YA YA
Amelia is a typical 2 year old in so many ways. She has made up her own name for each of her three siblings. Noah is known to Amelia as "YaYa". Even though he is 11 years older the two have a special relationship. YaYa is her big brother and hero and he has earned this title spending countless hours playing with his little sister. She looks up to him and as I watch the two interact it just warms my heart. How many 13 year old do you know that would spend time having a tea party, going for a nature walk, having tickle fights, even babysitting. He cares so much for her and it is important to him that she know who he is and that he loves her. I don't know for sure but I suspect he realizes that for a good portion of her growing up he will be gone at college. He is putting time in now to build a relationship with her that will last through the time they will spend apart. He is her biggest fan and I know he will be her protector as the years go by.
These photos were taken while we camped this summer. They offer a glimpse into the special friendship between Amelia and YaYa.
