Check This Out

Everlee has started to talk more and more these days. I always look forward to our backseat conversations on the way home from school. I can't help but laugh at the way she is developing her own phrases and little sayings. Just the other day, we were playing with Everlee's Legos (her favorite new toy) when she said, "Hey,Mom! Check this out!" Followed by, "Oh, my! Look at this!" while placing her hand on her cheek. She is taking right after me, and becoming quite the social butterfly.

Aaaaargh!

While on our cruise this summer, Everlee discovered her love of Pirates. She participated in a Pirate Adventure aboard the cruise ship and her fascination catapulted from there. Everlee's new favorite show is, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, on the Disney channel. She loves to chime in and declare the password while fighting along to stop Captain Hook. Naturally, for Halloween Everlee wanted to be a pirate. Her favorite joke became, "What is a Pirate's favorite letter?" "Arrrrrgh!!"

Pumpkin Patch!

Ever since, Everlee, was a few months old we started taking her to the Pumpkin Patch at the local church. It gives us a chance to take some great fall pictures and Everlee loves to pick out a pumpkin for each member of the family. Usually, her favorite toy at the time will also get their very own pumpkin as well. This year, Everlee was able to take more of an active role. She picked out several large pumpkins, many which were green with large bumps. It made us realize she understands the beauty which lies within. Everlee carried her own pumpkins and helped pull the wagon. It is so much fun to watch her maneuver her way around the pumpkin patch because it is clear she is on a mission. She always seems to know exactly what she is looking for. We never leave without the Perfect Pumpkin!

The Scarecrow was there to greet us!

SMILE!

Finding the Perfect Pumpkin!

I have this wagon under control!

Going on Three!

When Everlee was first born my mom told me to treasure every moment because time "flies by". I always knew it would go by quickly but you never know until you have a child of your own just how quickly time "flies by". Every day, Everlee becomes a little taller, her hair a little longer, and she becomes more and more independent. She is know longer a baby but a remarkable, bright, and creative little girl. This summer we celebrated her third birthday along with many, many milestones. Along with turning three, Everlee has learned to express her likes and dislikes. She isn't afraid to tell us what she needs, wants, or what she thinks might not be fair. Here are few of her favorite things.......

Everlee's once love for Sesame Street quickly changed to Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go. Everlee loved Dora so much we had a Dora the Explorer Safari themed birthday party. Along with Dora and Diego, Everlee loves the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Jake and the Neverland Pirates. If Everlee were to choose a movie for movie night it would most likely be: Toy Story 1,2, or 3, Monsters Inc., Tinkerbell, and the Polar Express.

Everlee's favorite past time is playing in her play room with all of her toys. She loves her Buzz Light Year and Woody doll from Toy Story. Currently, Everlee enjoys taking ALL of her toys and placing them/organizing them into various bags. She will use purses, backpacks, plastic bags, and even buckets to sort her favorite toys. Before we leave the house each day, Everlee, will fill a purse or bag with as many items as she can fit. We have had quite a few broken zippers in our house lately.

Everlee has always had a love for music and dancing. She seems to have been born with the rythym I lacked as a child. Everlee loves to dance to any type of music. She also loves to sing songs like: Twinkle, Twinkle, ABC's, Rain, Rain Go Away, The Wheels on the Bus, and the Itsy, Bitsy Spider. She also has a "You" song which is her all time favorite. We still have not quite figured out the origin of this song.

Each day, Everlee begins to talk more and more. My favorite part of the day is the when we have our little conversations in the car after school. She tells me about her day, what she played outside, the art project they created in class, and who she played with in the classroom. Everlee leaves school each day saying, "Bye School! See you again tomorrow." A few of Everlee's favorite phrases are: "I'm coming Mommy." (This is while she is stuffing her bags as we are trying to leave the house.) We may hear, "I'm coming Mommy!" 5 or 6 times before we actually make it out the door. Everlee always starts a story with, "I know..." She loves to play tickle monster and will often sneak up to us, tickle our toes, and say, "Tickle Tickle". She loves how this phrase turns into a game of Tickle-Monster. Whenever, Everlee sees a flower she claims it is, "Mimi's flower". My mom was amazing at how many flowers she had in and around Wilmington. Every flower belonged to her.

Blue, Blue Blue! Everlee's world would be perfect if everything was covered in the color blue. She wants blue nail polish to paint her toys, blue Popsicles after school, blue juice at dinner, and blue ice cream on her birthday cake. If Everlee is ever given a choice of color, she will always pick blue. In the weeks leading up to her birthday party, Everlee would tell everyone she was having, "blue i cream with my cake!"

Bee, Go Home!

Everlee received her first bee sting while swimming in our pool on Sunday. She took it rather well and put on a very brave face. Although, the situation was not funny, her remark was rather humorous. We showed Everlee what was left of the bee and she firmly stated, "Bee, go home! This is my pool."

Happy 3rd Birthday!

Everlee is currently dedicated to Dora the Explorer. It is what she asks

to watch morning, noon, and night aside from her favorite movies (Obviously, she doesn't watch TV morning, noon, and night). We decided to throw her a Dora the Explorer Safari themed party. Everlee invited, friends, family, and neighbors to help her celebrate her special day. It was a perfect day to splash in the pool, indulge in too much pizza, and devour our favorite Apple Annie cake. I think Everlee's favorite part of the day was when everyone gathered around to sing "Happy Birthday". She definitely stocked up on her wishes because she tried to blow out the candles numerous times. No one ever said you couldn't have more than one birthday wish!

Sporting Your Safari Gear

Say Cheese!

Waiting Patiently for the Cake

Apple Annie's Masterpiece

Ready to Make a Wish

Blowing Out the Candles

Sharing with Our Friends

Just One Little Taste

Music Video

Everlee has truly turned into a music loving, dancing queen. Whenever she has a free moment she will start to dance and sing a tune. One evening, we had friends visiting from Maryland who also had a daughter who loved to sing and dance. It didn't take the girls long before they decided to make their own music videos. I love how Everlee isn't afraid to let her spirit shine. She really knows how to light up a room and make everyone present want to get up and dance.