I am SEW good!

I got the urge to be crafty last week so I did some sewing! I made Halloween outfits for Eloise, Connally and Cate! First, I bought the black pants and white t-shirt at Target! Then I added the applique to the t-shirt and ruffles to the cuff. Later, I added a white pom pom border to the hem of the shirt (not pictured.) I thought they turned out pretty cute, and they got lots of compliments at the pumpkin patch on Saturday!

(Pumpkin Patch pictures coming soon!!!)

Saturday is "Eloise Day!"

After being gone all week for work, Patrick wanted to take Eloise out on Saturday. We went back to the park and to Peter Piper Pizza (similar to Chuck E Cheese.)

Eloise had a great time! She loves to wave at people and say "Hi!" and "Bye, bye!" Her other favorite phrase is "Night, night!" But she doesn't always get the timing right on that one. She must think that ALL babies sleep ALL the time, because anytime she sees a baby she says "Night, night!" It makes me laugh!

Smiling in the swing.
Driving the Ice Cream truck at Peter Piper.
Waving at all her new friends.

We're having a girl!

Patrick and I are so glad to be blessed with another little girl! Elaina Rose Surratt is due to arrive January 7th, 2009. We are so excited for Eloise to have a sister that is so close to her own age. (They will be 22 months apart!)

To avoid the complications that I faced with my first pregnancy, I have started taking weekly progesterone shots. Studies show that this greatly reduces the risk of going into pre-term labor. My insurance plan covers a weekly nurse visit and shot. Thankfully, that means Patrick doesn't have to deliver the injection! (I am sure he would be gentle, but it is a painful shot, and it's best delivered by a professional!)

Below is our most recent sonogram picture of our precious Elaina (Or "Lainey" as we fondly refer to her!)

Going to the park!

Eloise was getting grumpy playing at the house today, so I decided to take her to the nearby park. She had a great time, and got really brave. She likes to go down the tall slides!

Before the park (She didn't really want her picture taken!)
When we first got there she had to "take it all in" before she was ready to play.
She likes to go through the tunnels.
At the top of the slide!
Whoosh!! Speeding toward the bottom!

Cousins!

We recently went down to visit the family in Houston! We went for my sisters baby shower (we are finally adding a boy to the group!) Eloise had a great time playing and laughing with her cousins. We can't wait to go back!

Eloise and Connally giggling!
The three cousins Connally, Cate, and Eloise.

(We can't wait to meet Travis!)

The Wiggles Play Center!

On Labor Day Patrick, Eloise and I went to the Wiggles Play Center! Eloise LOVES The WIggles! She had fun dancing, playing, and watching the wiggles!

Dancing to the Wiggles video

Throwing a HUGE ball!
Cruising in a pedal car.

Hairbows!

Eloise has started letting me do her hair! She still has very little to work with, so I have to do the best I can with what I've got! Her are some pictures with her wearing her new bows. I, personally, think she looks adorable with her new "whale spout" ponytail!