Super late, but I MUST FINISH. I can do it! I can do it! P.S. I am NOT doing this with our next children...Love each of you but NOPE! Once again....WHAT DID I THINK I WOULD BE DOING AS A STAY-AT-HOME MOMMA!?! WHY DID I THINK I WOULD HAVE TIME TO BLOG EVERYOTHER DAY?!?!?! I did not have a grasp on the reality of motherhood. I'm getting better though. ;) Anyways...Here you go! Almost a year late. Now onto 24-months and getting my stuff together for baby #2!
21 Months Old!
Weight: 32 lbs
Length: 36 inches
1. Eating?
This girl loves to eat, just like her parents! Her favorite thing seems to be mac n' cheese and sweets, and she is learning how to use a fork and spoon. She still nurses at night, and it is a special time for each night together.
2. Sleeping?
Oh what a good sleeper still...Thank you Lord! She snuggles in a sleep sack, but won't need it for much longer I'm thinking. She's so cute though, isn't she?
3. Milestones?
Ellie has learned how to have some sass and has a hard time sharing most of the time, which has led to her first timeouts in the recent months. She sits there usually, so we are glad about that part at least!
Her little posture is so cute it almost makes you want to scoop her up and snuggle her instead though!
She has also had an increasing interest in stickers and coloring, which is FABULOUS for restaurant outings. But she's also started screaming without notice if she doesn't get her way, so this stinker sometimes gives us a run for our money!
And let me tell you...her sassiness and attitude has also brought big laughs and great joy. She's becoming quite the ham with her silly faces and "CHEESE!" smiles. My goodness girl...
We have enjoyed seeing her play pretend a lot more lately, which is why we decided to get her a kitchen for Christmas. She loves her shopping cart, her babies, and blocks too!
And the last but certainly sweetest milestone these past months has been learning to show affection for not just the momma and the dadda, but for her buddy, Cash and even Lucy sometimes. Sweet girl!
4. Activities and adventures?
Since it's taken me almost a year to post this and I should just get it finished, I'll highlight our activities with pics! :)
Last Full Moon Bike Ride
Pride activities and Alumni Band...We love the Pride and think Ellie does too!
O' Christmas Tree...Picked our second real tree from the same family run business. We got one a little big for our living room, but loved it all the same!
We celebrated many important birthdays in December, but the biggest one for us was Dadda's 30th.
We visited Santa a few times this year, and Ellie was not a fan at any point, but the pictures are priceless!
We did our holiday trip to Nebraska a little different this year, since my Dad retired from Morris Press after 30 years. So we visited his work on his last day, and had our Christmas celebrations early!
We prepared and shopped for everything before we left, which was good because Chris got the flu in Nebraska! We got back on Christmas Eve Eve, but it was nice to not have to travel after the busy-ness of the holidays.
Lazy Christmas break days....Ahhhhh....They were oh so good to us, and included just enjoying time together. Many days of pjs, snow falling, fires in the fireplace, and eating good food.
5. Favorite item?
Ellie has learned how to have some sass and has a hard time sharing most of the time, which has led to her first timeouts in the recent months. She sits there usually, so we are glad about that part at least!
Her little posture is so cute it almost makes you want to scoop her up and snuggle her instead though!
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| First time-out for hitting Cash, and all he wants to do is be closer to her. HAH! |
She has also had an increasing interest in stickers and coloring, which is FABULOUS for restaurant outings. But she's also started screaming without notice if she doesn't get her way, so this stinker sometimes gives us a run for our money!
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| Annnnnd another example of her sassy attitude... I think that's a teenager look she's giving me? Oh dear... |
Now that the girl's got walking down to an art, she's loving running and dancing! We've had some great times watching her use her new skills...you can tell by the look on her face she's having a great time too.
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| Dancing with Dad is THE BEST! |
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| I said "Go stand by the tree and say cheese!" and this is the hilarity I got! |
A strange and somewhat gross new thing she does is just like me...picking sock fuzz from her toes! When I was a little girl, I'd take off my socks for bath time, get all the fuzz out, and then I'd try to put my socks back on to "make more fuzz". What a goofy kid I was too!
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| Kisses with eyes closed even! So silly. |
Since it's taken me almost a year to post this and I should just get it finished, I'll highlight our activities with pics! :)
Last Full Moon Bike Ride
All things fall...pumpkin patching, leaf picking, walks to the park, and lots of time outside!
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| An adventurous day in babysitting! |
Our sweet little Boo for Halloween...A silly little dream of ours for over 10 years. Our first date was to see Monsters Inc! Doesn't she make a perfect little Boo? We helped by dressing up as Sulley and Mike.
We love hosting backyard parties, and of course, our annual Fall Festival!
Our anniversary weekend is one of my favorites of the whole year...it's when we usually host the Fall Festival, and then we've started the tradition of picnicking at OU under our favorite big tree! And this year, we got some really great pictures of our girl running around there too. Love these!
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| One of my favorite pictures of 2014! |
And of course...professional pics too! It started rough with a grumpy toddler but ended well with gorgeous shots!
Ellie's first OU Game...Heavy rain was in the forecast so we bought three tickets super cheap and braved the rain to see the restored Pride! Exciting adventures for the Valentas family as always.
Thanksgiving! Ellie with the leaves we'd picked alllll fall! We didn't take many pics because we were so tired, but still had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend!
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| All decorated finally! |
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| LOOK AT IT! LOOOOOVE! |
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| Lots of sweetness for Dadda's birthday lunch! |
We also threw him a fun surprise birthday at Upper Crust with LOTS of friends and family...and it was LEGO themed! What a fun day.
Devon Tower/Myriad Gardens
Penn Square Mall
Christmas shopping with the Valenti! A really fun and special tradition!
Since Tess and Ashley would be gone to the Phillipines for Christmas, we celebrated early and got to be host for the evening! Our house is small, but it was snuggly and warm for the night.
We did our holiday trip to Nebraska a little different this year, since my Dad retired from Morris Press after 30 years. So we visited his work on his last day, and had our Christmas celebrations early!
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| Lots of plaid and Grampa Larry love! |
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| Ohhh Christmas...You are so so so magical! |
This year was full of unusual circumstances for Christmas...and to add to it, much of the Daniel family was sick and couldn't attend the celebrations! So we hosted everyone at our house again on Christmas Day! It was special to share our home with both our families on our most favorite holiday.
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| Before we took the tree down, we told Ellie to hug the tree. Her affection is so sweet! |
Probably her new Christmas toys...her kitchen with dishes and play food, her table and chairs, her shopping cart, her babies...She is a great independent player now! YAY!!! She is so cute to watch pretend play.
6. Favorite moment these past months?
I can't pick just one or even a few, because fall and Christmas are simply my favorites, and we certainly enjoyed them. Both seemed extra "magical" this year, as Ellie was able to do and enjoy more of it, and I loved seeing the wonder in her eyes during this time. What a sweetie.
I can't pick just one or even a few, because fall and Christmas are simply my favorites, and we certainly enjoyed them. Both seemed extra "magical" this year, as Ellie was able to do and enjoy more of it, and I loved seeing the wonder in her eyes during this time. What a sweetie.
7. Looking forward to these next months?
Slowing down after a busy holiday season. Working on ideas and projects. Warmer weather for more time outside, and of course, Ellie's Monsters Inc. birthday coming up soon!
8. Visitors?
None new for us, but met Brandon Berardi on a quick trip to Dallas! What a cutie Kim and Matt!
Slowing down after a busy holiday season. Working on ideas and projects. Warmer weather for more time outside, and of course, Ellie's Monsters Inc. birthday coming up soon!
8. Visitors?
None new for us, but met Brandon Berardi on a quick trip to Dallas! What a cutie Kim and Matt!
9. One thing I've learned:
Again, with the second time around for events and holidays, we've learned better how to let go and relax. Every moment doesn't have to be captured and documented but enjoyed. Would I have done the first year any different still? Probably not, but so glad to be here now.
Again, with the second time around for events and holidays, we've learned better how to let go and relax. Every moment doesn't have to be captured and documented but enjoyed. Would I have done the first year any different still? Probably not, but so glad to be here now.
10. My message to Ellie:
Your spunk and spirit has certainly begun to shine these past few months, and though some days it makes being a parent the toughest job in the world, I love these things about you too. You are so much fun to be with, and I wish I could remember every little thing about you at this age...the way your little body feels in my arms, the way you say "momma" and "dadda", the frustrated look you get when you don't get your way, and the silly first "cheesin'" smiles you have given us. This fall and holiday season has been magical in so many ways...we survived your firsts and now we get to relax a little and enjoy these seconds with you. Love you beautiful girl! Can't believe how soon you'll be TWO!
And a few more favorites that didn't fit in any other categories...
Your spunk and spirit has certainly begun to shine these past few months, and though some days it makes being a parent the toughest job in the world, I love these things about you too. You are so much fun to be with, and I wish I could remember every little thing about you at this age...the way your little body feels in my arms, the way you say "momma" and "dadda", the frustrated look you get when you don't get your way, and the silly first "cheesin'" smiles you have given us. This fall and holiday season has been magical in so many ways...we survived your firsts and now we get to relax a little and enjoy these seconds with you. Love you beautiful girl! Can't believe how soon you'll be TWO!
And a few more favorites that didn't fit in any other categories...
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| 18-months old and a day of fun with just momma |
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| Swinging in our front yard in December! |
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| Sometimes Oklahoma can't make up it's mind between seasons... but fall and winter together sure are beautiful! Especially with this gorgeous girl! |
The first snow of 2014 also meant the first snow for Ellie to really enjoy and play in! Loved the few minutes outside enjoying it and Lucy did too!
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| Big beautiful snowflakes to match the big beautiful smile! |
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