Sunday Funday

Sunday I was vacuuming the downstairs and realized Elise was nowhere to be seen. Odd because she is usually no less that 5 feet from me, especially when I vacuum. She loves it! So I went hunting. What did I find? The most precious little girl reading to her babies. She was pointing to the ducks and saying, "Duck. Quack-quack." Melt my heart.

The rain continues. And there is only one person that would take Elise out in a summer rainstorm...
barefoot...
and let her walk on the filthy, nasty street...
Busted.
And I don't know who loved it the most- Elise, Jaws, or Tompa.

Fearless

Our little 'Lise is absolutely fearless. She loves loud noises, loves to be scared; you'll get the biggest squeal of delight if you come around the corner and yell "BOO"! She thinks thunder is super cool... and she'll lock herself in a dark closet without fear. Hmmm... wonder where she gets it from???

So last weekend I had an urge to clean the fans. Of course, when that random moment strikes, you gotta run with it! I had Matt bring in the ladder and I went to a different room to get what I needed. In no time at all, Elise had scampered to the top of the 8 ft ladder, by herself! In fact, we couldn't keep her off. Add heights to the list of things Elise doesn't fear.

Now for a random pic that is just too cute not to include.

I can't get Elise to hold my hand to save my life. It's actually a struggle because she wants to walk by herself where ever we go, but in places like, say, a PARKING LOT she doesn't get that she needs to hold my hand. Enter Ms. Melanie! Three moms took 5 children (you can't see infant Gregory) to Red Robin and Melanie got them all to hold hands! Such sweet little girls. And now- Elise is not so opposed to holding my hand when needed! Thanks Mel! You have no idea how much easier you made my life! ;)

Some Photos from August

At 21 months, Elise is such a fun little girl! Her vocabulary is huge. She wants to know what everything is and will point from item to item to item, listening and then repeating what we say. She is incredibly active, running and jumping everywhere. She still loves being outside, swimming, and books. Her newest obsession is her baby doll. She pushes "Baby" all over in the stroller, feeds baby, covers "Baby" with blankets, and says "shhh shhh, night-night." It's so sweet. Eating habits are all over the place, but she's growing and I guess that's all that matters! She is a very happy little girl, plays well with her friends, and is a lot of fun to be around.

Here are a few pics from this month.

"Helping" Daddy mow

In a pretty outfit made by MiMi

She loves to walk around in my shoes.

Elise and Tompa have a special bond- they adore each other!

Elise modeling another darling outfit made by MiMi.

We have Sea World season passes and we've had a lot of fun this summer going to the water park with friends. Last weekend Matt was off and the three of us went. Hardly anyone was there- it was so nice!

Climbing the ropes

Ew.

Elise- 21 Months

I took Elise down to Hemisphere Park to get some pictures taken. I can't believe she's nearing 2!!!

First Day of School!

School (Mother's Day Out) has started back up for Elise. She has moved into the Toddler/2 Class... where did my baby go??? She is still going on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30-3:30.

Elise insists on carrying her items into and out of the classroom all by herself. She calls her backpack her "pac-pac" and throws a fit when I attempt to help her or pick her up when we're in the parking lot. (She refuses to hold my hand....*sigh*) Miss Independence!

At Back to School Night she played with the dolls and hid and cried under the table when I told her it was time to leave. Made a great first impression on her teacher, I'm sure :)

Of course, she remembered the baby dolls and once she was in the room, she didn't look back once. Seriously. Matt and I told her "bye" and she could not have cared less...

She had a great first week and we're looking forward to another wonderful school year!

Animal Sounds

Elise has gotten so good with all her animal sounds... here's a little video I shot of her demonstrating that knowledge. It's not the best video.... I'm going to attempt to get a better one... one where I can remember all the animals she knows. ;)

Sawing Logs

Elise tends to be an excellent sleeper. She goes to sleep easily and sleeps well. She also tends to catch up on her sleep over the weekend, after our busy weeks. I took this last weekend, after she was going on 3.5 hours of her afternoon nap. Sweet baby girl...