Belated Post on Belated Birthday Party

Ladies & Gents: a few photos of Eliza's Big First Birthday Party. (All photos taken by Aunt Jennifer. Copyright Aunt of the Year Productions.)

Yeah, that really is Shasta Cola behind the raisins in the tea cup.

Real men hang out by the barbecue.

Portrait of the artist as a party animal:
One of the many celebrity guests in attendance...

Finally, it was time for this party girl to turn in.

Get Up, Stand Up

Stand up for your right to wear a dapper outfit to the park.

Salute: Aunt Jennifer

Jennifer's aunting skills are tremendous; she really has a way with Eliza. A lot of the photos we post are the product of Jen's keen eye. Like this one:

In contrast, whenever I try to snap a photo of Eliza, it usually turns out, sadly, like this:

Jennifer often kicks with Eliza when she's hanging out at Grandma Aldin's pad. Eliza is particularly beaming when she's spending time with Grandma Aldin & Jennifer:

So, a heartfelt tip of the hat and cheers to you, Aunt Jennifer. Because a good aunt is a great thing to be.

Don't Leave Home Without Your Baby Animals Book

...and your pants.

Josh's First Father's Day = Eliza's First Trip to Disneyland

We kicked the day off with lunch at The Blue Bayou...

Eliza & Minnie were fast friends.

Outside Space Mountain...
Just about to ride The Wildest Ride in the West!
I am a lucky, lucky girl...
Eliza's first foray on Small World - she was riveted throughout the entire ride...
Don't underestimate the joys of a good old-fashioned nap.

Flip-Book

She's been perfecting her Gene Simmons impression these last ten months.

The Fruit Really Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree.

They not only look exactly like each other...they also sleep exactly like each other.

I Can't Quit You, Baby

After swimming a few laps in her pretty-pretty princess pool...

...and logging in some serious swing time at the park...

...it was time for a snack.

The First of Many...

Shortly after, Josh and Eliza would swap expressions upon the introduction of a 99 Cent Store beach ball in the lower Field section.



We.Are.Family.

Vinyasa Eliza

Not a bad cobra pose for a 9-month old.

Beachwood Weekender

Eliza had a blast with Grandma Aldin, Aunt Jennifer, and Uncle Bruce. You guys are the best.











And everyone lived happily ever after....

Junior Staring Contest 2010

Eliza proved stiff competition to her cousin, Joshua. I think they called it a draw.

She's twinkly.

Happy Easter!

She doesn't seem too enthusiastic about her bunny ears, but I couldn't resist.

She's going to be a whiz-kid at Twister.

I Was Hoping She'd Be Bookish

Dang it. Sometimes, it's hard to determine which one is cuter.

Proof!

Eliza has been known to take the occasional nap.

Chicago, Revisited

Olivia & Eliza: a couple of hens getting on like gangbusters in their car seats.

Josh + Deep Dish Pizza = The Beginning of a Meaningful Relationship

Best picture ever.