Monday, January 30, 2012

Super E!

Elle had a blast at her cousin Cooper's B-day party this past weekend!  You would not know she was one of the youngest there!  She was pretty much obsessed with the balls but she did get into the jumper that was made for the younger children.  It was fun because Gigi, Papa, Lena, Mimi, Aunt Kara, Uncle Travis, Anna, and Eston came too!  It was a big day!  


All set for the big day!


Thanks Gigi for your help with the costume!


Birthday Boy (AKA) Captain America!


Jumping!


Chasing and then throwing balls!


Sweet Anna in the jumper.




Cake time!






They LOVED it!


Present time!



Aunt G made this really cute photo prop!  What a great idea!


The birthday boy with his favorite present of all!  Look at the Razorback license plate on the front :)  I can't believe you are already 4 years old Cooper!!!  We love you.  It seems like yesterday that I was holding you in the hospital!


Even though I have my own child now you will always be my Cooper Ray! Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!


















Friday, January 20, 2012

She's a climber!

Elle has been keeping us busy these days (that is an understatement :) She is one active little girl so there are no dull moments in our house!!!  She is constantly blowing kisses, throwing the ball for Derby, climbing on everything, and trying to open our gate to climb the stairs.  (which she can do.. all 11 steps)  She is also saying two word phrases which makes her Speech Therapist Momma happy.  She is saying "Set Go", "Thank you", and "All Done." Oh, and did I mention that she is climbing on EVERYTHING...


Of course she LOVES climbing in her new chair!  Thanks Aunt K for the cute outfit!


And she has learned how to get into the chair in her room!


Another one of her favorite things is chewing on her toothbrush.


And on top of the music table that Aunt G gave us!



She has even figured out how to scoot her stool across the floor so that she can reach inside her armoire.  Excuse the picture quality.  It was taken with my phone!


I guess she wanted to listen to some music!


Sometimes I just have to let her run around in her crib!



Here she is with a toothbrush again!


She also cries to go outside ALL the time so when it is warm enough, I let her play.


Yep, she's running! We LOVE our active little girl and are so thankful that she IS developing all these skills!  It may wear us out sometimes but that's OK. I see children on a daily bases who do not develop speech and motor skills easily.  I am so THANKFUL for our healthy and precious little girl!!! 

Thanks for checking in with us!








 

Sunday, January 15, 2012

John Price is here!!!


Our friends Holly and Ryan Graves received the best Christmas present of all this year.  John Price arrived on December 23rd, 2011.  He is such a pretty baby and I am not just staying that!  His mommy and daddy seem to have the parenthood adventure under control!  Congratulations Holly and Ryan!  I look forward to watching your little man grow!

Sunday, January 8, 2012

What she's been up to (1yr update)

Elle is such a busy girl these days.  She walks from room to room saying "HI."  She likes to shut the doors throughout the house and say "BYE BYE."  Her favorite thing to do is to sit and climb all over her new chair.  She also likes to play with her tea set or any bowl and spoon and pretend like she's mixing something.  She gives her teddy bear drinks of her milk and has also tried to pretend giving him nasal spray with the sound affects (because she was sick and we've been giving some to her lately).  She is constantly trying to get into my bathroom drawers and put my headbands on.  She also puts her daddy's watch on her wrist and swings it around like she is so proud of herself.  I think she's going to love accessories like her mama!  She also loves to play with Derby.  She likes to throw the ball to him (and tries to say "READY SET GO" when doing this) and picks up his bed and moves it all over the house.  She also shares her snacks with him.  I'm worried he's going to have to go on a diet because she feeds him SO MUCH human food!  She has 3 teeth now and wants to try anything mommy and daddy are eating.  She weighs 21 lbs. She LOVES baths and has moved out of our bathroom into her own bathroom now.  She loves her rubber duckies and her lady bug bath toy holder.  

Picture catch up time:










She's eating black eyed peas and cornbread on New Years Day. 
Happy New Year!



Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Christmas 2011

This past Christmas felt like it could have been Elle's 1st Christmas since she was only 10 days old for her REAL 1st Christmas.  She was able to really enjoy it this year!  We had a total of 4 Christmas celebrations with our families and it was so fun!   First off, Elle wished everyone a Merry Little Christmas with our Christmas card this year!


One of the many advantages of having a child... I no longer have to get MY picture taken for the Christmas card :) Just Kidding!


Elle right after she received her pink chair that she ABSOLUTELY loves!!!


First Gathering was in Mountain Home at Mimi's house.


Best attempt at at family pic and even Derby made the picture!!!


Playing away in Mimi's new play room.


All these presents and they prefer to play with the boxes!


The strollers were a hit too!


Mimi got Elle, Eston, and Anna monkey pajamas.


Eston showing his muscles and his Cars house shoes.


Our second gathering was in Paragould at my Momo's house.  I love this picture because Momo's house is a special place to me.  It's only fitting that Elle is walking around in Momo's kitchen like she owns the place!  I have a lot of aunt, uncles, and cousins on my dad's side of the family.  We all enjoy spending Christmas and Thanksgiving at Momo's.  We especially enjoy hanging out in the kitchen where she makes all the yummy food!!!!


Another attempt at a family pic.


Sweet Momo with Elle.


This is too cute of a picture for me not to post... even though MY eyes are shut!




Third celebration was at Gigi's house in Burdette.


Uncle Bret and Elle goofing around.


Cooper and Elle goofing off.


diddo


A favorite spot at Gigi's... the piano!


Last and final celebration was at Papa's house.  Elle sporting her new jammies and hoodie!


Elle and Cooper both like their hoodies!


That about sums up our Christmas!  Air kisses blown to you by Elle!