I am a proud Baylor grad who knows all the lyrics to both the fight song and the alma mater. I've known that Baylor's alma mater, That Good Ol' Baylor Line, was based on the song That Good Ol' Summertime, but I had never actually heard the song until today.
I got home from getting my hairs cut and flipped on the television. Turner Classic Movies was showing a Judy Garland movie called That Good Ol' Summertime, so in the interest of hearing the song that inspired the Baylor alma mater, I watched it.
And I was surprised!
Did you know that this particular Judy Garland movie was the original movie inspiration for the Meg Ryan/Tom Hanks romance You've Got Mail? Neither did I. Just goes to show that what's old is new. Like Elsie's name. :)
Two days until we leave for Texas. Cheers.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Some pictures (and a video) to share!
I promised I would try taking more pictures, so let me start with this one, Elsie's first doctor's visit. (And this is before she received the HepB shot!)
She did, however, like the sound of the paper wrinkling under her. That was before this picture was taken though. By this time, the doctor, Sara, had been poking around in her belly button with silver nitrate, and Elsie was beside herself. Sweet baby. Hah.
Next, we have a couple more bouncy chair pictures. She was awake this time, and I was trying to get her to smile at me (even if it was just gas). Her smile melts my heart, but it's so fleeting right now, and followed by spit-up, that I can't get it on film in all its glory! These were taken yesterday:
And today, the Beavers came up from Mobile and brought the boat to a state park nearby, so we went out on the water. We sunscreened the baby up, put her in a life jacket (which was the only way I was going to agree to take her out). There are pictures of her on the boat, but they're on the in-laws' camera. Here she is in her stylish life jacket, which she spent most of the time chewing on/licking while exploring the texture.
After we got out of the boat, several in our party decided that they were going to go into the water. I stayed on dry land because I honestly don't like going into water where I can't see my feet even in the shallow end. So, Eli took my baby with him. Elsie liked the water. You probably already know this, but I was amazed at just how much liquid that diaper could hold!
And, I've figured out how to upload videos, so look out! Look at her kicking her little feetsies! [There's no sound since this wasn't taken with a video camera.]
Elsie in the water
Originally uploaded by Beaver Family
When we got home, we gave her her first tub bath. If you'll notice, even though we put sunscreen on her and kept her in shade except for that short time in the water, she got a sunburn! I feel like the worst parent in the world! I called the nurse at the pediatrician's office, and she said, "Tell Daddy not to take her into the lake anymore! She doesn't have an immune system!" Lesson learned.
My poor baby! We also used shampoo today. The head-to-toe stuff just wasn't cutting it for all that hair! You can see how that went over.
Okay, those are my pictures. Please don't turn me in for abusing my child! :( It looks worse on film? Live and learn.
Cheers!
She did, however, like the sound of the paper wrinkling under her. That was before this picture was taken though. By this time, the doctor, Sara, had been poking around in her belly button with silver nitrate, and Elsie was beside herself. Sweet baby. Hah.
Next, we have a couple more bouncy chair pictures. She was awake this time, and I was trying to get her to smile at me (even if it was just gas). Her smile melts my heart, but it's so fleeting right now, and followed by spit-up, that I can't get it on film in all its glory! These were taken yesterday:
And today, the Beavers came up from Mobile and brought the boat to a state park nearby, so we went out on the water. We sunscreened the baby up, put her in a life jacket (which was the only way I was going to agree to take her out). There are pictures of her on the boat, but they're on the in-laws' camera. Here she is in her stylish life jacket, which she spent most of the time chewing on/licking while exploring the texture.
After we got out of the boat, several in our party decided that they were going to go into the water. I stayed on dry land because I honestly don't like going into water where I can't see my feet even in the shallow end. So, Eli took my baby with him. Elsie liked the water. You probably already know this, but I was amazed at just how much liquid that diaper could hold!
And, I've figured out how to upload videos, so look out! Look at her kicking her little feetsies! [There's no sound since this wasn't taken with a video camera.]
Elsie in the water
Originally uploaded by Beaver Family
When we got home, we gave her her first tub bath. If you'll notice, even though we put sunscreen on her and kept her in shade except for that short time in the water, she got a sunburn! I feel like the worst parent in the world! I called the nurse at the pediatrician's office, and she said, "Tell Daddy not to take her into the lake anymore! She doesn't have an immune system!" Lesson learned.
My poor baby! We also used shampoo today. The head-to-toe stuff just wasn't cutting it for all that hair! You can see how that went over.
Okay, those are my pictures. Please don't turn me in for abusing my child! :( It looks worse on film? Live and learn.
Cheers!
Thursday, June 25, 2009
7 Weeks
Seven weeks old. She's traveled to two states. She's been to court. She's been poked in the eye by a drooly 6-month-old at play group. She's befriended some felines, and made enemies of others (haha). She's pooped on both her parents. She's on a roll.
Elsie is going with me tomorrow to a teacher's conference that is related to the writing project in which I participated last summer and also to the trip to San Antonio I took in October. We'll see how that goes. There will be at least one other baby there, so I'm not worried about the appropriateness of bringing an infant to a "professional" meeting. I just don't know what will happen or what to expect, especially when you add a baby to the equation.
So, someone that reads my blog mentioned participating in the Great Date Experiment with their church? Who was that? If it was you, can you send me a link to the post? I feel like it was someone in TX -- Mrs. C or Misty, but I couldn't find evidence of it in their blogs...
Tomorrow is Friday. Hooray!
Cheers.
Elsie is going with me tomorrow to a teacher's conference that is related to the writing project in which I participated last summer and also to the trip to San Antonio I took in October. We'll see how that goes. There will be at least one other baby there, so I'm not worried about the appropriateness of bringing an infant to a "professional" meeting. I just don't know what will happen or what to expect, especially when you add a baby to the equation.
So, someone that reads my blog mentioned participating in the Great Date Experiment with their church? Who was that? If it was you, can you send me a link to the post? I feel like it was someone in TX -- Mrs. C or Misty, but I couldn't find evidence of it in their blogs...
Tomorrow is Friday. Hooray!
Cheers.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Old friends, good times
Yesterday Elsie and I went to visit JT in Atlanta. I hadn't seen JT in a few years--six or seven maybe? I can't believe time passes so quickly! Elsie was so good. How blessed am I? JT and I talked and caught up on years passed, and spent a lot of time with shop talk, mommy style. We had lunch with her hubby and also were able to get some things done, settling her in her new home. I don't feel like I was as helpful as I could have been, but if I provided a little motivation, then I feel my purpose in traveling was fulfilled. :) Oh, and she made these amazing oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that I kept eating. On top of that, she sent some cookies with me, and I'm proud to say that they survived the trip. I had some to share with Eli when I got home.
Today, Elsie and I are staying at home. We just put clothes on. I have some laundry to do as today is the first time I have been pooped on. I have previously gotten poop on me, but this time, while I was nursing, it got deposited directly on my person upon its arrival (via the top back of the diaper), running all over me, my shorts, and yes, Eli's side of the bed (Hi, Honey!). The fun side of motherhood this is, I'm sure. Haha.
Today, Elsie and I are staying at home. We just put clothes on. I have some laundry to do as today is the first time I have been pooped on. I have previously gotten poop on me, but this time, while I was nursing, it got deposited directly on my person upon its arrival (via the top back of the diaper), running all over me, my shorts, and yes, Eli's side of the bed (Hi, Honey!). The fun side of motherhood this is, I'm sure. Haha.
Monday, June 22, 2009
B.A.
After church in Mobile last Sunday, we went to Mellow Mushroom with my in-laws and the Sunday school class that they lead. I'm sitting there just looking around and I see a seemingly familiar face. I stare until the guy looks back at me and then it clicks, and I ask Eli, "Is that BA over there?"
After I graduated and after Eli had been dating for a while, he was telling a story about going on choir tour in high school, the shenanigans the boys would pull in the hotels, and he mentioned a guy named BA. I told him that that was funny because when I was in college I also knew someone everyone called BA. Upon further probing, it turned out that it was the same BA. And there he was, sitting in a booth at Mellow Mushroom in Mobile. I hadn't seen him in at least 9 years. Small world.
In fact, BA lived across the street from us when I lived in #17 with JT, and tomorrow I'm going to see JT in Atlanta. Woohoo!
After I graduated and after Eli had been dating for a while, he was telling a story about going on choir tour in high school, the shenanigans the boys would pull in the hotels, and he mentioned a guy named BA. I told him that that was funny because when I was in college I also knew someone everyone called BA. Upon further probing, it turned out that it was the same BA. And there he was, sitting in a booth at Mellow Mushroom in Mobile. I hadn't seen him in at least 9 years. Small world.
In fact, BA lived across the street from us when I lived in #17 with JT, and tomorrow I'm going to see JT in Atlanta. Woohoo!
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