Miss Chatterbox

Don't be fooled by Ella's shy demeanor. She is quite the chatterbox at 16 months. Now she has began to form multiple word sentences. Here is an updated list of what Ella likes to talk about these days. 

1. I have poo...poo poo
2. diaper
3. ice - referring to ice cream
4. cheese
5. apple 
6. keys
7. outside..i want go outside
8. shoes
9. socks
10. cute....ceewwwwt
11. pretty
12. banana
13. grape
14. bread
15. bunny rabbit
16. help
17. more
18. open
19. pray
20. I want this
21. please
22. thank you....she is polite
23. this is mine
24. no
25. no luke
26. I want juice
27. read book
28. up 
29. I want sit...sit
30. juice...... "jeeeewwsss"
31. she can count to two.....seriously 1...2...
32. brother
33. cow...moo
34. pig...oink
35. monkey
36. bug
37. cat
38. dog...ruff
39. lion...growl sound
40. butterfly
41. what's that
42. Pop Pop
43. Brooke
44. Erin
45. Sara
46. Ethan....."ephan"
47. Sadie..."shadie"

The list goes on and I will add more as I remember them....mostly for my record of course. She is so cute because her voice sounds so small. She can almost repeat anything you say but does not have comprehension of every word she repeats. So I don't really count the word if she does not understand it. I cannot imagine when she really starts talking. Even more reason to watch every word you say =) 

Happy 4th Birthday Lukey! Ka-Chow!

For Luke's 4th Birthday we celebrated at Jumpin Beans in Cary. We did another joint party with Luke's buddy Collin. We had a wonderful time complete with cake, Chick-fil-a, an Easter egg hunt in the bounce house, and family and friends!!

Aunt Sara made these cute and delicious cupcakes to look like Easter eggs in the grass =) 

We did the Cars theme....oh yeah!

Ella was VERY sick at the party and when she got home. She was very pitiful during the whole party. Luke was hot and sweaty from all of his bouncing!

Another great sign thanks to Will! Ka-Chow

Three times the charm.....

Since I did not have a blog when Luke was younger....let me document the last few birthdays....humor me =) 

Luke had a Thomas the Train themed party...I mean blow out....for his third birthday. We did a combined party with Luke's buddy Collin. He has known Collin since he was a baby so it made since to share their special day! Conductor Luke was handing out boarding passes which I made that had the party itinerary on it. 

Representing Thomas! on the train at Pullen Park~

Luke and Collin making a plan of attack.

I made the train tenders that carried the kids chips.

Sweet birthday sign thanks to Will, Collin's daddy.

Terrific Twos!

For his second birthday I remember Aunt Erin giving him the cool cape with the L. He racked up in toys this year. 

Make a wish Luke Duke.....

We did the Curious George theme and I put little monkeys here and there. We had family and a few friends. Fun was had by all. 

A walk down memory lane.....

This was Luke's first birthday. The theme was Elmo. The crowd was all family and a few friends. Looking back I think Luke looks more like a two year old here. My big boy!

                      I remember Luke's birth like it was yesterday. I remember the smell of new life, how warm he was, that he was the most perfect thing I had ever seen! I remember his large feet and hands. I remember thinking....he is SO big! His chest was so mighty for a little baby. He was a great eater from day one and had a sweet easy going temperment. This was April 11, 2005. He was 9lbs 3 oz. The beginning of our journey with Luke. Thank you God for blessing us beyond what we think or deserve! We are honored to have Luke as our son.

Neighborhood Easter Egg Hunt

My friend Jenny had a little Easter egg hunt at her house after preschool. Luke had a great time and quickly reached a sugar coma shortly after. =) 

Buddy Jayse, Nolan, Riley, Riley W., and Luke Duke. 

Nolan shared some of his eggs with Ella. 

Beautiful Riley eating her loot....life is good!

Ella was included in the fun and rolled around with two eggs tightly clinched in her hands the entire time! 

Happy Birthday my Sadie Clare!

The sweetest niece on the planet just turned ONE!! I can hardly believe she is already one. Sadie has such a special place in my heart. Her personality is so spunky and full of fun and wonder. She can always make me smile with her "ducky grin" and those sparkling blue eyes. I look forward to celebrating every birthday with her and watching her grow into a beautiful woman. I was thinking about the role I will play in her life the other day. I know we will share many memories and laughs together!!