Kid of the Day

Eli is Kid of the Day on American Baby Magazine's and Parent's Magazine's website today! Take a look! You'll need to scroll down the the bottom of the page. If you don't get to see it today, he will be in the archive starting in November. Enjoy!
http://www.americanbaby.com/common/magazine/index.jsp?sssdmh=dm15.92434&esrc=nwaspo&email=775192842&_requestid=109107

Daddy and Eli Time

Eli loves books! Daddy uses this special time before bed each night to read some books with Eli. Isn't this the cutest?

While Daddy is Away, Eli and Mommy will Play!

On Tuesday Scott left for Miami, Florida for his work, so Eli and Mommy got to have some special time together. On Wednesday we went to lunch at Applebee's with Grandpa and Grandma Joey. Eli had fun flirting with the waitress and talking to all the people around us. Can you tell he's a lot like his Daddy? Later that evening we went over to Grandma and Paw Paw's house. Eli loves playing with the little cars they have and putting them into their pull-out couch. It's not going to be an easy job getting those out! On Thursday we went to dinner at Hacienda with Marcia (one of Mommy's teaching partners). Eli loved hearing the waitresses sing and clap "Happy Birthday" to others! He joins right in with the clapping. And, on Friday we went to lunch at Luchessi's with Kate (a friend of Mommy's from her old band). Eli, again, talked to everyone and had each of the waitresses stopping by our table to play with him. We then went shopping together, and Daddy returned home that evening. We had such a fun week visiting with friends and family!

On Saturday we went to Mia Morrison's 3rd birthday party. Eli had such a fun time crawling around and getting into everything. He loved exploring and hanging around the other kids....especially Gracie. It's so hard being the youngest because he SO wants to be able to join all the big kids. Soon! We ended up staying at the Morrison's house pretty late to watch the Notre Dame and IU games. Eli was pretty exhausted and didn't get to bed until pretty late. It was well worth it to have such a full day of fun!

Happy 3rd Birthday, Mia! Thanks for inviting us to your party and letting us be part of your special day!

Leo's Birthday Party at Thistleberry Farm

Cousin Leo had his 3rd birthday party at Thistleberry Farm this Saturday. We had many fun adventures at the farm. First, we had Subway sandwiches and snacks to eat. We watched Leo open some of this birthday presents. Next, we did some of the farm activities. We went into the barn and saw roosters, bunnies, horses and chicks. One of the roosters followed people around in the barn, and Eli loved watching him. We then went on the hayride. It took us out into the pumpkin patch, and we picked out a pumpkin that was just Eli's size. We chose not to go through the corn maze. It was just too hot, so we spent more time watching the animals. Everyone gathered back to the birthday area and had some cake. It was funny to watch Cousin Vincent stuff his mouth with cake. He was wearing most of it! Last, Eli took a pony ride. He loved it! He giggled the whole time. We had such a fun time at Leo's party!

Happy Birthday Leo! We love you!

Eli Gets a Haircut

Eli got his first haircut today. Our friend, Carrie Eakins, is a stylist. She cuts Scott's hair every few weeks and was able to fit Eli in, too. Eli's hair was getting really long, and the mullet thing just wasn't working for him. Mommy was trying to hold off as long as she could to keep him looking like a baby (tear). Now he really looks like a little boy! But, I admit, the hair looks much better. So handsome!

Eli's First Steps

Yesterday Eli took his first steps by himself! Normally, we have to hold on to his hands for him to walk. He does always cruise around the room holding onto anything, so we knew it would be soon. He held onto his walker and walked across the floor a few times. Scott was able to video tape it. Click on this link to view. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2ZIwcoyHeM Eli was so proud of himself. So cute! Our boy is growing up!