More I Forgot to Mentions...

Boy I seem to be forgetting alot of things lately. I guess that is why I like to post the pics of what is going on rather than words, LOL.
Eliana has learnt to say "I WUV YA" this week. It is truly adorable and melts daddy, so special. The words coming out of her mouth are incredible. She tells the dogs to sit, stay and down, so far. She asks for a cookie so clearly it makes us stop and smile. Eliana counts to five on her own fingers and you will hear her say the numbers out loud, example on her Elmo DVD they count in the beginning and she joins in to finish. She says things like open door in cantonese too. This has all happened this month so transitioning from 17 to 18 months has been fantastic, now I can't wait for the next few months when we can communicate more. Next thing is letters and potting training, wish us luck.

The Fun Never Stops...

Here she is in the park on Sunday

















As you will notice she really likes ride on vehicles. I am sure she will be driving her own soon.












At playgroup last Friday

Forgot...

to mention that with the playoffs going on Eliana has picked up another word and its 'HOCKEEEEE". That is how she says it while she is smiling. She even says it while falling asleep. Maybe she will be a candidate for WHL, lol.

18 Months and looking forward...

Eliana is 18 months old as of today. The last six months have really flown by and she has blossomed into a spirited little gal. Her personality has shined through the last few months. She exhibits alot of determination, assertiveness (I think she could be a bully sometimes, a match for Kira, lol), not much patience right now, and full of beautiful smiles all day long. She is learning fast from counting to 10 to copying words you say, definately like a sponge right now. We're still at 16 teeth so alot of solid night rest lately, whew!! Eliana is very active, in fact she has us chasing her most of the times whether in the park, playgroup, or mall it seems like we are what they refer to as "herding a cow" (chinese saying, I know it sounds weird), but boy do we get our exercise.

Eliana examining a white mouse at the pet store, fascinating she thought...

At the park engineering the caboose...

Looking for the airplane in our back yard...

Trying on her sunglasses, on and off, on and off, on and off, it was hard to get a pic...

Fun Week...

It again was a busy and fun week and added bonus of Mother's day dinner at Pao Pao's with everyone ( I mean every member of our family plus more). It was nice to have the fine weather again.

This is my back garden (the clematis vine pictured in last post). I am pleased with its growth this year. Its very special to me.

Eliana learning to use the markers (thanks to auntie rebecca) they are rounded and especially designed for 18+ hands. The drawing is her first original and may be worth money one day.

Eliana lounging in the chair at the store, it had a matching sofa too! Reminded me of the old corvette car seats with the piping. She enjoyed the comfort.

Max and Mercedes enjoying the front with Eliana. When you open our front door, Eliana does a bee line straight into the front and down the road into our neighbours house where her dog is usually in the basement and she peers thru the screen to see Sadie.

Nice week of sunshine and visits...

Our friend Janine and her daughter, Kira, visited with us and did they have fun. Eliana is 5 months older than Kira and get along very well with sharing toys and always have a lovely visit. Notice the matching hoodies (compliment of Auntie Sofie, with thanks).

My Clematis vine blooming nicely this year. The backyard garden was planted during my pregnancy by daddy and Jennifer and it has finally grown in beautifully this season. Thank you to both for a good job!

Eliana enjoying a moment of silent reading before bedtime

Pao Pao visited this week too and here she is hugging Eliana before bedtime

Daddy and Mummy and Eliana went to a restaurant on the weekend. she enjoys peeking over the curtains and looking at the people and cars.

Jason and Katherine at Eliana's wake up time from her afternoon nap. She is always warm and cuddly then and gave each of them big hugs as she shouted big brother and big sister in cantonese, very cute.