We Have Laughter!!!

Today, I came home and was fixing a late lunch/snack in the kitchen when Matt brought Elijah in and stood him on the counter. I started stomping my feet and making funny faces and Elijah started chuckling! Knowing that Matt is much sillier than I, we swapped places and Matt started dancing around and being silly. The laughter began and we even caught it on video!!!! WOO HOO! This was the best day ever!

Bath Time

Enjoying an evening bath

Comfy and cozy with our big bear towel

We have been experimenting with evening time baths. Elijah seems to enjoy them finally (he used to scream) and we even caught some excited yells on video. Now if I can figure out how to upload a video without youtube. We'll keep trying!

Jogging Stroller!!!

Trying it on for size in the family room

Such a big boy!

My favorite!

Passed out sucking his thumb on our walk this evening

A picture with Matt in it....just to prove he is here some of the time:)

WOO HOO! Our new jogging stroller arrived today and we were SUPER excited to try it out. Elijah seemed really comfortable lounging in it and we really enjoyed taking a short walk. Matt ran with it for a minute and liked it as well. I can't wait to try it out in the morning!

Sit-Ups

We've been working on doing sit-ups each day. Although he's not doing it alone, he's getting much better and his head control is greatly improved. Hopefully it's only a matter of weeks before he's able to sit up independently!

Football Saturday

Elijah, Matt and I enjoyed our Saturday together. After a wonderful workout, we all returned to the house and proceeded to enjoy some college football games. Elijah enjoyed it so much he pooped his pants, then pooped out for two hours!!! If only he would nap like that in his crib. We'll just have to keep working on that one. 

Beat!

Elijah and I had a great rainy Friday. We created this blog and played on the playmat all morning. Unfortunately, Elijah has recently developed an aversion to napping, unless we're running errands, so by the evening it's near impossible to keep him awake. 

Fro-Yo

After such a great workout, we decided to reward ourselves with some frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf. We even rewarded Elijah with a little taste. He loved it...just like his mommy! His favorite was wedding cake and was definitely not a fan of the coffee flavor. 

Working Out

Thanks to Lindy, I can achieve a great workout WITH my stroller!

Working those back muscles

And laughing about it!

Elijah, Matt and I worked out last Saturday and really enjoyed it. I don't look like I'm having fun, but Elijah sure did!

Pool Time!

Grandpa working on hand eye coordination for increased dexterity;)

Borrowing Daddy's hat since Mommy forgot mine.

Trying to teach Elijah how to splash...not by mistake

Sad to be leaving

We went to Grandma and Grandpa's house in Georgetown, TX (just north of Austin) and had a great time! The weather was cool enough that we felt comfortable taking Elijah to the pool. Despite forgetting his sun hat (oops) he seemed to REALLY enjoy it! He's definitely going to be a water baby!!! Afterwards, Grandma and Grandpa had a fun time with him in the shaded area to the side. We love their resort...I mean neighborhood!

2 Month Shots

Passed out in his vibrating swing chair

Note the bandaids and half smile. What a trooper!

Cozy after bath time

Elijah got his first shots and was a serious champ, just like Daddy calls him. He slept most of the day, but was miserable through the late evening. We're not looking forward to the next shots, but I know he'll be tough again.

Random Moments

Daddy's hugs definitely are the best!!!

Grandma was a HUGE help staying with us when I was out-processing from the Army. As a treat, we celebrated with some frozen yogurt at Orange Leaf. Elijah is already a huge fan!!!

Daddy has the magic touch

Visiting Daddy at work in baby fatigues

We really love bath time in our whale tub!

Playing on Mommy and Daddy's bed! It's one of our favorite spots!

First Smiles

This was a special little grin just for mommy. 

While we were in Indiana, Elijah started smiling more responsively. Papa caught a great smile at the dinner table one night. 

Indiana & Chicago Visit

Nonna and Papa on our first day!

Papa's first time meeting Elijah

Tuckered out with mommy 

Our long time neighbor, Barb Emmick, meeting Baby Elijah

My piano teacher and dear friend, Susie Hargrove, even stopped by with her husband for a visit. 

We took a trip to the Indiana Masonic Home to visit our dear friend, George Emmick. He served in the military and has been a wonderful friend and neighbor. 

Our visit to Chicago. Sonoma wasn't sure what to think about the baby, but she seemed to really like him.

It was much easier having an 8 week old hold still for a photo than the 15 month old on the left!

Sonoma was sweet enough to share her PINK bean bag with Elijah while we were eating dinner. He really loved a comfy place to sit up and share in the conversation.

Marcus is a natural!

Lindy getting a baby fix

Lindy is a super fit mommy and teaches a stroller fitness group. She was so sweet to invite me to go with her. It was AWSOME!!! She kicked my butt and set me up for success, teaching me how to get a great workout with the baby.

We had an opportunity to visit Elijah's Great-Great Aunt Susie! She recently relocated to Bloomington, Indiana from Washington, DC. Aunt Susie is our most favorite Double Great Aunt!

I just wonder how long it will take Elijah to pass her up on the scales!

We flew to Indiana (just Elijah and I) for 10 days with Nonna and Papa Kensill. During that time, we visited multiple family and friends. Elijah and I even took a short road trip to Chicago, IL to visit my best friend Lindy and her beautiful daughter Sonoma! We had such a wonderful time and can't wait until our next visit!