Just Catchin' Up

My halloween blog should have been posted well around Halloween but I haven't been too good about keeping the blog updated.  While it doesn't look like we've been up to much we actually have been.  My mom visited the first week in November and we took Eli to the zoo and did all kinds of fun things.  The second weekend in November I was able to get away for a few days with some friends.  We had a great weekend on Lake Sinclair, thanks to the Snow family for letting us stay in their lake house.  The weekend basically consisted of food and lots of conversation, but hey it has been about two years and 3 babies since our last girls weekend so that's a lot to catch up on.  Then, our family travelled home for Thanksgiving where we enjoyed family and lots of good food.  This was our first trip home since Eli started walking so it was fun to watch everyone's reaction to his moves.  Of course now the Christmas season is heavily upon us.  We've been shopping and partying for a few weeks now.  We put our tree up last weekend and it has been hilarious to watch Eli every time we turn on the lights...mouth wide open with a huge gasp and a lot of oohs and aahs.  He loves it!  We will be taking Eli to see Santa at a Christmas party tonight so I hope it goes well.  I'll try to post some of the pics from the party on the blog tomorrow.  Until then enjoy these new shots of our sweet boy!

Halloween '08

Halloween has been a blast!  We have actually been celebrating for about a week. We kicked off the Halloween festivities last Saturday night when we went to the Chesnuts for a Halloween party.  The kids got to dress up, Ann planned some crafts and games for the kids, and the adults just got to hang out.  The food was yummy and the company was was wonderful as usual.  Then on Sunday, I worked a fall festival for Jeff's squadron, the VT-2 Doer Birds.  (Don't ask me what a Doer Bird is because I don't even think they know.)  Probably the highlight of the festival was the costume parade.  All the little kiddos were so cute and proud of their costumes and some of them were really creative.  I think my favorite was a little Minnie Mouse (but only because my own little one was at home napping with his daddy).  She was so cute and I thought it was a really great idea!  Finally, the week finished out with Trick or Treating and more food with our friends from church.  We did this last year when Eli was just a little peacock and it seems to be turning into our Halloween tradition.  This year Eli was a baseball player and quite a handsome one at that.  I hope you enjoy the pictures from all of our Halloween fun!

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!