"Problem solving skills"

Our girl has her problem solving skills in effect. Today we woke up for her to run straight to the wrapping paper roll to then use it to turn the lights on she cannot reach. Now she has loved playing with the lights when we are holding her near them for quite some time...BUT she came up with this clever maneuver all on her own. She makes us SO proud.

All dressed up

So ALL of us have had quite some time dressing up this cute little one. We all enjoy buying the clothes and she really enjoys trying them all on and wearing them out just as much.

Elena the little "ham"

Here are more pictures of Elena enjoying having her photos taken...and no I did not ask her to pose for any of these. This is what she comes up with on her own. She also enjoys looking at the photos on the camera after they are taken. Such a little "ham" we have. Oh yeah and a nice view of her chompers.

Getting Big

Here is Elena now. Her hair is almost long enough for a good pony tail. The top goes into one of its own and the back can as well..not much longer and it will all be up together. Man how time flies! Here are some pictures of her hair now and some more of her dressing up and having a good time.

Dressing Up

Okay so here is a little story I would like to share and try to picture this if you can. I am in labor with Elena out walking the halls. I have a contraction and need to prop myself up against the wall and breathe on through....when something catches my eye. I stop and take a double take. Diederik and I really cannot believe what we are seeing. There in front of us is a man walking down the halls with his little girl. This little girl is probably 3 or 4 years old. Now what is so special or standing out about her you wonder. Well I will tell you this little girl was walking the hall with swimming fins. Tromping all the way down trying to walk as best as she can in these huge fins! The dad looks at us seeing our strange looks on our faces ( as if I had much room to talk I was in my hospital gown ) and he says" this is going to be you one day" and chuckled. Diederik and I have brought that moment up many of times. Now fast forward to 1 1/2 year later and we now have approached that time. Case and point- ha ha.

Pretty in Pink

Here is Elena in her fancy dancy pink dress. Doesn't she look so pretty? She loves it and looks so grown up in it!

HALLOWEEN Continued

Here are a few more pictures to share. Also a picture of Elena showing the pumpkin her good oral hygiene skills ( she can be seen brushing his teeth with her banana toothbrush).