We had SUCH a fun night celebrating Elias! We kept it low key with a family party, but that doesn't mean I didn't put my party hat on and get to decorating. Elias LOVES all things that move - land, air, and sea - so a transportation-themed party was the perfect fit. It was bright and fun and he oohed and aahed over it all! We enjoyed Elias' favorite meal, Mexican food, and cake a la Costco. I did attempt a homemade cake, but I had a Pinterest fail moment and Costco came to the rescue an hour before the party began. It was such a fun night loving on our favorite newly-2 year old! Although, I'd be perfectly content keeping him one forever. Just for the record.
Saturday, September 29, 2018
Friday, August 24, 2018
Elias is 2!
Elias Grey,
you are TWO today!
What have you been up to??
You are growing like a weed! At your 2 year well-visit, you were 25lbs (45%) and 34.5" long (75%). You have almost all your teeth and are getting your two year molars right now - I didn't even realize so thank you for that!
Everyone comments on how much and how well you talk. I thought being the third kid that you would be more quiet, but the exact opposite has happened. You talk in full sentences and are pretty easy to understand unless you really get on a roll. Then it's a whole lot of gibberish.
You are a great eater. You love taco bowls and dipping which is funny because the other two are just now starting to dip. You dip in ketchup, ranch, salsa, queso, you name it, and you mean business when you do! #somessy
You are ALL boy. Running, climbing, jumping on and off everything. You have no fear and shake off little bumps and falls like they're nothing. Except for one thing. You HATE to have your hands dirty. You will immediately ask to clean them if you eat or play with something messy.
You have no interest in potty training and will straight up say "no potty, my diaper" if I ask you to try. Stubborn, much?
One of our favorite things about you is how excited you get about everything. Your signature reaction to seeing something exciting is to just GASP! It's loud and hilarious and tickles us every time.
You are not a big snuggler because you're always so busy, except for naptime/bedtime. You love squeeze hugs and patting our backs, and you will climb up into the rocker and tell me to "sit." Your day always ends with snuggles and singing in your chair and you love it.
You are still very much attached to your paci. You call them "tunga" because they are all attached to sea turtles and Will tried to teach you to call them tortuga. We have three now which I intended to be spread out throughout the house/car, but instead you collect them and walk around with one in your mouth and one in each hand most days. You absolutely cannot sleep without them.
You can count to ten, know some colors and shapes, and can sing your abc's in the cutest high-pitch voice! When you count to ten, you always end with, "here I come!" Clearly, you learned your counting through hide and seek.
You make a beeline for all the cars and trucks whoever we go and that's your favorite thing to play with at home too. You also love lego duplos, the train table, baby dolls, and our little playskool family doll house.
How you pronounce our names: Eyi Yofyand or Yias Yofyand, Miam Yofyand, Weedle Yofyand, Mommy Yofyand, and Daddy Yofyand.
Elias Grey, we love you. You keep us laughing as much as you give us headaches. You know how to turn on the charm and we (all) fall for it every.single.time. You adore your bubba and sissy, but not as much as they adore you. We are so lucky to have an Elias in our family.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Christmas Morning 2017
Christmas morning was great this year. Santa overdid it, darn him, but the kids were smitten and it was just as magical and exciting as ever. I have a few friends whose children no longer believed in Santa this year, so as much as it feels like it will always be this way, I know our Christmas mornings checking the chimney and the cookie plate are numbered.So for now, I want to bottle up as much of these moments as I can!
Santa came! And brought the cutest wrapping with him!
We got a video of the kids initially coming down, but I had told them to wait at the top of the stairs for a picture first (they just could not do it, ha!). I made them run back up for a quick mock pic. Don't they look thrilled. :) They had business to get back to!
Liesl is so expressive. She was not holding back with the joy and excitement this morning, one bit.
Liam is the absolute opposite of that, but I did manage to catch some smiles!
Minecraft, Star Wars, and more Minecraft was all this boy wanted this year.
Oh how I wish this picture wasn't blurry! We got an actual gasp about the rock tumbler!
Liesl was also ALLLLL about the "thank-yous!!!" and the hugs this year!
E finally woke up and was a little confused but happy about all his gifts.
The big kids were so sweet with Elias, showing him his gifts and encouraging him to open them. He mostly just sat in his beloved new truck and watched the big kids open his presents for him. If something caught his eye he'd come check it out, though!
The #1 gift she asked Santa for. A microphone. Living her best life.
And there was a lot more fun with family in the middle, but I had to jump to Christmas night. Liam and Liesl have loved having sleepovers under the tree this year. They've been doing it for a couple years now, but this time they slept under the tree FIVE different nights. They just couldn't get enough of the magic! I imagine next year there might be a third munchkin under the tree with them.
Merry Christmas.
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