Elsie's First Haircut

I got my first haircut on October 1, 2010. I had fun sitting up in the big chair. I even got to pick out the cape. The lady said that I did such a nice job and now I get to use big people shampoo to help my hair grow better and healthier. My mom saved a snip to put in my baby book. I can't wait to go back and visit those silly ladies.

BNSF Shop Trip

My Pappy works for the BNSF Railroad and he got an invitation to go to the open house at the Topeka Shop. The shop is where they overhaul the engines and get them back out to work. The Topeka Shop is the only place in the USA that the BNSF has to do the major overhauls of engines. It was really cool!!


Here I am in the engineers seat. I didn't get to blow the horn but it was still awesome!!

This is a shot of the inside of the shop. It's 900 feet long!!! They can overhaul a train engine in 24 hours and get it back out on the rails.

My Pappy and I inside the Passenger Car named Topeka. It's a business car that some of the executives get to ride in.

This is the actual engine that goes inside a train engine.

KC T-Bones Game

Over the Labor Day weekend we traveled to Pappy and Bamma's house. We went to a KC T-Bones game with some of our friends.


Here I am enjoying the playground. I loved the swings, climbing the ladder, and going down the slide.


This is Sizzle the team mascot. I called him Scissors for a little while until I figured out how to say Sizzle.

My dad and I enjoying the game. I clap and say "Yeah Baseball!" when something good happens.

This is My dad, Sizzle, me, and the baseball that I caught. Well I didn't actually catch it my mom held me up and my dad caught the ball. I'm only two I can't catch a baseball yet!

Summer Vacation 2010

My family traveled to Arkansas for vacation this summer. We did many things on our trip and here are some pictures to show what we were up to down there.

Enjoying my cheetos at a Naturals ballgame in Springdale. I also got to run the bases after the game with my dad. I had a great time!

We visited the capital building in Little Rock on our way through. I sat down with my dad to enjoy a snack after our tour was over. Then we headed back outside to look at the large doors. There sure was alot of steps to climb to get to them but I didn't mind since I like to climb.

While in Hot Springs we visited one of the bath houses that the National Park Service keeps up as a museum. I loved playing in the dressing room area because I could hide behind the doors.

The water sure was hot. I only touched it 2 short times. I also got to feed some goats and deer while we were there.

We also went to a Travelers game in Little Rock with my Great Uncle Randy and Cousin Travis. It was very humid but we enjoyed it just the same.

This was one of my favorite things about vacation this year. I got to dig for diamonds at Crater of Diamonds State Park. I had some much fun digging in the dirt. This was a place where I was allowed to play in the dirt and even the mud. We didn't find any diamonds but it was fun. We took a dip in their water park afterwards to cool off. I loved going down the side and splashing into the water.

Trip to Gage Park with Bamma

Bamma and my mom took me to Gage Park on a recent visit to their house. I got to ride the train and the carousel there. I really enjoyed going through the tunnel on the train ride and have talked about tunnels ever since.

4th of July

My family traveled to the Ansley house for the 4th of July weekend. I got to spend some time playing with my cousin Evan and his parents. We also saw the rest of my mom's family over at my Uncle Eric's house. I sure enjoyed playing with all my cousins. Here are a few pictures from the weekend.

New Scooter

I got a scooter for my birthday from my Uncle Eric's family. I am trying to figure it all out. I don't even mind wearing my helmet while riding.

Elsie is 2!

Here are some pictures from my second birthday. My Mom made the cake. I got a pair of shoes just like the one on my cake.



My new vacuum is really fun! I can even vacuum in my new high heels.

May Activities

Shoes! Shoes! Shoes! I love shoes! Especially my moms. Look what I found in a recent trip into her closet. I love the loud noises that they make on the floor.

On a recent trip to Grandma and Grandpa's I got to play with my cousin Evan. We were putting balls in our shirts. My cousin was being very helpful!

Helping Dad with home improvement projects. Must wear eye protection.

We made a trip to a Royals game with some friends in town. I rode the carousel with my dad.

Easter Egg Hunt

Looking for eggs.

Stepping over a small obstacle. I didn't even fall. I had to get the egg I saw before one of my cousins did.

Me with my cousins. Neal is holding the egg. Evan is clapping. Andrew is just smiling. We all sure found alot of eggs that Grandma had gotten ready for us. We had a blast running around the yard and finding the eggs.

Funny Glasses

These glasses are suppose to be for my Mrs. Potato Head but I like wearing them both at the same time! I can see better that way!!

New Bike

I have been able to ride the "bike" that my Grandma and Pappy gave me for Christmas. I ride it on the driveway and sidewalk. Still can't quite reach those pedal things but maybe soon.

BNSF Railroad

My uncle Eric gave me this shirt for Christmas. He and my Pappy both work for this railroad. Choo!! Choo!!!

Christmas Time

Here are a few snapshots from my 2nd Christmas.

These Royals duds were from the Ohrenberg's in Georgia. I love to play dress up with them. Maybe I will need the hat if I go to a Royals game this spring.

Feeding my new baby doll her bottle. She makes noise. Thanks Grandma and Pappy!



My parents gave me my very own kitchen to cook in. Now I can cook all by myself. Eat your heart out Rachel Raye.