Two years....

Two years ago we got married on a beautiful spring day! We had the opportunity this year to get away for an evening while a friend, Brooke, watched Elliana. Happy Anniversary, Max!

So Sleepy

Poor Teddy puts up with a lot these days. When Elliana's not tossing him out of the crib, she's using him like a pillow or standing him on his head (probably by accident). I went to check on her during her Sun. afternoon nap and found her in a new position. Apparently she fell asleep in the midst of playing with Teddy and the pajamas she's managed to pull out of the drawer tower next to her bed. She was lying on Teddy, had one sleeper draped more or less over her shoulders, and was still clutching another sleeper while doubled over fast asleep.

Cupboards and Carrots

Elliana learned recently that it's just as fun to crawl in the cupboard as it is to play with the toys in the cupboard. Elliana likes gnawing on raw carrots for a short time, but chewing and digesting them is still a work in progress.

Friends and Their Toys

Elliana and I took a little road trip to see my friends, Lindsey and Molly. She got to play with her friends (whom she's still getting to know). Scott and Natalie graciously shared their toys. Max was out of town for a conference, so it was great to be able to spend a couple of nights with friends instead of alone.

Another Milestone

Elliana ate dirt for the first time (as far as I know) while I was planting herb seeds on our back porch. After she watered herself with the watering can, I decided the herbs might have more of a chance to grow if I delayed the task till she was asleep. Here's just a little evidence of the not-so-tasty treat. We'll save making mud pies for later. :)

Pictures in the Park

Yesterday I took Elliana to Cox Arboretum to get some pictures of her with the tulips before the multiple rain showers take their toll on the beautiful flowers. I knew we would be risking it...toddlers, white shoes, mud, and puddles don't usually result in cleanliness. Sure enough, Elliana lost her balance right around the 3rd picture and fell down. I've got some cleaning to do, but it could have been worse. One picture gives away her true feelings at one point, but peek-a-boo persuaded her pretty quickly that this was fun after all.