Christmas in Roanoke

This past weekend we had Christmas in Roanoke. It was the first time Elizabeth g0t to meet her great-grandmother, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She had a wonderful time. The house was quite chaotic, which none of us Akers are used to. Having a 4 year old, 14 month old, 16 month old, and 6 week old all together kept everyone quite busy. Elizabeth did great on the 3 hour car ride and slept the entire way. Here are a few shots from the weekend.

Here we are at Mimi and B.B.'s

Elizabeth's great-grandmother, Nanny, holds her for the first time.

Mimi and B.B. in front of the tree

Dawn, James, Drew, and Parker get their picture taken.

Dan, Sara, and Lila in front of the tree. Lila is smiling and having a great time in this picture.

Here is an attempt to have all the grandchildren with Nanny. As you can see, things didn't go so well.

And a hilarious video of Elizabeth's cousin Parker getting Punk'd by his Grandfather BB.

Christmas Time

It's almost Christmas and Elizabeth had best get used to being all dolled up and having her photo taken. Here are some of our favorites that have been taken over the last couple of days. Elizabeth's MiMi and B.B. both just happened to be visiting for a conference here in Richmond and I know they are happy to get so spend as much time as possible with us....well, with Elizabeth that is.

Some More photos

Little Elizabeth is gaining weight and doing great. At her 1 month appointment last Wednesday, November 26th - she weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces. She has had a couple of nights where she has slept for a 5 hour stretch, which her mommy is very happy about. She is in the 25th percentile for her height and the 10th percentile in weight. She is seeming to be a petite little lady.

Some more photos of her are below:

Elizabeth with her Grandma

"One day, Dad"

With her cousins, Heather, Aiden and Anita

With her B.B.

Her first Teddy

This is the face she makes after she eats

Elizabeth's Expressions Video

We found an opportune moment to capture some of Elizabeth's facial expressions while she was sleeping in her Mommy's arms. Daddy especially enjoys her little squeaks.

Family Photo

Family Photos taken in the front yard

November 17 photos

Snuggling with Mommy

Sleeping with Mommy

Elizabeth getting an impression of her small hand on a Christmas ornament her Aunt CC gave her.

Taking a bubble bath.


Does she have the smallest butt you have ever seen or what?

Elizabeth is calm right after her bath because she just soaked Daddy with her pee!

Pictures from her first 3 weeks

Fresh out of the oven. Elizabeth's first picture.

Elizabeth just after her birth with her Mimi.

The physician that delivered Elizabeth, Dr. Wisgarda.

Mom holding Elizabeth after she's been cleaned up.

Elizabeth's cousin Kristi Tomlinson holding her in the hospital.

Cassie holding Elizabeth in the hospital.

Aunt Joan Akers holding Elizabeth in the hospital.

Going home outfit. I think the shoes are a little too big!

In the car seat with warm cover. I don't think she likes it too much!

Elizabeth sleeping soundly at home.

Elizabeth looking at mom. So you are the voice I've been hearing.

Mom loves to kiss Elizabeth's sweet little toes and feet.

Daddy just can't get enough kisses.

Elizabeth with her aunt Laren.



Mimi holding Elizabeth.

Three generations of women.

Look how small her hand is next to Daddy's.

She is so small!

She sure is strong. She is trying to arch her back while being fed. What a wiggle worm!

Elizabeth likes being swaddled, but does prefer her arms being left out of the blanket, so she can suck her fingers.

The following pictures are from a photo shoot we did today: