Baby Eliza is one month!

We've made it through the first month. I had help the first three weeks and boy did I sure need it!!She is doing well...she likes to cry a lot in the day but she is sleeping at night. Nobody ever told me how hard it was to take 4 kids anywhere. I think that I am literally going to hibernate this winter.

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Jenn Haws said…

She is so beautiful! I am sending a gift up with Mom when she comes for Thanksgiving. I wish I was coming up too! Love you guys!
Jenn

November 7, 2007 at 10:05 PM

Natallee said…

She is so cute! I have been waiting to see more pictures, and these are beautiful! Does she look like Luke? Well, she is beautiful, that's for sure! Love you

November 9, 2007 at 8:36 AM

Marisa said…

What a precious little face! I can't wait to see her in person. I am having such a hard time with 3, I think if I had 4 I would stay in my house all winter too! I'll call you soon and good luck with the crying, that is so hard!

November 10, 2007 at 10:23 PM

Lizzy said…

Wow! Congratulations. She is so beautiful and I love her name. I think Eliza is one my favorite girl names. So fun to have a little peak at your family that has grown so much since we saw you last.
Did you move? If you get a chance please let me know your new info. Have a Merry Christmas. Love, Lizzy Gatten timlizard@hotmail.com

December 20, 2007 at 12:51 AM

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