A favourite of mine...

Eliana and big brother lazying around on Christmas day...

Happy Happy Happy...

That is what Eliana walks around saying these days. She is overall a happy child. Here some more pics over the holidays.

Big brother and sister on Christmas day at home

Enjoying the swing alot

Nothing sweeter than a Purdy's ice cream with mega sprinkles...it was a fun clean up

Enjoying the sun yesterday in our cul-de-sac with neighbours

A wet day with her wellies and jumping in puddles...one of her favourite things to do on a rainy day

whooPOO!!!

Well, I guess it was to come, Eliana is now doing No. 2 in the potty, 2 days in a row, so far and fingers crossed...She is getting a really good handle on this...YEAH!!

Twinkle Twinkle...

Eliana has always loved this song and I've been singing it to her since she was an infant. Here she is singing it to me now. BTW, she loves stars, planets and moons. One of her favourite books is about our solar system. Here is Eliana's singing debut

whooPEE...

The second part of the word being the word of the day. Our little girl went to the grown up potty today and let out a "stream" to put it politely. Although I was explaining it to her when she was I am not sure if she actually knew it but after my praising, clapping, and shouts to daddy, I think she got it. Eliana has been going without diapers for a few hours at a time lately. It helps that she has been watching her dvd of Elmo and his potty time. It was such a moment of joy...WOW... She is also now not using sippy cups and drinking from a cup. I need to work on the 1 bottle she has and diapers and we will move onto the next step. Weeeeeeee...

Happy Holidays...

Its a busy time of the year for all. Since our last post our household has gone thru some great times. Eliana's sister obtained her drivers licence, daddy has scored a top grade in his heavy duty ticket, brother has actually kept his place clean and tidy all on his own and finished his first two courses at UBC, these are all fabulous accomplishments, good work guys, I am very proud of you. For myself, I feel my brain is finally coming back, at least thats my opinion.

OK we wish all of our family and friends a Happy Chanukah and Christmas. We miss our overseas family so dearly and hope to see them soon. Thanks for viewing the blog.
Be safe and peaceful during this wonderful season. All of our love...

Eliana touring her would be preschool next year. She loved it and the people are very giving

At Lucy's birthday party at Gymboree in Vancouver, it was a blast and so organized

Daddy is having fun when the party had some group time

Eliana's first night present

Gifts surrounding the Menorah

Eliana and daddy admiring the candles, she wants to blow them out like her cake

Eliana and daddy lighting the first candle

Giuliano visiting Eliana

Is he not just the perfect image of what you think a "BABY" would be...
Truly squeezeable and a perfect baby boy

Beautiful days...

It has been so beautiful with the sunshine and crisp air. Eliana has been enjoying the parks for as long as it lasts... Since celebrating her second birthday she has blossomed even more (mother's opinion). The pictures below show her feeding a baby a bottle while in her rocking chair and below playing house.
Eliana had her first dentist visit and no cavities, yeah! I was worried as she was taking a bottle during the night up to about a month ago. Some areas to watch for but with continuous brushing we should be fine. She was all fine with the dentist visit. She watched the TV on the ceiling, pointed to things, and then the time for the "chair" and it was abit frantic then but the DR. managed to take a quick peek and voila... Phew...
Eliana continues to expand her vocabulary and can spell the letters in words (upper case, for now). She loves shapes and her sister has taught her "octagon" if you can believe that. So when we are colouring and creating shapes with playdoh, she will ask for her new shape. She amazes us everyday. Eliana has been combining her words to make short 3 word sentences but lately she is trying to say longer sentences and you can see her mind working fast...what fun, now I will have another person telling me what to do and how to do it...LOL...

Looking forward to seeing all of you over the holiday season.

Doll house with mamma and baby sitting in their chairs

At playgroup playing with the building bench

At Steveston Park

Giving love and hugs to a baby doll

Dr. after visit..she is looking at her crayon shaped bubble maker..