Lunch Bunch

One Wednesday a month, Emily's school has lunch bunch, where the kids stay an extra hour and eat with their teachers. I thought lunch bunch was today, and made Em a lunch this morning...woops! Not til next week! Oh well, while Em was at school, we made a bag lunch for Addie so they could have their own backyard lunch bunch after school. Plus, *bonus!* we ran to the grocery store where the florist offered Addie and Elizabeth free balloons. Addie, very kindly, asked for a pink balloon for her sister who was at school.

An *almost* Lost Jewel

I almost forgot to post this picture from back in May. I like to think Addie is sharing all the secrets of dress up and imaginitive play with her little sister.

Sisters' Sweet Snuggles

Emily has really grown into her role as big sister these last few months. She loves to snuggle Elizabeth and talk to her, "whatchoo need honeybun? I right here." is something I hear often when Elizabeth is crying.

As Elizabeth has gotten bigger and more sturdy, Emily has watched as Dad has stepped up his wrestling game with Baby Sister, and Emily has decided wrestling Elizabeth is pretty fun, and Elizabeth loves it too!

A Month of Sister Love - September

Addie reads to Elizabeth. 

And then gives her some snuggles.

Addie gives Elizabeth some tea.

And then come the hugs.

Shortly after switching to toddler beds, Emily started climbing into bed with Addie. This continued for a few nights, until Addie started waking up very groggy and complaining that she wasn't sleeping well because "Emmy in bed." So we had to set some groundrules about when it's okay to climb in your sister's bed.

But oh the preciousness!

Addie was very excited to have Elizabeth come cuddle in her bed after nap one day...

Addie still requests to "hote" Elizabeth often.

 

Emily offers to share her Popsicle with little sis.

Morning play time.

It's a Sister Train!

Awww, this one still melts my heart. Big sisters cuddling on the couch.

Elizabeth started eating puffs, and Emily was all about being the big sister helper!

Three Lovey Dovey Girls...We are so blessed!

 

Just Playing Around

Elizabeth, would you like some cookies?

How about a story?

I'm an expert at playing in the jungle. Let me show you how to look in the mirror, Elizabeth!

 Here's your passi, you are so much fun to hold!

 

Pretty in Pink

 

 

 

 

Sister Love

In the two and a half months that we've had little Elizabeth here, we've been witness to a whole lot  of sister love. You can really feel the love when you're in the room with it, and I've attempted to capture some of it in pictures. It's hard to do because the love is so beautiful on so many levels, and a picture is just a two-dimensional snap of time. Nevertheless, here are a couple of my favorites...

 

Big Sisters and Little Sister

A few weeks ago, we had Emily and Addison put on their big sister shirts and Elizabeth got to wear her little sister shirt for the first time.

After taking a few pictures, Addie just couldn't handle sitting next to Elizabeth without scooping her right up. Elizabeth makes Addison smile so big, it melts my heart.

Then it was Emily's turn for a solo picture with Little Sis...

And finally, Elizabeth was just so excited with all the camera flashes, she asked me to please just take her picture a few more times...

 

 

Hello and Happy Tuesday!

 

Standing, Walking, Hugging, and Tackling

Emily stands at the gate....whatever's up there has to be good! 

Addie walks all over the house with her new toy

Ahhh, sisterly love

Staring contest

Too close for comfort

And....the tackle

Wait for it....

Here it comes....

Gotcha!

We Love Tupperware!

While we were in Michigan, Emily learned how to open kitchen cupboard doors. This is a skill she quickly taught her sister when we got back home. Now most of the cupboard doors are semi-baby-proofed with rubber bands around the handles, but the tupperware cupboard is always accessible, which means most days end with lots of lids and plastic containers scattered around the kitchen floor.