{One} Year

Sweet Baby {E} has been in our home for over a year! Her smiles and giggles are contagious and she definitely keeps us on our toes.

We had a Cake Smash Party a week after her birthday and she really wasn't too interested in the cake. Which was very surprising! She usually has an epic sweet tooth. 

A few stats about Eden:

She has 5 teeth; 3 on top, 2 on bottom

She is getting better and better at walking.

Her favorite past time lately is climbing up the stairs.

Favorite word: Wow! But can also say: mom, momma, da da da, shoes {sh sh sh}, cheese {ch ch ch}, hi, bubbye...

She loves string cheese. And bananas. She could eat nothing else and be happy. 

She thinks it is funny to shake her head no, but is actually pretty good at listening when I say no. She knows what it means. 

While changing her diaper she likes to reach behind and grab headbands {and whatever else she can reach}. She also likes to wear headbands and picks them out some days. 

She loves to be outside and going on walks. 

Lately she has joined in on the "Tickle Football" fun {wrestling and tickling on our bed} with Steve and Alex. 

The pink stuffed bear is her favorite and she will oftentimes walk around with him tucked in her arm. 

{Besties}

Nine months ago when The {Morehouse} family moved in, I had no idea how wonderful it would be. It is hard to say goodbye to such wonderful friends. I don't know what {Al} is going to do without {Kella} to play with all the time. Sometimes they fought like siblings and other times they were taking each other out on dates. They have roasted pretend marshmallows over pretend campfires and have spend hours "fixing" the fence.  I'm going to miss lazy afternoons chatting and watching the kids play on their scooters, bikes, and the ziggle.  It has been such a blessing to have made such wonderful friends. We miss you guys already!

{Al} and {Kella} 

{Titus} and {Eden}

{Nine} Months

Oh sweet {Edelton} how we love you so! This girl.... I can't even explain how much joy she brings to our home. She is the sweetest, happiest girl. She still doesn't crawl, but has made some improvements since last month. She can now go from her tummy back to sitting. And she doesn't hate being on her tummy anymore, so probably soon{ish} she'll crawl. She has learned to point and clap her hands. If anyone says "Yaaaaaaay" she will do her best to clap, but sometimes gets too excited and hits her legs instead. {Ede} is not a good sleeper. I have just come to terms with it. I'm sure all my babies will be the same. She is however doing better{ish}, but still up a few times to eat. The last day or so she has been getting both legs stuck in the rails, so we had to put the bumper pads up; don't judge, it was for all our sanity.  {Edelberry} loves loves loves {Al} and is always looking for him. She gets so excited when she sees him. I love watching her watching him. She always has the biggest grin when he's around.  Happy {Nine} month birthday baby girl! 

 She has been making the silliest faces lately. This is not even close to the silliest. I love seeing more and more of her personality shine through and grow each day.

{Winter} Wonderland

I just realized I never actually posted these. I'm sorry my friends. Both of you I'm sure were sad you didn't see my wintery Utah pictures. 

We had one really really good snowstorm while we were in Utah. Giant soft flakes. The best snowman making snow. It was really quite magical to wake up to peaceful white everything. It was so sticky it just piled and piled on top of everything. 

{Januaries} in Texas

Somehow it has become a tradition to take a photo of {A}lex in this spot every January that we have been in Texas. I am sad to say this is the last one. I hope our new house in Arizona has an equally fun spot to show this silly guys growth.

January 17, 2014                                                January 26, 2015

January 23, 2016

{A}lex has such a fun personality. He can be quite silly and sweet. He is very reserved in big crowds and in front of strangers, but his wild side will shine if you stick around long enough.  He is very independent and thinks he is the "smartest ever". This sweet boy loves his baby sister and smothers her with kisses all day. I am so blessed to be his mom.

Eight Month old Sweet Baby {E}

 Sweet Baby {E}den is 8 months old! This post is a little late, but we've had kind of a dramatic week...

We love this sweet girl so much. She brings so much joy into our home. {A}lex adores her and is constantly hugging and kissing her. She is happy almost all of the time. 

She jabbers so much. Her favorite "word" is bob. 

Mid cough and still cute. Little did we know her 8 month birthday was probably day one with RSV.

She has learned how to wave and was quick to wave at everyone in the hospital. 

A few more things about Sweet {E}den

• She still does not crawl, but is pretty mobile by scooting around on her bum. She really hates being on her tummy.
• She was loving all foods, but since being sick hasn't wanted to eat much solids.
• She has FINALLY started sleeping a little better at night. Only up a 2 or 3 times instead of 10. It's progress I promise.
• She jabbers all the time and really thinks she is part of most conversations.
• Bathtime is still her favorite. She splashes all over. 
• She really enjoys walks in the stroller. 
• She spent one day/night in the hospital while she was suffering from RSV and Rhinovirus. She responded really well to the breathing treatments so we didn't need to stay too long. She really gave us a scare though and had to ride in the ambulance to the hospital from her peds office. 
• She has lots of silly nicknames: Edie, Edelton, Edel, Babe, Baby Eden, Ede, Baby Rox...

We sure do love this girl and can't imagine our lives without her. 

p.s. I am working on a chilly Utah snow post. I have the pictures just need to get them up!

{Six} Precious and Tiring Months

How has this happened? Six months already? But really at the same time I'm thinking, only six months? I can't remember life without you. Today we celebrated by singing Happy Birthday, eating pumpkin cookies, a lunch date at the park with friends, and of course a photo shoot.  

Happy Half Birthday sweet Baby {E}

That pacifier. It's more of a chew toy these days. 

And guess who inherited the squinty eye? It gets droopy when she's sleepy.

A few facts:

• {A} is still her favorite and can make her giggle harder than anyone else. He can also make her cry fairly quick too.
• She still loves her feet, especially when she's wearing shoes. She loves chomping those sparkle jellies! 
• She is obsessed with eating. She has even overcome her dislike of applesauce.
• Since she has started sitting up really well, she refuses to have tummy time. So no crawling anytime soon (I Hope).
• She has turned into a naughty sleeper not unlike her older brother. I'm hoping she will go back to her perfect sleeping days soon. Mom and Dad are very tired of playing at 4 a.m.
• Her hair is getting lighter and less curly. And I'm so sad she's losing that signature curl.

Up next: {F} Family session and {S} family session