- She is talking up a storm and will repeat what we say. She has really been into Christmas - and will say Santa, presents, ornaments, candy cane, cookies, tree, etc....
- She LOVES to read and will pick out what books she wants read every night. She really likes her Christmas books and Sandra Boynton books. She will say "again" if the first time wasn't enough and we will read it over and over until she picks a new book!
- She wants to dress herself and will get very upset if we try to help her. She really does a good job:) She says "boots" and will put on her little pink boots and also loves to put on our shoes.
- We have started potty training. We have to bribe her with M&Ms just to sit on the potty. This should be fun.....
- She likes to "bake" things in her little play kitchen.
- LOVES water - which includes bath time and putting items in her cup and watching them float. She doesn't want a cup with a lid anymore - but usually dumps water in a big girl cup on herself, the floor, or my laptop (I now have a new one....).
- She is a great little mom. She takes her dolls with her. Yesterday she took one of her pampers and laid her baby on the changing pad and wanted to change her diaper. She also gives her babies a bottle and sits them in her little rocking chair infront of the tv.
- She says "hat" and puts on a cute hat that is too small for her head and walks around the house with it on.
- Gives Roxie a hug first thing in the morning and calls Ricco - Boo Boo.
- She now enjoys going to church and playing with the other kids in the nursery.
- Feeds herself with a regular spoon (she doesn't like the baby stuff:)
- Draws and colors (including brown marker on Gilbert's face when he fell asleep watching her!!!!)
Gilbert and I are so blessed to have a happy, healthy, funny girl with tons of personality. I will try to be better with updating the blog!
Waiting in line for the bear to come to life! (She did NOT want to help!)
Of course I had to pick out some stylish boots for Pim!
She loves to color!
Daddy's Girl
Driving home. Eva with her socks and shoes already off - and now trying to take of Pim's boots.
Drinking some vanilla milk.
Grammie with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren
Sophia Grace on the plane. Such a silly little girl.
Dancing in the room before taking a bath together.
Playing with rocks outside. And yes, those are band-aids on her outfit - courtesy of Nurse Sophia Grace.
The weather was perfect for outside play.
Mom requested a mini-van and got this. Amy & Mom said it drove nicely - and I thought the interior was pretty good. But not good for 3 carseats and legroom in the 3rd row seat. Also not a lot of room in the back for luggage. Good thing Amy and Mom are good packers! 
The rooms were really nice and spacious. Eva really liked the chair!
The waterpark was great. Most everything was indoors, but the did have an outdoor area. If I had brought sunscreen, we probably would have spent more time outdoors on Saturday. The weather was perfect to be outdoors! Inside was temperature controlled and was just the perfect level of warmth - and the water wasn't cold - yeah! There were things to do for all different ages - I enjoyed the kiddie pool and lazy river!
You really couldn't be lazy on the lazy river because water would blast out at various places!
Nolan waiting for the bucket of water to dump on his head....
Austin showing his dunking skills....
And not to be outdone, Seth slams one in!
Seth took a turn going down the slide....
Erin and Eva have a special relationship. I wish I could take her home with me!
The Short kids. Erin, Seth, Nolan and Austin.
Eva was super tired and the kids did their best to entertain her.
The Short Family Photo
Reading with Nolan.
A piggyback ride with Erin.
A silly rope wasn't going to keep her out!
She was out for the drive home!