Elle - 14 months

We are used to the happy, cheeeeeese face when she sees the camera Elle.  But at 14 months I think she is on the brink of Stranger Anxiety.  She's had a lot of changes  and is living in a new house, has a new room and a change in her routine.  So, when she sees LaLa, with a big black camera pointed at her, she doesn't break into her normal smiles, she' s a bit more reserved.  Still a cutie though, huh?

She has a new water and sand table and will spend forever out there dumping out the water and playing in the sand.  (Or pouring the water into the sand :) )

She's walking everywhere now.  She walked right over to Papa Oregon to check out his handyman work.  He's fixing the sprinklers.

Nana Oregon loves this photo.  I love that she has a content face, with dirt on her hands and dressed in a girly girl dress.

She's ready to join in on the getting ready for my Bridal Shower Fun...

...but first it's time for oranges, turkey sandwich and yogurt.  I missed her "yum yum" face and noises... but you can see how excited she is to have lunch!

Water Babies

Nicolas is living the life in his bumble bee floaty

And now a turn for Miss Elle

Mama Sonia and her sweet boy.

Both Nicolas and Elle take swimming lessons with their parents so they are super comfortable in the water.  I was in the pool starting at 3 weeks old (we had a pool in our backyard in Houston and my parents wanted to get me comfortable as soon as possible) and have videos of me under the age of one dunking myself!  Elle must take after LaLa (and her mom who was also a fish!)

And up she goes!  No fussing at all!

In their element

We had to do everything we could to keep Jake out of the pool while the babies were enjoying the water.  But a football and such inviting water?  He accidentally joined us a few times. 

Big smiles with Papa 

And perfect conditions to perfect one's tan

Andrew and Uncle Bo chillaxin'

All of the fun in the sun led to tired babies and grown ups too.  Tomorrow is Nicolas and Elle's Baptism.  It's so great to have most of our family under one room to celebrate occasions like this one!