Santa - Part Deux

I'm so excited... is Santa here?


OMG! He is.. he is!


Remember me? I've been super good, may I have a pony?


I think I'm getting a pony!

XO Elliot Starling

A place of my own to sit... ah, the simple things.

A few weeks ago my Dad noticed that I had started to looking around for a seat my own size. I was sitting on the steps, empty boxes, a planter at Amy's (which I kept falling into) and basically anything I could find to rest my tush on and swing my legs. Mama made me a temporary "couch" out of her yoga bolster, but in the mean time the search was on for a chair. I found a perfect one at Pottery Barn Kid's, it was a perfect fit. What I did not know, was what my crafty (and budget-minded) Mama was thinking, "Eighty bucks for a baby chair? You've got to be kidding me?! I can do that." So while I've been sleeping she cobbled together some fabric she had and here we go. It's still not quite finished but she was too excited to show me, so here it is. :-)

Good Times!

Yesterday for Halloween we all went to the Farmer's Market. There were so many kids and Jen took me and my sister-in-law Jaffe for a walk about. Here we are trying to throw some moves to the BeeGees, but easily distracted by candy :-). We had a great time, here are a few pics as well.

"Let the wild rumpus start!"

I'm having so much fun with my first real costume! I've already been to my first party and it was a blast. Then, just for fun, Mama let me wear my costume today and Aunt Amy took these pictures... she's a pro. I can't wait for Halloween!
Roooooaaaaarrrr! XO Elliot "Wild Thing" Starling

My Birthday from Beach to Bathtub

I had a GREAT first birthday, thanks to everyone for their love and wishes! I love you all.

XOXO ~ Elliot Starling Murphy

Kisses and Winks... or blinks

Here I am having breakfast with Mama and Dad. I like bananas a lot so my Dad has to slip the oatmeal in there sometimes... he's pretty smooth about it so I don't mind... and besides that I like oatmeal too. I've also discovered the magic of kisses and winks and even know the right time to use them... like right after I've done something I'm not really suppose too. :-)

4 days 'til my B-DAY!

E & B - fun at the park

This is me and Bailey playing at the park a while back. He's been in Canada with my mother- and sister-in law. But they are back now and I can't wait to see them!

Five and counting...

Looks like I'll be able to eat corn on the cob soon!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxox ESM

OOooo ooo ooo OO Ooo!

Mama says I'm her little chimp, (I'm sure she means it in the most positive way) so to illustrate just what I would look like (if I were a chimp) I've been making a chimp face for her for the past few days. I also make chimp noises, which seems to make her happy. She said she always wanted a chimp... so I'm happy to play chimp for a little while... but only a little while ;-).

Enjoying the days of summer! ESM

I'm driving!

O.k. well maybe I'm not driving yet but I do have the keys! Back in April (1st) I said was walking but that was just an April Fool's joke. Now I am walking... well at least taking a few steps every day. I took my first official steps about a week before my 10 month b-day... 4 steps to Daddy to be exact. So, cousin Ashley if you are reading this, remember... time flies!

OXOX E. Starling Murphy

Little Swimmer!

Nice day lounging at the pool... I could get used to this.

Uku-Elliot and Daddy

Rock on! Ellio Star xoxo

Baby's got new shoes... errr flip flops

Thanks Auntie Lynne and Gami I liked opening my packages!

OX ESM

Happy Birthday!

Before I came along my cousin Amanda was the 'baby' of the grandkids, but now I'm here and she's 16 years old... today... I'm the baby! I don't think she minds because now she can drive out here and visit us. Happy Sweet 16 cousin! OXOX

It's my birthday... 9 months today. I went to the doc this week and I weigh 16 lbs. 5 oz. and am 27.5 inches tall. I say "tall" instead of "long" because I can stand so well. In this video you can see my standing/clapping ability that I honed in KY/TN on my recent trip. I also can imitate the motor boats I saw on the lake in TN. Mama says I'm a good traveler. Loved seeing all the family in KY/TN hopefully will post some video soon from our trip as well.

XO ESM

Leavin' on a jet plane...

...Tennessee and Kentucky here I come!

Playing with Daddy and Mama comes home...

Dad and I were playing with all the things in my toy box. I was having a great time standing and even trying to take a few steps when Mama walked in. The outfit is something else, right? Dad thought it served a dual purpose, it made him laugh and gave my noggin' some extra padding. Mama says Dad dresses me like Porky Pig ... in other words onsies don't count as pants.

Daddy dresses me... can you tell?

And... yes... I am standing!

Don't box me in... I can get out :-)

I'm moving around a lot now so my folks are looking for ways to confine me for short periods of time. I'm pretty easy-going and humor them a lot by just hanging out quietly in my crib or playpen, but when Mama put me in this box I had to make it clear that it just wasn't an option... but fun to play in nonetheless.

I get around.. and around!

I'm almost 8 months old and have been crawling for a little over a week now. Didn't take long for me to get it down. Last week Mama almost cried (happy tears... I don't get that yet... anyway) when she walked in the door from work and I started crawling towards her. I do that all the time now when she or Dad walk in a room and I'm hanging out on my playmat.

Mama took this video today so you could all see how agile I am... yep that's right I said 'agile.' I like my books. I couldn't decide between the Book of Colors or Circus McGurkis.

Have a great Memorial Day weekend! xoxox ESM

Gami has good reflexes!

Xylophone Lessons with Gammy from Elliot Starling Murphy on Vimeo.

Here I am showing my Gami how to play the xylophone... i get a little excited so she had to watch that she didn't get whacked in the eye. We both avoided injury and had a great time! XOX Thanks for playing Gami!

Something old and something new...

This is the "something old," when I was very little I liked this sling a lot and now my folks have rediscovered it and made some adjustments and I like it all over again... and it's bouncy!

And the "something new" is my new mat that I can crawl around on. I'm getting really good especially when I'm really motivated... like if there is something on the mat I want to put in my mouth :-).

Ga, Blah, Da, Da, Da, Ga

...and that's all I have to say about that!

XO E. Starling

In my Crib

I like hanging out in my crib. Now I can roll over and get up on my hands and knees. Whenever Dadeo is looking at me on the video monitor Mama asks what I'm doing. Lately Dadeo says, "She's tied the sheets together in knots and is climbing out of the crib." Little does he know exactly how close I am to actually doing that! From my Crib to yours... XOXO E. Starling

Organic Shmorganic

I chew on everything these days... there's this bright pink, purple and checkered snail on my exersaucer (see my previous post)... not organic. Makes Mama crazy she even tried to hide it once. I was so happy when Dad found it and put it back. Anyway in the meantime, Mama has been sewing these kinda deformed "chew toys" out of left over material from my bumper pad. This is her attempt at a snail... I chew on it to make her happy.



This is me and my dolly, I had to take her down...
she was wearing the same outfit... soooo not cool.
Right?

Avocados... yummy!

I just decided today that I like avocados... this is because today is the first day I've ever had one. First my Mama washed the outside real good and gave me the whole thing to gnaw on... which I did. Then she cut it up and mashed it for me. And that was it.

Happy Easter!

This is me in my Easter bib with my prayer bunny. When you squeeze the bunny's belly she says, "Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, may Angels watch me through the night and keep me in their blessed sight, Amen." She has a Southern accent which makes me smile when I hear her. My Mom wanted to get a video of me and my sister-in-law Jaffe hunting for Easter eggs, but she forgot to hide the eggs before my mother-in-law picked Jaffe up... oh well there is always next year! Instead we just played at the park.

P.S. I had a lot of blogging to catch up on today... scroll down for the new videos! XO ESM

Sweet Potatoes!

This is a video of my first taste of "food." I tried it... because these days I basically put everything into my mouth. I think I managed to spit out all the stuff that was on that spoon. I liked the spoon a lot. That was Saturday... they tried it again today and I wasn't having any of it on a spoon or in bottle. Mom said she thought the sweet potatoes were quite good, so maybe I'll get used to them. They said I have to try two more times and then I get an avocado... who knew it was a fruit! They grow in backyards in CA, but Mom had to buy this one from the store, I hope I like it(and so does Mom and Dad).

Elliot's New Bumper

Here I am lounging in my crib with a styling new bumper pad... talk about taking a village. My mom sent fabric to Grandma who made the bumper and then sent it back where my Gami sewed the ribbons on. We're a crafty bunch.

Laughing with Dadeo

This is me playing with my Dad, he's really good at getting a laugh out of me for the silliest little things. I love him. XO Munchkey... that's what he calls me. I think it's a cross between a munchkin and monkey... I have no idea what he is thinking... but it makes him happy.

I'm Walking!!!!

Wow... walking is a much better way to get around than having mom or Dad carry me. Mom misplaced the video camera cable so we can't upload the video yet... but trust me, it's awesome! In the meantime here are four of my monthly b-day pics, the last one taken last week on my 1/2 year b-day... look how I (and my hair) have grown!




XOXOX El Starling

Happy April!

From E.S. Murphy to E.S. Behnken

Ummmm... where'd everyone go?

Just chillin'

This is my Auntie E and me at the Purim Carnival last week.
Today is a very special day, it is Auntie E's b-day.
And I wanted to get on the world wide web to let you all (the world that is) know how much I love her and her family! I won't tell you how old she is... but I will say that you would NEVER guess!

We love you Auntie E!

Happy St. Patty's Day

Hey check this out! Not that I needed any proof or anything... but my Dad found a four leaf clover the other day right outside our doorstep. It was huge and bright green and just there waiting for us. My parents think I'm their good luck charm and I already knew I was a lucky girl, but I guess the Universe was just making sure we all knew it... and we do. And if that wasn't enough I got this cute clover outfit from my Auntie Lynne. Have a great St. Patty's Day and may the luck of the Murphys be with you all!

Love, E.S. Murphy

Benny and the Jets or Wonka Vision...

I got some cool new shades that actually fit my little noggin'. It's a toss up if they make me look like: A. Elton John or B. Johnny Depp as Willie Wonka. I say a little bit of 'A' and a little bit of 'B' with a little Audry Hepburn thrown in.

Thumbs up...

Look we are both chewing on our thumbs! They say as you get older
you revert back to your childhood, hmmm...

Happy Birthday Big Aunt Lyn!

Uggs and hugs

Look at me... hip L.A. girl in my uggs and a mini dress! Gami knit these for
me before she even knew I was coming! And here's also a picture of my
Papa hugging me and kissing my fuzzy little head.

Jett Rocket Murphy

No better way to spend my 5th month B-Day!

This is soooo much fun... you all should try it!

XOXO Jett Rocket Murphy

Queen of Sheba

Some parents play peek a boo when
they are changing their baby's clothes.
My Dad likes to play Queen of Sheba...
guess who gets to be Queen?

Extreme CLOSE UP!!

So this morning I'm minding my own business, playing in my exersaucer and Mom notices that the light is shining in the windows just right and that she may be able to document my eye color to date. They can't really figure out if my eyes will be brown or green... anyway, like I said I'm minding my own business and Mom comes up and starts snapping these EXTREME close up pics. Thank goodness the flash wasn't on or I'd be blind! See if you can tell what color my eyes will be... after all this Mom still isn't sure. HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY!

XO E. Starling

Valentine from Elliot

Happy Valentines Day everyone. I got lots of great Valentine treats from my good friends and this outfit is from Auntie Lynne. I'm going to my first birthday party today for Jaffe. She's two so I expect to learn a few things from this big girl. Lots of love to you all!

Gotta love the Irish!

This is My oldest cousin Jennifer and my Aunt Pop. They came to L.A. for the GRAMMYs but most importantly to meet me. We had fun. Here we are at Tom Bergins Irish Pub for lunch. Aunt Pop likes Irish Coffee. When you become a "regular" here you get to hang a shamrock with your name on it. Aunt Pop tried to convince them to give her one because her maiden name is McGuire... nice try! Cary Grant has one and my Mom saw Kevin Dillon get his a few years back. This place has been around for 75 years!

I figure I could become a regular here seeing as I'm starting at 4 1/2 months old! I'm going for the shamrock... I am a Murphy after all.

4 Months Old

Here I am in my exersaucer... if you could see my feet you'd get why they call it that! About 4 seconds in you'll hear a noise... that is not what you think. My Mom is making the noise to encourage me to make raspberries. Apparently raspberries are bubbles of slobber because that's what I 'make' when I'm 'making raspberries.' Check it out, you'll see.

I went to Dr. Susie this week. I'm 12 lbs. 7oz. and am 24" long... still not tall enough for the roller coasters at Disneyland though ;-).

Rubbadubdub

Here's a little video of me in my new tub. I love this tub there is plenty of room for my rubber ducky and other bath toys. I really love my baths. Mom sings songs to me like Yellow Submarine, Octopus' Garden, Splish Splash and of course Rubber Ducky... she doesn't really know all the words but I don't mind.

Malibu Baby!

This morning I went to Malibu for the first time with my Mom and Grandma Murphy. My Grandma loves the beach so I really wanted to take her there because she's been taking care of me and playing with me A LOT! I should clarify that actually this is just my first time to this beach since I've been out in the world. The last time and technically the first time I was in Malibu... at this beach... was in August but I was still just a 'bun in the oven.'

So I'll post a before picture of me in my Mom with Gami, Claudi and Auntie Lynne and after with Grandma Murphy ... plus a video! Fun in the sun!