Friday, December 9, 2016

Eli - 2.5yrs Stats

Eli's 2.5 year Stats:
1) 27.2 lbs
2) 34.5"
3) Heart Murmur went away, praise the Lord!
4) Loves Baseball .... then football, soccer, and tennis.  But really loves Baseball
5) Still into Dinosaurs
6) Playing with cars like a big boy, starting to make tracks with them.
7) Curious George and Mickey are a big hit
8) Enjoys all of the Christmas lights this season
9) Animals are his best friend. Loves feeding carrots and apples to all any animals that will accept, deer, horses, cows, you name it
10) Getting 2 yr molars.  He keeps saying his jaw hurts.
11) Kind of starting night terrors here and there, but hopefully its just a light phase.
12) YAMATAH! Don't ask me how Eli and Derek came up with this term, but Eli will basically hide around the corner and when he jumps out to get you, he yells...YAMATAH!!
13) Loves playing hide and seek under any blankets or covers.
14) Sleeps with all of his stuffed animals, 4 dogs, 2 bunnies, 1 Michealangelo (ninja turtle)
15) Loves his little sister.  Get's to hang out with her at school, loves to make her laugh, and always has to give her a big hug and kiss when she goes to bed.
16) Majorily into Firetrucks and any type of construction truck, especially diggers and tractors.
17) First soccer season this summer/fall.
18) He is loving Christmas music!!  He listens very closely to each song and trys to sing it right after.  So far his favorites are Away in a Manager, Run Run Rudolph, and Jingle Bells.
19) Fully Potty trained now.  They do not even give him a pull up for naps at school anymore. 
20) I think quality time is one of his love languages.  He loves being all together as a family, and he will definitely let you know.  When we are all together and he confirms it, he always smiles with a small sigh like he is at peace and happy.  Love my sweet boy!


 Saw fireworks for the first time, and he was mesmerized.  He got out of the stroller and got a better seat all on his own so he could enjoy the show ... heart melt!
Vaccuuming with dad.  Love how they just take over this chore ;)
 Firemen, Firetrucks, Fire Station, oh my!!










 Where is Everley? This reminds me of Elmira from Looney Tunes, "I want to hug you and squeeze you...".  Eli loves Evi so much, he just doesnt know how to love her gently sometimes.  But he is still so sweet.

First soccer season at Soccer Shots with Coach Lianey
 Loves markers and coloring
 We have a reward chart for him, and he responds pretty well to it.  
 I heart this Saturday morning snuggles.  It's the best when we can hang out without a schedule.
 Eli rooting on Hud.  He can't wait to be out there himself.
 
The first flight of many with Poppi.
 One of Eli's favorite things to do is go on an adventure walk with the whole family.
 Sweeping is his second favorite chore.  Love that tiny booty




 When I go to the grocery store, I love taking Eli with me.  He is a great helper, is always excited, never melts down, and wants to be a part of the action.  It makes a mundane chore so great.
 Who doesn't love ice cream on a Friday after a great week at school.  

 Baseball player for Halloween

Everley 9 Month Stats

Everley 9 Month Stats:
1) 15.9 lbs
2) 26.5" 
3) Pulling herself up and standing
4) Still army crawling, but will sometimes get on all fours
5) Loves taking baths
6) Thinks its hysterical that she throws her head back and goes upside down
7) Peek-a-boo is her favorite
8) Will put everything in her mouth - paper and wipes are her favorite, ugh!
9) Love of animals is developing.  Starts to giggle when she gets close and touches any animal
10) Her brother hangs the moon.  Laughs with him and has dinosaur growling contests, and cannot take her eyes off of him in the car (or anywhere for that matter).
11) Developed a dairy allergy. 
12) Ticklish on her tummy and above her knee
13) Two teeth






Still trying to see if there is any resemblance...
I'm not the only one with awkward action shots :)





Monkey see, Monkey Do

Evi was very cozy in Derek's pouch.  We couldn't find her jacket to go outside, so Derek just zipped her up.
Loves adventure walks with her brother.


Pulled her up for the first time, and she was so proud of herself.  Just look at that smile.


First time with Blackie and Snickers.

First Thaksgiving
Helping mama decorate the kids tree.





Using the walker for the first time.  Time, please slow down!  You are to little to start walking!!

The double swing at school
Poppi's red airplane
She is Miss Independent when it comes to her food.  She loves to feed herself, and she will tell you otherwise if you try to spoon feed her.  She is a mess, but she is a happy mess.
One of my favorite routines Derek does with Evi.  He used to do this with Eli as well when he was this age, but you will randomly just see a little head pop around the corner, counter, side, or door when you least expect it, and just start talking to you.  Gets me every time! The recording is even better!!