Pictures!

Our friend Kristen Smith takes some awesome pictures!  I would recommend her to anybody who wants to get some good shots!  We just spent 30 minutes taking a few pictures at a little place here in town. 

I think they turned out great!  Kristen did an awesome job, we definitely plan to get her to take more the older Eli gets, (and the warmer the weather gets!)

2 months!

I know it has been a while since I have updated the blog, sorry about that!  Eli is now 11 weeks old and growing like a weed!  At his two month check up, Eli weighed 11 lbs 4 oz, his head circumference was 15.5 inches and his height was 23.5 inches. About 50% in weight and head circumference and 75% in height, so basically, he is tall and skinny!  Eli LOVES to talk, he coos and gurgles all day, everyday, he said "mama" two days ago, (I know he doesn't realize I'm his mama, but it makes me feel great regardless!)   He also tries to roll over, we aren't quite there yet, but he tries and can succeed with a little help.  If you're holding him, 9 times out of 10, you better be standing him up!  He loves standing up and sitting in his bumbo like he's already so much older, I'm not sure if I like him growing up so quickly... Time is already flying before my eyes way too fast... Speaking of flying, David and I went to the airport Wednesday and wanted to take Eli but decided it might be a little early for that... We did put his aviator hat that Jessica got him on and he looked adorable!! 

My little pilot.

Eli loved his walk with mommy and daddy in his awesome stroller!

He loves to sit up like a big boy already!

Sweetest smile ever!

Quality Aunt Elizabeth time.

Loves his Aunt Lauren.

Love this sweet baby!

The grandchildren have no rules at the grandparents house.

My sweet, sweet nephew.

Eli playing with his cousin.

Here are a few flashes of what's been going on in Eli's neighborhood!

Christmas!

Christmas this year was wonderful!  Santa came to see Eli at our house and we've been to several gatherings, with one more to go!  We got up at 7 to see what Santa brought Eli, he stayed awake for that and for me and David to open his presents.  He was very excited... He spent time with grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins, we all had a great time getting to see our families, although we wish we could have seen everyone.  Here are some pictures from Christmas day.

My little Santa.

Christmas morning.

Carter-man playing with his toys.

Eli and Aunt Erin.

It had been a rough day of being held...

 Round Two!

Eli and Great-Grandpa.

Uncle Draper.

Eli and Mackenzie.

Four Generations.

Round Three!

Eli and his cousin Beckett.

Sweet man-man.

Loving this play mat.

Eli and Aunt Elizabeth.

Lila-Bean!

Lila and Carter getting ready for presents!

What Tab-Tab?

Eli and Daddy.

 

 

 

 

 

 

My sweet nephew!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I hope the pictures are showing up correctly for everybody else!  They look off on my screen for some reason. But we hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!! :-)