Wow oh wow! I just cannot grasp that on the 1st of February you all turned 11 months old and on Valentine's Day, Eli, you turned 3.5 years old! For being the absolute most difficult year of my and your dad's life, when I sit back and think of it, it scares me how fast does go! I'm with you day in and day out and when I see you all the time I think I can take for granted how much you are growing and changing. And Eli, you are just growing, you are growing up! Sometimes you say things and I think "Where in the world did he get that?"
Leo and Liam, not much different from last month...just continuing to be more adventurous and mobile. You are starting to walk around with the walker and holding onto things. Did I mention yet that Liam you like to climb? Everything. There is nothing you will not or will not try to climb! You continue to remind me so much of your Uncle Ian it is scary...Lord, help me. Leo, you are a little more reserved but I think you are smart enough to let Liam test the waters and see if he fails or succeeds before you try. You have now figured out how to get in Eli's bed too! You both LOVE to sit at Eli's window and wait for him to come home from school. You are both eating machines and we are branching out with more fruits now too: strawberries, blueberries, bananas raspberries and blackberries have all been added to the list. Some you are eating in small solid bites. You love fruit and yogurt blended together...it's your after meal treat! You are starting to try sippy cups- still prefer the bottle but are playing around with the sippy cups more! More teeth are on the way...Liam you have one of your upper teeth in and are getting more. Leo we are STILL waiting for the uppers to come in! Sleeping better at night- FINALLY! Do I hear the Hallelujah Chorus playing as I type this?? It's been a LONG, EXHAUSTING go of it for your dad and me (more your dad) but you are finally getting the point of nighttime and naps! Liam, you are just like Eli was- a cat napper!
Went to the library story time for the first time and you both LOVED it. It's called "Babies and Bubbles" and we read a book, sing songs and blow bubbles! Eli LOVED this class when we first moved here!
Liam, you hate when Daddy and Eli leave. You stand at the window and cry!
Valentine's balloons from Oma and Pop!
You both love your bears and snuggle with them!
Eli- you continue to rock out all.the.time! We always have a concert at our house and now Leo and Liam are joining in on the drums and piano and are always acquiring some pretty awesome dance moves. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for your trio! You are also discovering a love for building with blocks but silly brothers knock your creations down many times before you are done. Most of the time you are sweet about this but sometimes...well, sometimes you are just a 3 year old! I can't blame you for your frustration!
Ash Wednesday Crosses
Uncle Ian and Aunt Crystal came to AR so we went to G'Oma's to see them... somehow i didn't get a pic with you all and Uncle Ian :(
Aidan and Leo had on the EXACT same outfit (socks and all)...your momma's must think alike!
We had Valentine's day this month and I love my three Valentine's! I am so blessed... I also love my big Valentine but daddy and I didn't get a picture together.
This is how the photo shoot started...
...and this is how it ended! This makes me LAUGH!
Eli, you and momma went to Oma and Pop's for the night and you sat on his tractor, played at Gidian and Keegan's for a bit and we watched A Turtle's Tale that night with Oma and Pop. You are a pretty spoiled boy when you get to be there all by yourself. Oh, and you slept in the BIG bed at Oma and Pop's...pretty exciting!
These pics are from your 11 month photo shoot...for some reason this one went much quicker and much easier than the last few! Maybe we did it at a better time of day????
And...we're done.
"The ladies like my muscles mom! I gotta show them off!"
LOVE your sweet face!
LOVE this smile...up to something!
My big helper holding up the blanket backdrop
The weather is still pretty stinky but we are seeing glimpses of spring so maybe by the time you boys are ONE, we will be able to have your party at the park...we shall see! Can't believe it's been 11 months...and 3.5 years (can't believe that the most)! I have a feeling the next 11 months (and 3.5 years) will be even more blessed and incredible. God is good.Truly blessed. Love, Momma
