Eliza

This little one is munching on most everything these days!  

Matchy-matchy :)

 I made matching skirts (bubble skirts) for Lila and Mer's birthday this year. :)  

It is SO fun to make them matchy-matchy clothes!  

Bria contributed the adorable birdie tees and bright leggings to complete their outfits.

 We took dozens of photos endeavoring to get one where they are both smiling sweetly.  

As you can see...it's nearly impossible!  What silly girls we have. :)

early spring days

These photos are from a few weeks ago...enjoying the park on a Saturday as a family. :) 

sister swing time!

Mer is becoming a pro at the big kid swings!

Meredith is 3! (April 5th)

Meredith is now a big THREE year old now! :)

As you well know, she is bursting with personality - expressions, giggles, pretend play and... lots of talking and talking

She is a wonderful big sister - just ask Eliza, she thinks Mer is THE BEST!

Meredith has always had a silly streak (yes, I take complete responsibility).  

Lately she's been making up her own jokes too - Soo funny!

We had a 'Little Bear' themed birthday party for her. :)  

The Little Bear books are a big favorite around here.

I made each of the little guests a cloth party hat to decorate as our craft time.  Very fun! 

And, of course the much-anticipated and requested - "cake with PINK frosting"  :)  It was a hit!

4 months!

Eliza Wren is growing up so quickly - and what a personality this girlie has!  She's full of giggles, squeals and love for all.  If you're around her, she'll flash you a happy smile and wiggle with joy!

 Teething has begun in earnest, and our little Wren is into chewing on anything and everything!

Happy 4 months, sweet wee one!

Arts and Crafts

Meredith's drawings of people are changing and progressing the more she does it.  I just love watching her draw all these little people and hearing her talk about who is who.  :)  Usually there's a Mama, Daddy and a baby...sometimes someone is "sad" and she will tell me which person is going to make the sad one feel better.  Love this little growing imagination!

You'll notice she's added arms, legs, hands and feet - as well as hair! 

Look at the change from just a few weeks ago. 

And, this week we dyed Easter eggs. :)  Meredith was a bit hesitant at first, and asked several times just to eat the eggs (she loves hard boiled eggs!)...but, once we got out the dye she got into it.

March indoor play

We've had a very chilly March this year, so there's been lots of indoor play, instead of outside play time.  Meredith, as usual, has been creative with the indoor time - a favorite activity lately is to use all of her blocks to build a city!

A few weekends ago Erik and Meredith planted seeds together - the beginning of our garden!

And, of course lots of reading is happening around here.  I was so excited that I caught Mer making this silly face on camera - it's one of my favorites, just before she explodes into giggles! :)