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Well, we are coming to the end of visiting with the Rodgers' side and are gearing for a few days stay at my parents starting tomorrow. Then Friday we make the long trek home in FL.

All is well, not much to report. Elly is quite strong and can push to standing when she's against your chest and can hold her head steady for close to a minute. Pretty impressive. She's smiling more and more and following motions. It's crazy how fast it seems she is growing.

Arielle is simply amazing us with her mimicry. She's getting to the point where you can ask her to say/repeat just about anything and she'll try to say it back. Very aware of what's going on around her and who's going where and so on. It's crazy to see her as a young child now instead of our baby. She's also still doing well with Elly. Hasn't seemed affected at all. I was recently told that children under 2 years old that welcome a sibling will not, within 24 hours, remember life without them. Which is interesting and has seemed to prove true. You know what that means, right? If she isn't bothered then it is Potty Training Time! Woo Hoo! When we get back to FL we are going to let the fun times begin. . and then after that it is going to be "Bye Bye Paci" time. :). . .In another month we are also going to give a go at Diaperless Baby with Elly. We figure if it doesn't work then we are back using diapers anyways :). . I am sure to have a lot of fun stories upon our return home.

Thats all for right now. Enjoying my time with Brandon and I am actually looking forward to our travel home. We plan to stop a place or two and leisurely make our way back. Which all our children would enjoy since no one has broken the 2 year age yet (Arielle, Elly, Sam & Solo). I'll let you know how that goes.

Take care and talk to you soon! Love, Nicole