Sweet Girl

Let's talk for a second about our sweetest little Elisabeth. I'm just sitting here thinking about how adorable she is and, even though I frequently offer to give her away, how much we love her and what she adds to our little family.
1. This little girl LOVES her brother. (oh if only it were mutual!) Don't get me wrong, Jack is fiercely loyal to his sister. Like a typical brother/sister relationship, NO ONE is allowed to harass his sister...except for him. He can get mad at her, yell at her, push her off the couch, etc. But if anyone else even looks at her sideways, watch out. She just idolizes him and it makes my heart flippity flop to watch her follow and imitate him. He's at his Nana's house for a few days and she has spent the day wandering around the house saying "Jack Jack!" in her cute little Lizzy-talk.
2. She is so clever! She is so very aware of what/who is around her. This little friend knows how to work a room! She is an amazing little helper and it cracks me up to see her put things away, bring us our shoes when it's time to go somewhere and, today, I was getting Christmas cards ready to send (Don't judge) and she was licking the envelopes. Of course, not in the right place and if your Christmas card is a little soggy just know that sweet Lu loves you enough to want to make sure your envelope is good and sealed.
3. She is SO pretty. I am just amazed at how gorgeous she is. Her little face is so delicate and her dark eyes just take my breath away. How in the world did we luck out and get such a beautiful little friend??
4. She is full of JOY. Nothing makes you feel better than to see her run towards you as fast as she can. She loves so big and the person that Elisabeth loves is so lucky because she loves them with every part of her.
5. She ADORES her daddy! Okay, so this has been a challenge at times (i.e. every Sunday when we try to leave her in the Nursery) but, as a mommy, it just thrills me to see her get sooooo excited when she's standing at the window and his truck pulls in the driveway when he gets home from work. She starts squealing and dancing in place and it is just a sight to behold!