Update

I was just telling Brent tonight that we need to write down all the funny things that Ephrem is up to right now. What better place to store treasured memories than on our blog right? So, I will be updating more frequently if for noone else but our family. We don't want to forget ANYTHING about Ephrem's childhood. So, here goes...

#1) After Thanksgiving Ephrem has begun to talk A LOT. Favorite sayings and words include:
-"Where'd Mommmy/Daddy/Miley go?"
-"C'mon Mommy"
-"Thank you"
-"Please"
-"No!" of course
-"I don't know"
-"My truck"
-"Watch Mommy!"
-"I want...up/down/juice/milk/cocos/Elmo/Barney/."
-"Lights on/off"
-"Shopping!"
-"Church"
-"Wal-Mart"

#2) Ephrem does not really enjoy playing with toys other than his bike and his trampoline. He much prefers playing with real life objects such as: keys, pots and pans, remotes, turning the lights on and off, banging on pots and pans, coasters, spray bottles, opening and closing doors, laundry baskets, socks (as hand puppets) oven mits (as hand puppets) and anything else he can find that is not a toy. He also likes running around with Miley, dancing, being chased, hiding in dark closets and running.

#3) The one thing he does LOVE right now is this tiny rubber mouse he got for Halloween. He's obsessed with it and even ripped it's tail off on accident. He asks for it first thing in the morning and last thing before he goes to bed.

#4) Favorite Movie: Elmo in Grouchland (He really doesn't watch anything else but an occasional Thomas show).

#5) Favorite Foods: Pizza, Mac N Cheese, Leftovers, Hot Dogs, Salsa or anything spicy, Chicken Nuggets, McDonald's fries.

#6) Favorite Songs: This week it's "Frere Jacques" Hopefully we'll be able to video him singing it. HILARIOUS!

#7) Ephrem goes to daycare and LOVES it. He flirts with all the other kids' moms and runs around like he owns the place.

#8) Ephrem still goes to bed b/w 6-6:30 most nights and continues to be an early riser. He does love playing in his crib when he wakes up in the morning and has been known to throw a few parties in his crib at 3am (singing and talking to his toys for an hour b/f he falls back asleep.)

#9) Ephrem is a TOTAL social guy. He would much rather prefer being on the go and hanging out with all his friends (Bo, Amy, Tekle, Luke, Lila, Benton, Reagan and Amanda) than hanging out at home. He is constantly on the go and is super playful and happy.

Brent and I continue to thank God and stand in awe of the amazing gift He has given us in this precious little boy.

Ephrem 2 Year Old Pictures

Here's some sneak peek pics. of Ephrem we had done last week at our house. Our photographer Elle at Ella Bella Photography was amazing. She gives great discounts to adoptive families. Ephrem turns 2 in less than a month and I can't believe it. He's growing up so fast I can't stand it!

What We've Been Up To

I haven't posted in a while so I felt it was time. Here are some pics. of what's been going on with us. Ephrem continues to do great. He is really speaking a lot now. He calls all books "Bibles" and is beginning to enjoy toddler songs. His favorites are "Twinkle, Twinkle" and "Patty Cake." He is trying new foods: strawberries and pineapple are the latest things he'll eat this week. He also loves McDonald's chicken nuggets and fries. Ephrem loves taking a bath and LOVES his dog Miley. "Miley" is the first thing he says in the morning and usually the last thing he says at night. He also blows kisses at us after we lay him in his crib and says "Night, Night." Too cute!

Austin Shower and Trip to OKC

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Ephrem's First Play Date