Missing Daddy!

Matt is working in Oklahoma this week. He left on Sunday and will be back on Friday. We really miss him. The week sure drags on when he is not here. Lily and I have been able to talk with him on Skype a couple nights. Lily is getting really good at having a small conversation. We don't always know what she is saying, but she does! ha ha

Kisses!

I love hearing Lily's giggles! I hope you enjoy this Matt!

PEACE OUT! I LOVE YOU!

A Bunch of Stuff that I am catching up on

Chris and Tara's wedding~

Lily and I waiting for the wedding to begin. We were there just in time.

The best lookin' groomsman!!

My two favorite people!

Lily and Landon always enjoy getting together.

Aunt Emily and Lily dancing

Aunt Jessica and Lily dancing

Lily is enjoying a dollar dance with Chris.

Great Grandma Darla.

Lily and Nate. Nate is Matt's cousin that lives in California. They sure look related, don't they? So cute!

Lily had a great time playing with Abby Wondercheck.

Grandpa Mark with the kiddos.

Sydney's Birthday party!~

Aunt Gigi reading with the girls.

Delanie was being a good helper and put Lily in the swing. :) ha ha

The Elsbury's got Syd some dress up accessories. She absolutely loved them!

Picking up Pipe~

Lily and Papa pulling the pipe.

"TRACTOR!" is what Lily says everytime she sees this picture. I am glad we live close enough that Lily can experience the Farm!

Husker game with the Elsburys!~

Lily wanted to see pictures on the camera, so she gave kisses and hugs to everyone then came to look at her picture. It was cute!

Aunt Emily

Aunt Chantele is back from Chicago for a week or so. It was nice to see her.

They are checking out the blog. They have not seen it before.

Hmmm, Lily is not too into taking a picture. Sorry Lily, we are going to have many of these during our lifetime!

Mario Kart!

One year

One year ago, today, Mullen John left to join the angels. This year has been hard for all that love him. It was full of difficult 'firsts' that made us all miss Mullen tremendously. I pray often that Mullen is okay and that he knows I love him. I have pictures of Mullen on my computer that I like to look at frequently. It is still hard to believe that I won't get to see him play with his brothers, with Lily, play football, and graduate. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with my brother and his family. I love you!

Mullen and Lily Jo at the Children's Hospital in Denver.
(April 2008)

These next two pictures were taken by Maura H. at Island Oasis. He loved playing with Lily.

Happy Birthday Sydney!!!!

Happy Birthday Sydney Lynn!!!!

Sydney turned 2 yesterday!!!! Yay!!!

We had a wonderful time celebrating her birthday with her on Saturday. I have pictures to put on here of the day. My computer is not always wanting to stay connected to the internet, so it may take awhile. Sydney loved the gift Lily and us got her. She wore her high heels and jewelry all around the house.

Us!

It has been awhile since I have written about the Elsbury happenings, so here it goes.

Lily: She is as cute as ever. Lily is strong willed but still easily manipulated. :) Good thing for mommy and daddy. We are attempting potty training with her, but we are not as strict yet and its just hit and miss. Heather is doing it at daycare with her too, so I hope she is starting to get the idea. I can't believe she is talking so much. Lily and I were leaving a store the other day and she said (with out any prompting) "Mommy car.....where are you?" Isn't that so cute?! Bed time is the best when she tells both of us "I love you. Night night." Then, after we lay her down, she yells "Night night Daddy, night night Mommy." It is so hard to believe birthday #2 is just around the corner. Right now I am trying to figure out what she will be for Halloween. I told my 1st graders to think about it and let me know. One told me today that she should be a clown because him and his mom talked about it. Ha ha.

Matt: Matt has been busy with work, the jeep, and getting anxious for the hunting season. We went jeepin not too long ago and had a good time. Matt is definitely hooked. He will go Elk hunting mid-October. Matt has traveled some to other jobs, but we have been lucky to have him home!

Abby: School has now been in session for 21 days. Yes, I know that is exact, but since I teach 1st grade, we are constantly counting. :) My 18 kids are great kiddos. I am having fun with them. It is so interesting how each year can be completely different from another. Two weekends ago, I went to the Husker game with my Dad, Eliza, and Virgie. We had fun! I am loving my new haircut. It has been easy to do, but hard to get used to. Other than school, I am not too interesting.

This weekend we are going to Lincoln for Chris and Tara's wedding. Matt is a groomsman. Then, on Saturday we are going to Omaha for Sydney's 2nd birthday. I am sure we will also watch a little Husker football. Hopefully we will get to relax and get things done around home on Sunday.

Here are some pics to capture some of the September days!

We played with the Ferzely's!

Two peas in a pod

airin' down

I was a little nervous here, so I jumped into the driver's seat. No, I am not the one that drove the jeep into a hole.

We were following another jeep through the channel.

Getting dark.

Lily's car from Gma and Gpa.

Our two girls!

I love feet pictures.

Go Huskers!! Aren't our matching jerseys sweet!

Lily and Adysen enjoying the game! (which is playing behind them, but the crackers are much better)

They are going to be such good friends!

Faith was doing some homework at our house one night! Lily loved to read with them.

Put 'em up!

My Hair is Gone!!!!

My hair was in line with the bottom of my ears when we first found out we were pregnant with Lily. I have been letting my hair grow ever since. So, I was tired of always putting it in a pony tail (being lazy) that I decided to cut it. I didn't realize I was going to cut it this short, but I like it. It is so light now!




I was able to give my hair to Locks for Love! I didn't think it was long enough, but Emily said it was, so there ya go! Its weird to see your hair like that, but I hope someone enjoys it.

Ta Da!

Now I just wish she could come to my house every morning and style it for me. :)

Happy Birthday Chantele!

Happy 21st Birthday Chantele!

The big 21st birthday was yesterday 9-9-09. We hope you had a wonderful birthday. We are excited to come to Chicago sometime to take you out for a drink!

Love you and miss you,

Matt, Abby, and fgjkhrydqa vbbbv (Lily)