Great Grandma Darla's birthday and the New House!

On Friday, the 20th, we left for O'Neill. When we got to Grandpa and Grandma's they were very anxious to see us. Lily was shy for the first hour, but then warmed up and started showing off. Mark, Jackie, and Emily were ready to play with her for the weekend.

In the morning, we relaxed and got ready to head to Atkinson for Great Grandma Darla's 80th birthday. It was nice to see Matt's family. We hadn't seen a lot of them since last Christmas. All the cousins have definitely done their part in expanding the Elsbury family. See all of the great grandkids below.


I think this is most of them. Getting the picture was a feat. I think the youngest is 9 months and the oldest is 7. Cute picture!

Darla's birthday was at the community center, so there was a huge room that no one was using. The kids loved running around in their where ever they wanted. Lily had a great time. Darla had a great turn out. She looks good and was happy to see everyone.



Here is Lily comforting Landon in the suburban. We got to see how much of a caring soul she is. It was adorable. She was saying "dare, dare." Like "there there Landon, its okay."

Papa Mark laying on the floor with the kids.



Aunt Emily, Lily, and Shadow. By the end of the weekend, Lily had warmed up to Shadow. She would sign "dog" and lean forward to pet her.

Land and Lily playing in the sun room. They are going to love all this room to run and play. So will us parents! ha ha.

Grandma Jackie and Lily posing for a picture while Daddy and Papa were shooting Daddy's new guns. Daddy was excited to get a couple of his Grandpa Ray's guns and had to try them out.

The kitchen.

A short look around the house.

Aunt Emily and Lily playing in the kitchen and laundry room.

They just got their carpet in this week and the kitchen counter was finished. So, the house is pretty much ready to be moved into. It looks great! They are going to enjoy it so much. All of the rooms are painted in neat colors. Emily's is bright red with the closet wall and closet a yellow color. Maybe we will be at the new house for Easter! :)

We then took Landon home on Sunday with us. We had a good weekend up in O'Neill. Back to the work week. Matt went on Monday morning to Wyoming. He finally came back on Thursday. Lily and I were bored with out him. Especially when mommy falls asleep on the couch at 9:00. Lily had her 15 month check up on Tuesday. She is 32 inches tall and weighs 26 pounds. Dr. Steinke was glad to see Lily talking, signing, and walking. She said we have a healthy little girl!!!!