Birthday Song

Happy,Happy Birthday!!!

Lydia turns 2 !!!!!

I blew up lots of balloons and the night before and she was so excited to see them all when she woke up.

In the morning Emma, Lydia's friend came over and gave her some candy and the movie, The Swan Princess. We made some little cupcakes and watched some of the movie before both girls had to take a nap.

She loved blowing out the candles. She blew some out when Emma was here, and could hardly wait until we put some in her cake.

Blowing out the Candles.  We sang and blew out candles at least four times.  So much fun to see Lydia so excited.

Presents from Grandma and Papa

Straw cup from Dad and Mom

Bubbles from Mom and Dad

The day after we went to the park and she was excited to wear her new clothes.  She looked so much older for some reason.  The color of the jacket looked great.

Awake and Alert

When Eli is awake he is really aware of what is going on around him.  He already lifts his head so well. He perks his head up to mom's or dad's voice.  He is also good with his hands.  He likes to grab onto whoever is holding him.  His eyes are dark.  They will most likely be brown.

Little shoes are so cute

Growing Bigger and Bigger

My kids are growing up so much.  Lydia will often say that Eli is growing bigger and bigger. They both are changing. I guess you can't stop time. Eli has been  a great.  When he is hungry he is hungry but other than that he is patient and can sleep through almost any noise. 

Here he is deep in thought.

Here is Lydia with her new hair due.  We did pigtails for the first time.

This expression is so cute even though the lighting is not very good.

My sister came for a couple of days.  It was so much fun. She spoiled us with good food and fun presents.  We also got to do sister things like chick flick movies and long analytical conversations and clearance shopping at target.  We found shirts and Capri's all under five dollars a piece.  It was nice to have her here to give me a big boost.  I was able to take naps and work on projects. Ben and I also got to go on a date.  We went Frisbee golfing on Thursday morning.  Which was so nice to get out.  Thanks Chrystal.

After a long day of shopping.  All three kids fell asleep.

Zayne growing up.  He is a year and walking everywhere.  This where Eli will be next year. Crazy.

Sisters

A Few Faces

The following days!!!

After my mom left Ben had a day off.   He was able to spend so much appreciated time with us. Lydia was also able to spend so one on one time with her dad.  She went to the library and the park and the whole nine yards.  the next day Ben had to go back to work so Lydia has been over at a few friends' houses playing.  I think she has enjoyed the time to get out  and play.

 One evening we had ice cream cones and she was posing for the camera.  This is what she would do when you asked her to smile.

This is the first time she really wanted to hold Eli. There is her cheese grin again.

He likes to sleep with his hands up by his face and his legs bent as far as they can go.

They are hard to bend straight for diaper changes.

"Too cute!" A phrase Lydia will often say.

Sweet Visitors.

Grandma and Papa came to visit Lydia was so excited all day.  When they go here we had a wonderful dinner with them.   After dinner everyone went to look at the sights while Eli and I took a nap.  We didn't get enough pictures.  I really feel bad that I never got one of Papa and Eli.  Hopefully that can happen sooner than  later.  It was so much fun to see them.  Short but sweet.  Such fun memories.

Lydia got a big surprise a panda bear.  It was once Ben's bear.  She loved it.

He is Here!!!

Elias Benjamin Dalton

Born on the 31st of August 2010

Weighed 7 lbs 13 oz

This is the day after we brought him home.

At The Hosptial

Grandma finally got to see him.  My mom came on Thursday the 25th and had to leave on the first.  She was able to watch Lydia the whole day and night while I was in the hospital and then she had to leave the next morning.  It was so neat the she could meet Eli before returning home. Thanks mom!