{Hannah}: fifteen months old!

Our crazy girl is fifteen months old - and a little less crazy. She's a fast walker, and breaks into a bit of a jog when she's really excited. She's an excellent climber - of stairs and ladders - and has gotten down stairs and ladders on her own a few times - including going down the stairs on her own when I didn't know the baby gate was open. Thankfully we let her practice that before and she was prepared to do it on her own!

Excuse the 50+ pictures below. A lot happens in three months! (And these kids are so darn cute.)

And these gems are from today:

We're so ready for the last of Hannah's Hand Foot and Mouth Disease bumps to go away. Thankfully they were only on her feet and tush - no painful sores in her mouth! It was very mild with no fever... but I'm ready to be done! (And - knock on wood - so far Ethan hasn't caught it yet!)

xo,

Elizabeth


PS - we're still working on our mantel, but you bet your bottom dollar it'll be up here as soon as it's done - hopefully this weekend!

{Ethan}: Ethan Turns Three!

Ethan,

You amaze us. From writing your own name (with a lot of instruction from mom!), to accidentally doing math, we have really enjoyed this year. You learned numbers, letters, and colors, started to color with intention and string along better sentences. You've picked up on some attitude that came with turning three, which has us reading a few books. We can still reason with you most of the time, and you respond well to Daniel Tiger songs (thanks PBS).

We've loved being your parents these last three years and look forward to the year ahead!

Love you forever, like you for always,

Mom & Dad