We're situated, now here's an update.

The Friday before we moved, we got an unexpected visit from my Dad, Eliza's other Grandfather. She hadn't had the chance to meet him, so we all got together for dinner. Here's a little video.



The following couple of days were a complete blur. We were rushed to get the moving completed and we were extremely short on help. Finally, Eliza wasn't very happy with seeing her stuff in a new location and decided to be extremely fussy for her first couple of days.

We spent the week trying to get the place together in time for Eliza's first birthday party this weekend. In the meantime, we attended Caylor Hicks' first birthday party on Saturday. Eliza really seemed to like being around other kids. I think she needs more baby friends.

So now we're settled and really looking forward to the coming weekend so we can celebrate our big girl's first birthday. I was working on a little tribute video for her first birthday and I couldn't help tearing up. This year has flown. It all goes so fast.

Baseball!

Last night we took Eliza to the Lexington Legends home opener. Once she got over an early crying spell, she seemed to really enjoy herself. A storm moved through right before the game, so the ground was a little damp (and we had lawn seats), but all in all it was a grand time. She gets a little startled when people cheer (see our trip to Keeneland), but hopefully she'll grow out of that with time. Brian taught Eliza about the game while I snapped a couple of pictures. Who am I kidding? The scene of daddy and daughter enjoying and evening at the ballpark almost brought me to tears. They're so adorable together.

Speaking of adorable, check out Brian's new glasses.

One Year

Well, we're back in the 859! We're still working on getting settled in our little temporary living space. We basically have one big room for the two of us and Eliza. She's actually taken rather well to sleeping in her pack n play, but I'm hoping we can get her crib here soon. Brian's old bed had been at my brother's house since we moved to Murray last year. We brought it over yesterday, so it's already feeling a little more like home.

Brian is off at his new job and I'm hoping that goes well for him. Meanwhile, I'm going to be unpacking and finding the optimal furniture arrangement today.

Last night we went to my friends' church to sing Handel's Messiah, which was much harder than I remember. Still, it was lots of fun and good to see people I hadn't seen in a good while.

Today we celebrate our one year anniversary. Can you believe it? This has been quite an eventful first year of marriage, but I hope things settle down soon. All in all, I couldn't be happier with my little family!

A bite taken out of our cake topper.

Dancing to the Family Ties theme at our wedding reception.

Lexington or Bust!

We took the baby back to the motherland this weekend. Cheryl and Aunt Margie were thrilled to be the first to get to keep the baby while Brian and myself went to the opening of The Dame.

Brian enjoying the show


How was The new Dame? Same As It Ever Was


We had a great time and I managed to only call about Eliza three times while we were out.

Saturday we went to Lawrenceburg to visit with Brian's former co-workers Mary and Laura and Laura's son Lance. I forgot to get a picture of Lance, but he has the coolest big blue eyes in the universe. We also saw Mary's amazing and newly renovated pad (you can click the Bud and Mary link on the side of the blog to see it yourself). After that, we went back to Margie's to take a nap and my brother Jimmy showed up unexpectedly. He invited us out to watch some football. We decided to hang at Spuds and watch UK fall just short in their bid to knock out the #2 team in the nation.

Brothers Greg and Jimmy watch the game




Sunday we went to have lunch with my Mom, Lee, Tracy and her family and Susan and Debbie. We had some chili and then headed home.

Susan and Eliza


Eliza with her cousin Scott


Eliza and Grammy


Susan and Brooke


Eliza being a ham (notice Lee's Ninja Turtle shirt)



Now we're home and it's nice to be home, but I'm always homesick when we get back. I'm glad Eliza got to meet the rest of her family and Brian got to see his favorite live band. I'm glad I got to visit home for the weekend. I really needed the escape.

Road trip!

That's right, after five weeks of staying close to home, we're ready to take the Eliza Jane Smith Show out on the road for a limited engagement in Lexington and Louisville.

Tomorrow afternoon, we're leaving for Lexington, where Eliza will get some quality time with Aunt Cheryl on Friday night while Janie and I get to act like adults for a night and visit The Dame to see Same As It Ever Was.

Saturday, we're taking her to Lawrenceburg to meet Mary and Laura and Lance, then it's back to Lexington to see Heather and Sally. We'll probably try to let Savannah, Bransen and Greg meet her too, if they want.

Sunday, we're making the trip to Louisville so Eliza can see Betty, Tracy, David and their kids and Lee before we come home.

This ought to be an interesting weekend.