Playing Catch-up for September

So much has happened during the past two months and I feel completely overwhelmed by how much catch up we need to play regarding Eliza's life. (I really do feel like our blog has just become a diary of Eliza instead of our whole family, so I am going to try to remedy that, however it really is mostly about Eliza.

I have to say that Eliza is such a good baby. She is so wonderful and hardly ever gets cranky. As you will see in the pictures she is a happy baby that loves to explore the world.

September began with Eliza's baby blessing. We had a special get together during the week with family and friends and shared some beautiful moments. The blessing was wonderful and everyone could feel the Spirit there. After the blessing Great-Grandpa Cobia and Papa Smith gave some remarks. There were laughs and smiles and again the Spirit could be felt. Thank you for everyone who came and shared this great moment with us.

Our family

Eliza in her blessing dress

Two days after the blessing Eliza's uncle Jason (aka Woody) married his sweet wife Jill. Again it was a great occasion to be with family. Eliza got to meet her Great-Grandpa Klemetson, Aunt Kathy and her family, and Uncle Rick for the first time. There was no shortage of relatives willing and begging to hold her.

Aunt Brittney holding Eliza. She was a great babysitter while we were in the Temple. Eliza was so good for her.


The whole wedding day wiped Eliza out. She was like this most of the time.

A "real" family photo

The day after Woody and Jill's wedding was Eliza's cousin Melanie's baptism. After the baptism Uncle Jordan and Aunt Rachel hosted the whole family for boating down at Utah Lake. Eliza hung out on the beach with Papa Smith while Ryan and I went out boating.

Eliza in her swimming suit, although there was no swimming.

Ryan and I on the tube (above)
Me surfing, at least trying to (left)
Ryan chillin' (below)

Eliza has continued to grow and develop. She is such a joy and a wonderful addition to our family. We could not have asked for a better baby nor a happier month.

Eliza in her Bumbo

She has turned into a total thumb sucker. You can see she has knocked out her pacifier and replace it with her thumb.

Eliza with her "twin" Adam (left) and her friend Jonas (right). She didn't like being squished too much.

Eliza during bath time.
She was kinda shocked when we first put her down. She really does love bath time though.

Such a Happy girl!