On the Cover of Mom & Me

Eliza made the cover of the Hampton roads Mom & Me magazine this month. It was such a surprise! I just happened to see a copy thinking it looked interesting, and upon second glance realized it was Eliza. The photo leads to an article about the Music Together class she has been enrolled in since fall. She has such an amazing time there where she gets to play instruments, learn songs, and interact with other children. We look forward to many more classes!

http://www.musictogetherwithjocelyn.com/

A Trip to the Zoo

We took a trip to the Virginia Zoo this past weekend, and Eliza got so much more out of it this time. She really noticed ALL the animals, and enjoyed waving at each of them. Her favorite animal still seems to be the spider monkeys, who kept dancing right in front of her, with a close second being the BIG kitty kitties (the lions). They will soon be adding some great new exhibits, including an orangutan habitat. One of the employees explained that it will include a big button on the orangutan's side, that when pushed will spray all those watching with water! We had such a great day and look forward to making a trip to the National Zoo very soon.

Celtic Knotwork Tattoo

Two weeks ago, my friend Sarah and I had matching tattoos done our ankles that represent motherhood. We decided to get them for several reasons: We were pregnant at the same time, our children have spent their first year growing and learning together, and Sarah's family, her husband Mica and son Scott, were just days away from being deployed to Turkey for two years. It was such a fun experience, and will be a great reminder of our friendship while apart. We also had an amazing farewell dinner at the Fat Canary with Sarah and Mica that we won't soon forget, and are also honored to have been named Scott's Godparents last month. We love that little boy and miss them all greatly, but are thankful that we can easily stay in touch with ichat.

Jumping Joey's

We found a wonderful indoor place for Eliza to play with other children. It's called Jumping Joey's and is full of inflatable fun. Her favorite activity was going down the slide over and over again, it was hilarious! She is a fearless little one year old.