Past Few Months

So much has happened the last few months I don't know where to start. Let's just say Elsie and I did a lot of traveling visiting family. The biggest news is that we have moved. We now live in Green Valley, AZ. It is located about 15 minutes south of Tucson. We live on the north side of Green Valley which borders Sahuarita so a lot of our activities take place there. We are renting now while trying to find a home to buy. We are learning lots and are having fun in the process. It's nice that we have time to get to know the area while we look for a house. No rush. Allen has a new job that he really enjoys. He says it's the most exhausting job he has ever had, but the most fun he has ever had. I have about 3 1/2 weeks left until our little girl is due. Most of my time is spent unpacking and getting everything in order to prepare for her arrival. We really like the area and the ward is fantastic!

Here are some pictures of the last few months that are not in any order whatsoever. That would take too much time to organize. Enjoy!

Elsie dressed up as a Lady Bug for Halloween.

You can't see Allen and I very well but you can see what is called the "Doll House" in the Carlsbad Caverns. As soon as I saw it, it made me think of Elsie. It is so neat to see Heavenly Father's creations below the surface of the Earth.

You can't see the E very well but it says "Elsie Lane."

It was so much fun attending Time Out for Women with my sister and Mom. Perhaps next year all of the sisters might be able to get together with Mom:)

I was able to see my former roommate from NAU perform on her violin up in Show Low. It was a treat to see another friend from college as well.The home in which I was born no longer exists, but we were able to see the area and take a picture of the street name in Hobbs, NM.
As I have been trying to teach Elsie that she will be a big sister soon, she has come to enjoy giving baby sister a kiss every now and then. I love those tender moments.
Elsie's most favorite part about playing the water is drinking the water.

Having fun playing in the water.

Elsie with her cousin Golden playing in the neighbors rock pile.

This is the look Elsie gives me when I have caught her with rocks in her mouth and she knows better.

Having fun in Cedar City with family. I was loving the beautiful weather up in Utah in September while others in Gilbert, AZ were roasting:)

Allen and Elsie having fun at the park.
Elsie on Allen's shoulders because she had had enough of the Alien Museum.

All of us trying to fit into a picture at the Alien Museum in Roswell, NM.

Trying to take a picture of the 3 of us. Every August my friend Claudia visits from Italy. It is so fun to visit with her each year, even if it is only for a few hours.

These were the stickers I used to label the boxes for the move and Elsie wanted to play with them as well. Not only did she get some from me, but if that was not enough, she simply just took them from the boxes. She is so good at undoing what you are trying to do. I am so thankful for family and friends who helped watch Elsie while I packed.