Eli

This outfit was Ben;s when he was little.  Eli is starting to get a little more chin.

Sleeping, so peaceful

Cute Hair

Happy Halloween

The beginnings of a pouty lip.  

Bath time, Hike and Dad

Strong Grip.  

Eli often uses his hands to express himself.  

  Lydia has been wanting to go on a hike all summer. We finally took this walk/hike on Thursday.  It is just a really cool trail that you can walk on to go under the bridge. There are some waterfalls along the way and some steep stairs too. It was fun to go on this tail in the spring and in the fall to see the different aspects of the seasons.  The leaves are changing and the grass is now yellow.  I think we even saw a rattlesnake although we didn't hang around to find out.   Eli wore Dad's hat since we forgot sun screen and a hat for him.  We took a picture of him in it and then Lydia wanted one too. We got to the bridge just in time to see five or six jumpers.   it is really neat to see them jump and pull their chutes.  I think two of them landed in the water or really close to it. That usually doesn't happen.

 Lydia chewing gum. It doesn't last very long before she swallow it but she still likes it.

  Her funny face

About time  for a picture of Eli and his Dad.

and just to make things even her is some with his mom.

Great Grandma and Great Papa

Here is an excerpt from the past.   Ont Thursday the ninth of September, Ben's grandparents came to visit for a day. It was so much fun.  We went out to lunch and enjoyed each other's company.  Lydia loved the sidewalk chalk  and wanted  to play out there all day with it.   

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