Elizabeth's baby blog

Elizabeth gets lost in all the wonderful stuffed animals she's been given.

A big thank you goes out to:

• Mark's sister Elaine for letting us adopt her baby.

• Mark's parents, Jan and George, for all their love and support.

• Uncle Jay for all the cute, cuddly and noisy stuffed birds... And her first pony!

• Mark's extended family: Leigh, Danny, Jessica, Megan, Becca and James

• Russ's family: Especially Ella for the pre-made dinners.

• Russ and Mark's great friends: Teri, Nicolette, Mitchell, Mindy, "The Group", Bambi and Michael, Jack & Mimi and family.

• The staff and volunteers at International Bird Rescue's (IBRRC) San Pedro Center:

Especially: Nieves, Barbara Krantz, Bonnie Ahern, Susan Kaveggia, Terry Hall, Ellen Klein, Alesia & Kari

• All the staff at IBRRC's Cordelia center: Especially Jay, Tonya, Coleen, Dawna, January, Chris and Michelle.

• Our friends in the editorial department at AFT who gave her a beautiful high chair.

• All those who came to Elizabeth's first birthday party in March 2004. You're the you're love, support and help are all appreciated!