Go DAWGS!

Cute pic of Eli supporting the Dawgs last Saturday.  He's wearing a jersey that some friends sent him.  (Thanks Shannon and Brian!)  I just love Eli's toothy grin! 

Fabulous Fall!

What a beautiful few weeks we have been experiencing!  Fall has always been one of my favorite seasons...it signals change, the holidays, football...so many great memories are wrapped up in fall.  We have been quite the busy little bees these last few weeks.  Eli has started attending Gymboree classes where he is learning concepts like big and small, some fun new songs and is getting to play with kids his age and a little older.  It is also nice because mommy is there and gets to talk to other mommies!  I have been attending a stay-at-home mom's bible study which has been really great.  We learn, laugh and talk. It has been really helpful to me.  We've also been enjoying the beautiful weather by going to the park, the beach, and for walks around the neighborhood with our friends.  I've added some pics of our fall activites.

Eli is doing well.  He is trying hard to talk.  He can say some words but most of the time I have no idea what is coming out of his mouth.  He is still holding on to that happy disposition (not this week but most of the time) and laughs a lot.  He is so cute to watch as he stumbles around the house laughing all the way.

Jeff has been pretty busy lately.  He has traveled to Jacksonville, FL and San Diego, CA for golf trips over the last few months.  He is finally home for a little while and although we did just fine while he was gone, we missed him and are glad he's back.

Eli actually walking!

Hi all,

 I just wanted to update the blog with a video of Eli walking on his own.  He is still a bit shaky but is doing great and is walking further every time he attempts it.  I know each child is an individual and that walking brings more work for me but I am so glad he is finally walking.  It took us 17 mos to get here and I was beginning to wonder if he would ever try it!  Enjoy the crazy, drunken baby as he makes his way across the room. 

The best of September

Sorry it has been so long since I have blogged.  I am really not good at keeping up with this.  Since the last blog Eli and I have been all over the place.  We were in GA for a week, then went to Daytona Beach with my mom and sisters, back home and then to Destin this last weekend for a wedding.  We have had lots of fun and I hope you enjoy the pictures!

Eli is Walking...sort of

Check out the video of Eli walking.  We have had this toy since Christmas and while he has loved the buttons and music on the plane he has had no interest in walking with it.  Just this past week he started walking with the help of the plane and was cracking up! 

Hope you guys enjoy Eli as he busts a move!

These are some shots of Eli over the passed week or so.  I tried to add one of Eli and his friend Ashley having snack.  She came over to play for about an hour that day and I felt like a mom!  It was crazy!  Another fun thing that has happened over the last week is that Eli likes to play in his Pak n Play as a fort.  He seems to really enjoy it.  He hates the Pak n Play in its true form but loves it on its side, go figure!  

The pics I was actually able to add are of him standing at the front door playing in the curtain and of his first Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich.  He isn't a mess because we broke it up into tiny little pieces.  He really liked it which is great since it is so easy!  Anyway, just wanted you to see Eli and how he is growing!

Eli and Friends

The past few weeks have been lots of fun for Eli and his friends.  We have had play dates in he afternoon with his friend Ashley, his new friend Brian over one day last week and a play date with our Okie friends and their kids.  

Eli is doing great.  This week he is really enjoying throwing his toys all over the house. He is getting stonger all the time and is almost ready to stand on his own.  He can stand for about 2 seconds and then he gets scared and immediately sits.  He is also becoming more and more adventurous with going up and down the stairs that we have at our home.  He loves swimming which is a huge turn around since the 4th of July in Daytona and is just so lovey in general.  He gives the best hugs in town, just ask the ladies in the nursery at church. 

 

I have really been burdened this past week with teaching Eli self-control.  I am learning more and more how important self-control is to his life now and to his future.  So, if you think about it please pray with me that self-control will be established in the life of our young boy.  Eli is such a sweet, smart boy and I'm so glad I get to be his mom!