SLEEPING BEAUTY

Eliza Everlee 9/6/11

ROCKWOOD TUBERCULOSIS SANITARIUM - HOME SWEET HOME

Many of you know that we moved into our dream home back in April.  Pretty much since day one we've been inundated with contractors working on Phase 1 of our renovations.  We are nearing completion of this stage and can't wait to post before and after pictures (soon!).  Many of the contractors (painters, plumbers, electricians, etc) grew up in the area and were familiar with our house through it's previous owners.  We've been told about the horse farm and the acres and acres of land that used to be part of the property.  Most of the land was sold over the years leaving us with three acres.  We also had heard stories or what we thought may have been rumors about the sanitarium.  Well, Jason did some digging and the rumors are true.  Our home was the main house for the Rockwood Tuberculosis Sanitarium (1907-1913).  

Here's a link to a brief history: Rockwood Tuberculosis Sanitarium

We also found some interesting text from the Indiana Medical Journal

We hope to visit the Hendricks County Historical Society to learn more about our home's history.  We'll keep you posted on what we find!

TWO MONTH UPDATE - AT 11 WEEKS

We are a little late in posting Eliza's two month update only because we've been having so much fun watching her grow!  Today she is 11 weeks old and is as adorable as can be.  At nine weeks she had her first set of vaccinations, which she took like a champ!  Here are some new and old stats. 

June 17, 2011(birth)

Weight: 7 pounds, 15 ounces

Height: 19.25 inches

July 21, 2011

Weight: 11 pounds

Height: 22.75 inches

August 19, 2011

Weight: 13 pounds, 4 ounces

Height: 23.5 inches

She's talking up a storm these days (albeit indecipherable) and we are on pins and needles just waiting for that first big chuckle.  She's been chewing on her hands for some time now (still has no interest in a pacifier) and is kicking her chubby little legs all day long.  Eliza is a pretty good traveler and recently made the trip with us to Rensselaer for my family reunion.  She's also been to Starbucks a couple times to visit with Auntie Lori, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Target (of course!) and even to a couple of farmer's markets to name just a few of her jaunts out of the house.  Mommy had her first trip away from home without Eliza, thanks to Aunt Megan, for an hour a couple of weeks ago.  Eliza did just fine but I still need to work on my separation anxiety.  I coped by buying an antique settee.   Maybe next time I will just go get a massage instead of visiting the local antique stores.   

Eliza loves to be read to and will even read along to some of the books she knows by heart.  Again, it is 100% gibberish but she jabbers when I read and stops when I turn the page.  I will be a happy mommy the day she reads her first book to me.  And although she slept through her first visit to the library I have a feeling it will become one of our favorite places. 

We couldn't be more thankful for a happy, healthy baby and all of our family and friends who just adore her.  She is loved and we are blessed.  

Eliza enjoying a nap with one of her many four-legged companions, Otter Cat.

WHAT'S YOURS IS MINE

This is Eliza's of course, but don't tell Daisy that.  Considering she's deaf these days she wouldn't hear you anyway :)

 

 

 

HAPPY BABY - PART 2

 

 

A TINY GIGGLE

Don't mind the fool behind the camera but enjoy the tiny giggle and fabulous smile about 6 seconds in. 

TWO MONTHS - TIME IS FLYING BY

Sweet Eliza Everlee turned 8 weeks old this past Friday (August 12) and she's growing fast!  She is smiling and cooing all the time and like all babies is mesmerized by her hands!  She took special notice of her feet this morning but so far her hands are still her primary delight.  Eliza has her 2 month check up this Friday so we'll have some stats to share later this week.  My money is on a 4 lb weight gain!

The beautiful quilt was a gift from our favorite quilt-maker and extra special person, Bev.  It has already become a family treasure.  
Thank you!