First Tooth, Prom, and General Conference

So, Elsie had her first tooth pop through a couple days ago! Best part of that is that I didn't even know she was teething. Someone suggested it and so I checked and poked my finger on it. She's a trooper, she wasn't more terrible than she always is through the process. :) She definitely doesn't have the Herrick genes when it comes to teeth, she must be like her dad. We attempted to take a picture, I bet you can guess how well that turned out, but here it is anyway (pretend you can see the tooth).

My two beautiful sisters went to Prom with some very special dates. They are both so GORGEOUS I thought I'd show them off. P.S. These dresses were my first attempts at learning how to sew on sleeves. . . not bad right?

General Conference was amazing (as it always is). We spent Saturday at home and Sunday up with our families. I love all the advice that our Prophet gives us and all the other speakers. What a blessing to have continuing revelation today! Besides, it helps me reevaluate life and what I need to be better at. I know that President Thomas S. Monson is the true, living prophet in our day and that he is sent here to lead Heavenly Father's children back to Him. Grammi Tami got Elsie a new toy, that she loves! Here are some pictures of our pride and joy. :)

Elsie and Papa

4 Months

Elsie had her 4 month check up yesterday. Everything went great. . . except for the shots. We had a very unhappy baby all evening. However, when she finally fell asleep last night, she slept 7 hours in a row! That's a record!!!

Length: 25 inches (78%)
Weight: 15 lbs. 15 oz. (92%)
Head Circumference: 40.8 cm (48%)

So, she's a chubby baby. . . and it's so cute! I wouldn't have it any other way! I can't believe how much she is growing!

St. Patrick's Day

So, Elsie and I had to get creative on how to work green into her outfit on Thursday. Green just isn't a color girl babies get much of. . . but we managed. :)

Love these socks! Thanks Grammy Tami! I love St. Patrick's Day, we can all wear as much green as we want and people don't think we are too weird.

Big News

So our big news is that Elsie ROLLED OVER yesterday! She's been trying for weeks, but yesterday she was successful twice! We are so proud of her. :)

A little bit about how life is going for us right now. Mike is in the midst of midterms, which is no fun for any of us. He is always studying or working. . . but I had an epiphany the other day. He will be done with school forever in about a month! He can't see the end of the tunnel yet, but I can! That doesn't mean he will stop studying; because when you have a crazy husband like I do you realize that he actually likes it. He mentioned to me the other day that he can't wait to study things of his own choosing. At least he won't have a deadline when that time finally comes.

As for me, I try to keep the house clean and get some sleep. In the small periods when I have time, I am trying to get some crafting done. . . it's a slow process. I get distracted easily and I go play with Elsie. I can't help it, she's too cute! :) Besides, I don't want to miss anything and Today Will Never Come Again!

Our Little Poser

Elsie had a little photo-shoot this past weekend. Shes a poser just like her dad! These were some of my favorites. . . she's sooooooo cute!

Birthday and Valentine's Day

Mike turned 26 on February 9th! I'm pretty sure he is considered to be old now. :) My cake decorating skills came from the cricuit (I wish I had that good of handwriting with frosting). Elsie doesn't give me a whole lot of free time so this was much faster and it turned out okay, We just peeled the paper off before we ate it.

I love bath time pictures! We decided that because bath time is Elsie's favorite time of day, it's mine too. She dictates what I like now.

These are the beautiful flowers Mike got me for Valentine's Day! I love them! We ate a roast (that I cooked successfully!) for dinner. Mike worked until 8 that night so it was pretty low key. For our romantic movie that night we watched Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs. It's one' of our favorites.. . . anything to keep us laughing! I love you Mike!

Elsie's Blessing Day

Yesterday we blessed out little girl! It was such a wonderful day for everyone. Mike did a beautiful job and it was a very special blessing. We had a ton of family come and support us, thanks to all who came and brought food.

Family Picture
Elsie wore the dress that I wore when I was blessed. It was really special!
Three generations. . . my mom doesn't look old enough to be a grandma.
Aunt Brindee and Elsie.