This baby knows how to work a spoon.


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Eliza didn't want to be fed tonight. She wanted to feed herself, and kept grabbing the spoon from Daddy. He decided to let her have a try at it, and everything went well at first.

But, it got much messier after this video...

Someone loves her Daddy!


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little stair climber


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Eliza can't walk, but she can tackle three flights of stairs with ease. Mommy was there to document her ascent.

Our little Max rider.

We went on a little shopping excursion in downtown Portland the day before leaving, and Eliza loved riding the light rail and street cars. To our surprise, she even knew the proper safety procedures and grabbed the hand loops each time we boarded. She didn't want to let go when we reached each of our stops.

Look at that stocking!


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It's bigger than Eliza.

Best Present Ever!


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Eliza has wheels and she knows how to drive. Watch out!

Getting into the holiday spirit


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After a few days of endless snow and a constantly changing weather system, we decided to chang-up our plans and go to Eugene early. Eliza has been having a swell time with her cousins, and has loved ripping open her many presents.

Over the interstate and through the snow...

To grandmother's house we go. Headed South to see Grandma Cathy and the Springfield kin. It's slow going!
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Look at all these cute girls!


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The Watkins family (about to go inside)


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The weather outside is frightful...


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..but Mommy and Eliza are so delightful.

I'm supposed to walk in this stuff?


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Eliza didn't know what to think of all the snow outside. She was REALLY bundled up, but just wasn't into the cold. You know she's a Southern girl, after all.

Baby, it's cold outside!


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What is this crazy, white stuff?


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Lewis Ladies in the Snow


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Eliza and her "fur cousin" Scout went out early this morning to play in the snow. She wasn't a fan of the chilly cold. But wherever Scout goes, Eliza is eager to follow.

We've arrived in PDX


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And we're ready for the cold. At least we think so...
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One Year Check-up!


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Here' Eliza's new stats:
Weight: 21.5 lbs - 50th %
Height: 31 1/4" - 95th%

She's gonna be a tall girl!
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Getting all bundled up!


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Eliza is gearing up for the cold Oregon weather later this week....and looking quite cute, as well.
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Sunday Night Silly Girl


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It's fun having little conversations with Eliza, now that she can sorta "talk". Although they all tend to be rather silly one-sided affairs.

Eliza wants a new car seat

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Holiday Shopping Fatigue


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Eliza and Santa Claus


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Wouldn't crack a smile


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Eliza liked meeting Santa Claus, but she didn't really show it. Not even so much as a smile, but she did talk to him a little bit. Luckily, Santa is fluent in baby talk. Mommy did her best to try and get E to smile, but it just didn't work.

Eliza is not a Mavericks fan

While in Dallas last weekend, we went to the Maverick's NBA game at Victory Park. Eliza wasn't impressed and she just kinda watched or clapped occasionally. She's a Rockets fan afterall.

Chillin' Last Night in Dallas


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Literally chilling. It was freezing out as Mommy and Eliza enjoyed all the pretty lights near Victory park, but both their warm smiles made our little photo shoot worthwhile.

Playing around in Ikea


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She loves the little girl toys in Ikea Kids.
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The little Birthday Princess


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Today Eliza is wearing her princess outfit from Grandma Cathy, along with her tiara. And what does such a fashionable baby like to do in her free time? Go shopping, of course!

Eliza loves playing with all her new presents, and had been having a great time walking around, pretending to shop with her baby grocery cart.

Ridin' the sugar high


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After making a mess of her cupcake, Eliza just chilled on her throne while enjoying all the attention. Also, she was stalling as long as she could because she knew bath time was sure to follow.

Baby Versus Cupcake (round 2)

Happy Birthday, Eliza!


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Today Baby Eliza officially turns ONE YEAR OLD! After her breakfast, we let her have another crack at one of her birthday cupcakes. To help clean up the mess, she gladly wore her 'birthday suit' for the occasion.

Eliza versus the wrapping paper

Someone Loves Cupcakes!


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For her birthday Eliza got her own set of strawberry cupcakes (with pink vanilla frosting and pink sprinkles). We had a taste-testing session a week ago, so we knew that she liked them. But when it came time for her own cupcake...she DEVOURED it. I kinda felt bad for the cupcake. Poor guy.

Taking a Reading Break


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Eliza loved ripping open the presents, but her momentum kept being interrupted. Whenever she'd unwrap a new book, or come across one she opened a few minutes ago, she'd take a little reading break. She got a lot of cute books for her birthday, so opening the gifts took a while.

Mommy and the Birthday Baby.


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Eliza is turning ONE YEAR OLD this week, so we had a little birthday celebration for her this weekend. Mommy and her got all dressed up for the occasion. Look at those two cuties!

Eliza's Day at the Zoo


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It was "free admission day" at the zoo this past Friday, so we buckled Eliza into her seat and headed straight there. I didn't get any great shots of E with the animals (as they're kept far away in cages), but we did capture this wonderful shot of her out in the wild.