Some time at home

Elizabeth was quite interested in how her Dad's day at work went


We tried the Johny Jump Up - Elizabeth is still a bit too small, but she loved it when I helped so that her feet touched the floor.


John and Elizabeth working out together


Who is eating who?

What? Pictures without Elizabeth???

Megan got me hooked on Ree Drummond's blog thepioneerwoman.com
It has fun recipes and photography. She was in St. Louis for her cookbook tour, and I attended her book signing at a church downtown.


Katie and the Pioneer Woman (Ree) at the book signing


Ree doing her Ethel Merman impression

Hospital Stay

Elizabeth was admitted to the hospital on Friday the 13th, because she vomited blood. She has been fine ever since and her illness is still a medical mystery. Thanks everyone for your prayers!

Roll over

Ellie has learned to roll over.

Veteran's Day

Ellie had a really patriotic outfit on Veteran's Day.


Our veteran feeding Ellie.

Mommy's happy baby

Nice weekend

We went on a hike at Cliff Cave State Park.


It overlooks the Mississippi River.


Had to do some yard work. Ellie slept through it.


And continued sleeping... on her favorite nap spot.

Grandma and Grandpa Maurer Visit

Golfy and Meme came down to help with the baby so Katie could go back to work. Elizabeth loved all the attention even though the weather was too nasty for extra park time.


Dad put up two ceiling fans for us. (Ellie tried to help read the directions)

Elizabeth thought sewing was fun.

Saturday the rain finally stopped so we spent some time outside.

We walked around City Garden looking at the art.