer. I realized a few months ago, though, that I dream of living in a walkable neighborhood...someplace where we can get to a bookstore, a coffee shop, the library, a delicious restaurant, the farmer's market, and a few fun little stores all on our own two feet. Gramommy and Grandaddy live in such a place and we took full advantage of it during our visit. There were two trips to the taco shop, a delightful stroll to the river, a few shop meanderings, two visits (in one night!) to our favorite restaurant/bar, a visit to Grandaddy's office, and two yummy breakfast dates. You enJOYed dancing to the music during breakfast, pointing out the trucks as they rumbled up and down the street, and woofing at the many dogs we met along the way. The walkable lifestyle definitely fits us!

Love, Mama

Visiting Grammy

Dear Liza,

You were born on Grammy's birthday and that is very special to her. Since Grammy has had a rough couple of months, Daddy and I decided to take this trip so the two of you could spend some time together. You brought her so much JOY. Grammy liked to sit and watch you toddle all over the place, and you had fun spending some time on the couch with her too. She loved your sweet kisses, Liza. Just look at the smile on her face. See how happy you made her!

Love, Mama

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Dear Liza,

You were more than ready for this adventure, popping up out of a sound sleep and excitedly babbling away to me when I came to get you dressed before the sun rose. At the airport you pointed out every jet you saw shouting, "Jet! Jet!" until Daddy and I joked later in the day that we wished we had a dollar for every time you said it. We would be millionaires. Neither of us knew what to expect from you during a whole day of travel and little to no sleep. Both of us were banking on the worst, but you totally proved us wrong. The noise and motion of the prop plane really scared you. You clung to Daddy and sweated through your outfit during the 36 minute ride to the big airport. Much more comfortable on the big jet, though, you played, snacked, peeked at the ladies behind us, and napped (!). Even though you liked to look out at the wing and the clouds, just one peek down at the ground way below us made your eyes grow as big as saucers and you would immediately slam the shade back down. Daddy and I had fun watching you experience all the newness of travel, but we were ever so grateful when those wheels touched down at National. Let the vacation begin!

Love, Mama 

East of Here

We just got back from our first summer vacation since Liza joined our family. Originally we hadn't planned to be so adventurous. Flying across the country through three time zones with a toddler was not our idea of an easy first trip, but life had other plans for us. The trip turned out to be pretty fabulous. Liza was amazing and thoroughly enJOYed the constant attention of adoring family and friends. As we traveled back, Lee asked me if I thought she'd remember any of what she'd just experienced. I doubt it. And so, we'll have to do the remembering for her. 

Stay tuned...

Summer in Shepherdstown

Just Right: A Tale of New Shoes

Now that our girl is walking, it is time for some shoes. Mama went searching for the perfect pair. It turned out to not be such an easy task. The first pair were way too big. The second pair in the same style fit pretty well, but were way too slippery for our new walker.

Mama remembered what her favorite little Roy girls used to wear and tried those next. Way too big again! We decided to keep them, because Liza couldn't bear to part with them, and she'll eventually grow into them (in a few years). Daddy refers to them affectionately as her "moon boots".

Try #4...same style, smaller size. Ladies and Gentleman, we have found the glass slipper. Liza adores her new "yoosh" and would wear them to bed if we let her.

The moral of this tale:

We love Zappos for their fast and free shipping.

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We love our Daddy who will make numerous trips to the post office so Mama and Liza don't have to.

Coming & Going