One of the greatest parts of having five children is getting to see how all of their little personalities develop. They are all so different in almost every way - and yet they all have so many things in common. Every one of our children loves dancing and singing and music of any kind. I think it is sweet that the three babies begin swaying the instant they hear music - it can be gospel, rap or rock - they just start moving! Peter and Molly are the leaders of the nightly H-W dance parties - they now choose the music and lead the dancing while Bob and I just enjoy! Today Molly surprised us by finding our wedding song so that Bob and I could have a "romantic" dance. After 30 seconds all five kids joined in and Bob and I found ourselves in heaven! I ended up taking lots of pictures of Elizabeth this week so we'll start with her.

Lizzie is our gentle little soul. She just smiles and takes everything in. Everyone knows that she says very little at this point but I am sort of enjoying it right now. If I ask her if she wants a drink she says hmmm - mmm and gives me a wide Lizzie grin. If I ask her for a hug she waddles over and puts her arms around my neck with a squeeze. I noticed the other night in church that Elizabeth smiles almost constantly. An older woman behind us at mass commented about how happy she is even when no one is looking.

This picture is of her dressed up by her big sister - she had things dragging, things over her face and make-up on her cheeks and she was as happy as could be with all of the attention from her sister!
Anyone want to check Molly for Strep throat? Molly was being silly for the babies and I got a nice shot of her wide open mouth! If she did this at the doctor than they wouldn't need to use a tongue depresser!

Molly smiles!

Ellie Bean gets in on the dress up action!

I dressed Lizzie in overalls and a pink turtleneck and I could not take my eyes off of her. Because Lizzie is so quite we often spend time with Annie and Ellie and leave her to her own devices. Until she comes over and gets in our site line and smiles or dances! I love it!

My gorgeous Lizzie smile!

There is something about this picture. I love that long neck and wide face. The rosy cheeks and big blue eyes are icing on the cake. She literally takes my breath away at times. Lizzie is so easy to parent - she eats great, sleeps well, is kind to everyone and is just happy - what is not to love about that?

Lizzie hanging out with Daddy reading the paper sideways!

Annie always has to get in on the action - love that smile!

Annie can not stop singing Christmas songs! I find it adorable!

I'm off to give goodnight kisses and hit the sack early!

GNM - ILY!