Clover Fields and Pine Cones

 I've always loved the patches of clovers in my mom's yard.  I think their so sweet and beautiful.  Eloise liked playing in them too.

 

 I wish I would have made a garland of clover flowers for her hair.  I've done it for my nieces so many times before.  I don't know why I didn't think of it at the time.

 

 She kept picking up pine cones too.  Crazy girl, just about every time we were outside she'd pick one up and carry it for a while.

 

 

The Zoo

Chapman's class had a field trip to the zoo.  Being the sweet boy he is, he invited us to come.  We were more than willing to tag along.  Sweet Alli heard we were going and there's no way we could leave her behind!

 Eloise and Alli both fell asleep on the way there.  I almost had to shake Alli to get her to wake up!

 We brought the stroller for Eloise but she was more content to walk.  Again, Alli was quick to jump in the stroller!

 Eloise loved the birds.  I think because they're the ones she could really get close too.  She was so funny trying to make noises like them.

 You can't go to the Jax Zoo without sitting on the gorilla!  When I was putting Alli up on him a swarm of kids took it over.  Poor thing was sad she didn't get a picture too.

While we were eating lunch Alli said it was like she and Chapman were on a date.  Lucretia told her you don't date your cousins!  She just laughed and said they would date when they were older.  That girl is so silly!

It was such a fun day!  Thanks Chappy for inviting us!

Sick Sick Sick

About a week after we were in Florida, my nephew Keaton brought home a stomach virus from school.  By Monday everyone in the family had it too.  Thankfully it only lasts about 12 hours but it was rough.

The worst for me was seeing Eloise so sick.  You can't tell from this picture but she was sick!  

Just after this picture was taken she, the bed and I had to be stripped and changed.  She stayed in a diaper and slept the rest of the day.  Thankfully she was much better the next day.

I thought I had been passed over by the stomach bug but I was wrong.  Monday night it hit me and the next day I was miserable.  Lailan laughed saying you could tell I was sick because of how Eloise looked. 
Poor girl - she was lucky to even have clothes on! 

Florida!

When Glen told me he had to go to Texas to grade the EFMB training for 3 weeks, I wasn't very excited.  I hate him being gone.  On the plus side, it gave Eloise and I an excuse to go to Florida for a long visit.  There's always lots to do when we're there.  

This was at Bryn's class President's day play "By George".  It was only the second day we were there but when Eloise saw Bryn she ran up to her like she sees her everyday.  It made Bryn (and me) every happy!

 Happy girls with their Mema! 

Only at Mema's does she get a chocolate pop for breakfast!

 

Alli is the only cousin in Macclenny not in school.  We had a lot of fun playing in the mornings. 

 My plan was to go for walks everyday.  The kids always wanted to come so it wasn't the ideal exercise but we had fun anyway!

Before the walk was over Eloise wanted to push the stroller.  Alli was more than happy to ride.

 

I took Bryn and Alli to get pedicures! 

  It was Alli's first time.  They were so cute!

Always the little helper, Eloise wanted to feed the fish with Bryn.

She had a blast at Aunt Staci's!  She loves to swing!

"Riding" the tricycle.

Eloise had fun playing games and coloring at Aunt Lucretia's.

She loves stickers!

We got to celebrate Lucretia's birthday!  We miss so many of  them!

While I was there I got to visit with some great friends I don't get to see near enough.  Melissa Cranford and Olivia came over for a fun play date.

 Aren't they cute together?

I just love this picture of Chapman and Eloise.  So, so sweet!

 But nothing's sweeter than when Daddy came home!

Valentine's Day

We had a nice and lazy Valentine's Day.  Glen had the day off so we watched movies and played with Woo.  Glen did have to go to PT in the morning and when he came home he had roses for his girls!

Eloise got a white rose.

I got pink roses, the new Twilight movie and chocolates of course.

 Eloise also got a balloon and chocolates.

 Once she got into the chocolates she wouldn't even look at me.

 

She wanted to get into those treats!

 Eloise had so much fun with her balloon.  It didn't take long till she broke the string on the balloon but that didn't stop her!  She and Glen had so much fun trying to keep it from the ceiling.

I love that laugh!

 

Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

Bumps, Bruises and Scrapes

There's no way to stop them from happening.  When you're a mom you can't help but wish you could.  Like every other one year old Eloise is one active girl!  She thinks it's hilarious to put a jacket, blanket - pretty much anything she can find - over her face and walk around.  She laughs and laughs as she walks around blind looking to bump into something.  It's even better when she finds Glen or I.  It's not as much fun when she bangs into tables or doors.  It seems like she has a new little bruise everyday.

 Lately, walking isn't good enough anymore.  It seems like no matter where she's going she has to run.  The other night, as she was running to her Dad in the kitchen, out of nowhere we hear a bang and then hysterical crying.  Neither one of us saw what she hit but this was the result.

OUCH!  

The next day she had a black eye.

Not even a week later she fell and hurt her face again.  We were out by the pool while Glen grilled dinner.  Eloise loves to run around the pool area.  As she was running away from me I called to her to come back.  Believe it or not she actually did.  She came running to me with her arms out, a huge open mouth smile on her face.   She was just out of reach when she tripped on the air.  She seemed to catch her self but she had too much momentum and went over her hands and her face hit the concrete.  I know it's impossible but I kept thinking I should have been able to catch her!  Maybe she blamed me a little for the fall too because she didn't want me to comfort her.  She just wanted her Daddy.

 

Her poor little face.  It's not quite healed yet.  It kinda looks like she has dirt on her face.  I go to clean it off and remember there's nothing to clean!

Hopefully we won't have anymore major boo boos this week.  With this daredevil I doubt it!

My Workout Buddy

Nearly everyday Eloise and I have been going to the gym in our apartment complex.  They have a nice little children area with toys and a TV.  Lately she's wanted to work out with me.

 A little weight training.  Can she lift the weights?

 Oh my goodness yes she can!

 Such a strong baby.

 Not that strong though!

She kicked the ball around.

 

 You've gotta stay hydrated!

 She even wiped down the equipment.

Throwing her trash away.

Whew!  What a workout!