Matalene and Elijah

Matalene and Elijah
Big Sister and Little Brother

Tuesday, July 20, 2010





Elijah and Mattie are growing so fast! We are having a fun summer getting out with the kids. Mattie loves to swim, but gets a little scared at times. Elijah loves to relax in his float and kick his feet! We recently took them to the Tennessee Aquarium and the Clock Tower in Rome. They both loved these outings! Mattie is obsessed with the Clock Tower! She was so excited to "touch it" and see it up close! Elijah is our BIG BOY! He just had his 9 month check up and is 21lbs9oz and 30 1/4inches. He army crawls everywhere and loves to be chased down the hall! We are helping him learn to pull up to standing as the doctors said he should be doing this by now. My little man is just so laid back, so we know he will meet this milestone with a little help and at his own time. Matt and I were able to take Mattie and Elijah to Kindermusik class this summer. Elijah learned to clap, wave, and pat while in the class! He is so cute and gets so excited and proud of himself! Mattie has enjoyed the summer reading program! She loves to check out new books weekly! I am excited that Mattie is pretty much potty trained except at night and during nap. She is successfully taking naps a few days a week now! YAY! This also makes me very happy! She understands that if she naps she can stay up late and play so this is working for us at the moment! Mattie loves to talk and learn new things daily! She keeps me on my toes as she asks me "what's that mama?" all of the time! Mattie and Elijah stayed with Aunt Carolene and Nana for a week this summer. The cutest thing is that Mattie says daily "Mama, you look like a Carolene" Now, daddy looks like Brandon and Elijah looks like Hannah....it's interesting and funny how a 2 year old thinks! I love hearing Mattie talk! She hears everything and is repeating my phrases. Her favorites are "Honey and oh my goodness!" I didn't even realize I called her honey. She is too funny! Enjoy our summer pictures!