Tuesday Afternoon

Chillin' to Louis Armstrong while Mama bakes a cake.

Tights

One of the many girly *thrills* I'll get to enjoy in this life...

Really, Mommy... I'm too young for a girdle!

My First Illini Game

Saturday marked a key milestone for Elynor - her first Illini basketball game! For those checking your calendars, thinking the Illini didn't play yesterday, you're technically right. We actually took in a practice and an innersquad scrimmage at Whitney Young High School (yes, we're a little obsessed). It was the perfect event for fans with a 7-week-old. Incredibly casual, we stood on the court next to players and coaches preparing for practice (we were too chicken to ask for a pic with Bruce Weber). Then, from the comfort of the high school bleachers (ahhh... the memories) we enjoyed the scrimmage while feeding Elynor and answering questions about her from other fans. Since they started about 30 minutes late, Elynor & I were tired by half time, so since it was free, we didn't waste a dime when we left early! Who knows, maybe we'll be back in those bleachers in the future watching Elynor play (the Whitney Young women's basketball team is consistently among the state's best)!? We'll no doubt take in many more Illini games together!

A Future Gymnast?

If only girls competed on the rings (though that belly might present some challenges)...
Note: Elynor isn't really intentionally grasping things yet. But if you put something in her hand and close her palm, she'll often hold on with a VERY tight grip!



Thanks to Aunt Becca for the inspirational princess blanket!

Don't Wake a Sleeping Baby

When you carry them up in their carseats...

Okay, so Elynor is clearly in the process of waking up in this picture (very happily, I might add...). But this is after sleeping in her carseat, in her crib, in her dark room, for about an hour. Long enough for Rye & I to catch 1 episode of The Wire (we're getting addicted) on OnDemand.

A Future Engineer?

Tuesday we visited Ryan at work. As you can see, Elynor was quite intrigued by the world of civil engineering. Wow, daddy! Can I design a road someday too?

Hello, Miss Emily! You will be my female engineer inspiration. Girls Rule!

Or maybe I'll just enjoy this beautiful view with mommy...

Fun Times in the Car

Elynor is not a fan of getting strapped into her car seat. And unless she's sound asleep, she's not a fan of a still car. This makes for some *fun* times for her mama, since there is much stopping & going when driving around Chicago. Doesn't she look happy? Too bad I don't have a video clip to give your ears the full experience. Just scream at the top of your lungs and you'll get the picture.