Well, ladies and gentlemen, it has been almost exactly eight months since we've been on here! Whew, but it's been a busy year! Last time I looked, we put up pics the day Elle stood up in her crib for the very first time....and how time has flown since then! Now she eats by herself ( but not neatly) ,walks, climbs, "talks" and learns more and more daily:-) Hopefully we'll get better at this bloggin thing along with everything else in life.
We are still in Kentucky, Adam's working hard everyday to care for our little family (and does an amazing job of leading us!) I have the privilege and calling of being a "keeper at home" and am living my dream doing that! How many people get to say that?? Especially before they turn 30??!:-)
Well, I had better get going. It's getting late and tomorrow always seems to start early.....

~the Shephards

Finishing Touches

Goofing off!

My sister stayed with Elle several days ago and gave her a bath. Angela is a photographer that LOVES to practice, so here are a few of her cute shots of our cute daughter:-)

Elle's Naptime

Yes, this is what Eliana's naptime looked like today! I know, usually we sleep during naptime, laying down, but she couldn't manage that this time:-) She pulled herself up in the crib for the first time this afternoon. She looks quite pleased with her new feat, if you can get past the tearstained face...hopefully naptime with be more peaceful tomorrow....yes! there is always tomorrow!

Pepper Steak!!!!Yes!!

Eliana has this hilarious thing she does when we put her in the high chair to feed her! I think she just loves to eat:-) Last night was pepper steak and she was thrilled!