The latest at the Morse house!

As Elaine grows each day, we continue to love and cherish every moment with her. Friday of this week we hosted a shower for Kylee and Nick, who are expecting their first (girl) in January.

 Here are the hostesses with the guest of honor in the middle.  I rediscovered my love for UV blue raspberry and definitely paid the price the next morning - ouch!

Meanwhile, Elaine had a "date night" with Marji and Tony's son, AJ.  He was born the day before Elaine and Marji generously offered to watch her while we were at the shower.  I did get her dressed in one of my favorite outfits - she had to get all dolled up for date night!  Don't worry, they slept in separate rooms.  :)

The next day, I thought I would show you how we eat meals at our house.  We have a new dining room table centerpiece - Elaine in the Bumbo!  She loves being on eye level, being part of the action and inspecting our food.  I also keep her on the counter in the Bumbo while I cook.  She is transfixed watching me make a mess in the kitchen.  Wish I could say the same for dad - he pretty much follows me around with a paper towel.

And here is a video of Eric reading Chicka Chicka Boom Boom to Elaine in her room.  I actually took about 3 videos of her laughing at her bumble bee light next to Eric, but it turns out I wasn't taping the whole time.  Oh well, this one turned out pretty good.  She LOVES having her dad read to her!   Notice how she smiles when he ad libs or goes off script.  Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!