McElroy Acres...

Happy Birthday Layla and Melina!

Maeve and I attended Layla and Melina's gymnastics birthday party on Sunday. Layla is now 10 and Melina is 6. How time flies!

Maeve really enjoyed benign able to crawl around everywhere and of course hanging with her cousins.

Getting chased by Grammy

The chase ensues

Taking off!

Maeve and Gianna are only about 3 and a half months apart so it is fun to watch them together. I don't know why, but they love to hug and kiss each other. And we love watching it!

The birthday girls opening presents

Meet Baby Evey!

Baby Evey, only a few hours old!

Monday, January 21st, 2013, my good friend, Jenny Smith, became a mother to Eve Isabel Smith, otherwise known as Evey. I find it very fitting that she delivered on the 21st, since both her and her husbands birthdays on on the 21st, as well as their anniversary!

Bald and beautiful

First night home, Maeve meets Evey

Yesterday we got to go over to Jenny and Josh's house and hang with Jenny and Evey. Maeve was fascinated by the little baby. Hard to believe that Maeve was that size 11 months ago!

So tiny!

Their dog, Louie, is very curious!

So was Maeve!

Then Evey woke up and Maeve broke out her pointer finger. I love Evey's reaction (disclaimer, no babies were hurt in the making of these photos)

Then it was time for pictures with Jenny and Evey

bright eyes

Glowing!

Evey and I, welcome to the world, you beautiful girl!

Everyday Maeve, January Edition

Once again, some of my favorite pictures of Maeve!

Maeve in her Eagles gear

Maeve in her bee outfit

Cool Onesie (Let's Bee Friends)...who made this?

Helping Mommy workout...

Walking with her bestie, Lillian

Attacking paparazzi (photo credit to Emma)

Lucky Duck onesie...who made this?

Adorable blue sweater form Aunt Jill and Sloane with oh so cute fringe boots

cuddling with Daddy

Trying to maneuver in the play area.

"smelling flowers"

Smiling at Nan

Feeling with flowers

She has very expressive hands

Perfect size!

Can you see her teeth? She has 6 now!

Contemplating knocking out the dwarfs

Taking a stroll

Maeve has a very special relationship with Cooper, Pop-pop and Nan's dog. Cooper is very laid back to Maeve and very protective of her. She loves petting him and hanging with him. She even loves sharing toys and beds with him. I really enjoy the pictures of Cooper and Maeve together.

Petting Cooper

Laying down for a nap

Pushing her chair around

Sippy cup!

These next few photos make me laugh. She looks like she is giving a speech!

Pointer finger attacks!

Loud and clear

Oh my, even she can't get over her pointer finger

Taking a rest in Cooper's new bed.

Reading a book in Cooper's new bed.

Bee photo shoot!

Cooper is probably thinking, "Poor Maeve, they dress her up and take pictures" But he doesn't know he's next!

Poor Cooper!

Hehe!

Where's Maeve?

There she is!

Deep into her book

Smiley girl

Mischievous look

All dressed up in her smocked dress

Pretty girl, glad she brings joy to not only our lives but others, we all needed a smile this day!

Reading one of her favorite books, Architects make ZigZags

Living in the chaos!

It is no secret that Josh and I love to climb. We have our own holds and set up a little wall for Maeve in the garage. It is so great to see her face light up when we take her over to the wall and she climb up. It is amazing how strong such a little peanut can be!