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August 2, 2014 by Summer

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eloise: A few days shy of two years old and this picture tells a story… You are silly. You are moody. You are loving. You are slow to warm up but full of life and joy for those you are comfortable with. You are strong-willed and smart. You sing songs and you love to dance and move. You swing and always ask to be pushed higher. You want to balance along the walls and sometimes don’t want to hold my hand. You talk to our dogs and tell them stories about your day. You love your Grandma so fiercely, you sometimes forget your Mama is here too. You delight in carousels and pinwheels and trains and kitty kats. You shower me with kisses and hugs but can push me away just as fast. I love every bit of this almost two-year old. From the frowns to the smiles. You are my sunshine girl.

-joining Jodi for the 52 project.

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July 27, 2014 by Summer

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eloise: we saw the hot air balloons for the second year. Last year you were curled up close to me in the wrap. This year you were exploring them right along with us. What a day and night we had. We saw a few balloons in the morning and then decided to come back at night (past your bedtime) to see all the balloons lit up in the night sky. It was both exciting and exhilarating for you. And you did amazingly well up so late. A very special night for both you and your Mama and Daddy.

-joining Jodi for the 52 project!

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July 19, 2014 by Summer

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eloise: Daddy bought a ukelele for Mama to learn children’s songs to play for you. I’ve barely gotten to try it because every time I bring it out, you “want a turn”. A rock star in the making.

-joining Jodi for this year’s 52 project!

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July 12, 2014 by Summer

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eloise: mastering many things all at once. It’s incredible watching you learn something new on a daily basis.

-joining jodi for the 52 project!

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July 5, 2014 by Summer

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eloise: You’re one month shy of 2. Emotions are running high these days. Little things make you joyful one minute and upset and angry the next. I think we’ve hit true toddlerhood.

-joining Jodi for the 52 project

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June 28, 2014 by Summer

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eloise: Grandpa taught you how to make a funny noise when you squish your hands together in the sprinklers. Oh Grandpa!

-joining Jodi for the 52 project!

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June 21, 2014 by Summer

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eloise: Dressed in your special sweater and your favorite bee pants, we walk down to the neighborhood park. You are usually pushing one of your babies or wooden animals in your stroller. I ask you if you want to slide? No. How about climb? No. “Swing Mama.” You say. “Squeaky? no.” You point to the swing that Mama doesn’t mind pushing you in (the others are VERY loud and squeaky). I push you. “High Mama.” You say. I push a little harder and you throw your head back into the wind and give me a happy, thankful smile.

-joining Jodi for the 52 project.

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June 14, 2014 by Summer

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eloise: you walk around with the silk over your head, “Way A-ya, A-Eeee?” There she is!! You continue the same game over and over and each time you laugh with joy as if it’s the first time you’ve ever played it.

*you refer to yourself as “A-ya” (Ella) but whenever I say, “Ell-uh?”, you correct yourself and say, “no. A-Eeeee!”