We've been having so much fun as a family lately and are loving the stages that these 2 are in. Buxton has become very motivated to do everything on his own, like getting dressed, making his Greens Superfood/Chocolate milk in the morning, brushing his teeth, etc. But he still wants someone to lift the toilet seat for him (I have created a germophobe!). He's become really helpful and loves to bring me things I need, put his shoes away, and even is pretty good at picking up his toys most days. He still constantly says "I love you" too, and I treasure that this little habit has hung around.
Elin is talking up a storm, counting (into the teens!), singing all kinds of songs, and just learned the game of "hide and seek" by watching Daddy and Buxton play. It's super funny when out of nowhere she just covers her eyes and starts counting...not having told anyone she wants to play the game.
We were really lucky to have a visit from the Heffner family recently and Elin ate up all the attention from her Great Grandaddy. He was equally as happy to spend some QT with her.
Two weekends ago we were in the mountains for the Blowing Rock Horse Show. Mom is really involved with the Equestrian preserve that hosts the show and spends 2 weeks every summer at this show. It was quite a treat for Elin and Buxton to be able to ride in the lead line class on Sunday. We had a very proud MiMi!
Our close friends, Sheila and Jessica Hood, were up for the show and helped Elin during her walk. Jessica used to show and was the perfect "leader" for Elin. She even picked out Elin's very horse show appropriate bows for her hair!
And Buxton loved his equestrian get-up.
The lead line class started during nap time so Elin didn't smile a lot due to being pretty tired. She loooves horses, but her eyes were so droopy that we thought she may fall asleep during her walk around the ring.
All the kids received blue ribbons and bags with candy and a stuffed animal.
Happy boy!
Elin finally cracked a smile when she saw that her prize was a frog!
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