January 2013- Elinor

Elinor is now 19 months old and growing quick!

If anyone has fun being a big sister, Elinor is the one.

She is the biggest helper that I could ask for.

No one is without their paci. She will help calm anyone who is crying by patting them. She puts their blanket on them and attempts to tuck it in on the sides like Mommy and Daddy do. Elinor also likes to hold the babies and help burp them. 

Elinor takes advantage of going outside whenever it is nice. 

 And yes, she is planking in the garden.

When Scrappy returned after her disappearing act, to Elinor, it was as if she had never left.

She loves to hang upside down.(with Aunt Alice) 

January 2013-Simon

I am going to take the time now to write 

about each child in their own post.

Simon Peter Demaree joined us on September 21, 2012 at 7:40pm.

He had a rough start to life. He was in the NICU for 2 days due to trouble transitioning (problems breathing on his own). But he pulled through. We were able to take both cuties home on Sept 24. 

He is now a talkative little creature. Sometimes I wonder if his high pitched little screams are a cry, but nope, just him talking.

He has a cute little smile like his fathers. And many other cute faces! 

January 2013- Naomi

Naomi Elizabeth Demaree joined us at 7:24pm on September 21,2012.

She has graced us with happy giggles when everyone else is crying. She LOVES to laugh. Naomi loves watching Elinor. She laughs when Elinor tickles her chin.

Today- Just in ONE day

If I don't write this now, I know I will forget. Yes, I know things are only starting to get crazy. Today I would say that Elinor had a to-do list that was to be completed before 2pm. 

First, learn how to get on the couch. SUCCESS! Yikes! now I really have to watch her. Our couch has a low back with pillows in front. Let's just say that I have had to capture her a few times before today. 

Second, forget that thing called a nap. That just didn't happen like normal.

Third, dog food. Child tested. She had a handful just waiting to enter. I guess she approved.

Forth, dumping dog food onto floor while Scrappy is trying to eat out of the bowl. What a patient dog. 

Fifth, touching outside of oven while VERY hot. I think she caught on to the saying, "That is hot!"

Sixth, dumping Scrappy's water all over the floor. Didn't get her though.

I think that is all up until 2pm. What a busy morning! 

Watching Scrappy eat.

Biggest zucchini from the garden, more than a foot long!

Eating some broccoli.

(From a couple of weeks ago) Chasing Scrappy.

January and February

Yes! I am finally updating the blog.

Elinor loves watching her Zuzu pet!

I LOVE to stand! I'm not pulling myself up yet, but I'm working on it.

Don't you love my cut shoes? My Aunt Deborah made them for me.

 Below: The Scrappy and Elinor stand-off 

(Scraps refused to pass by Elinor, babies scare her.)

The final showdown between dog and baby.

Love me some elephant trunk!

Just waiting at the doctor's office.

What I do to help mommy cook. 

  

Daddy and Elinor in her snow suit.

Daddy thought I looked cute and needed a pic. =)

Elinor and the snow.

SWING!

Elinor's new playmat. 

Holding on to Daddy's leg. Daddy was loosing his balance. Elinor just laughed.

The first flower in our garden. I love Crocus.