Elijah likes to shop

We had a family trip to Harris Teeter, or as I used to think it was called, Harry Tweeter. I mean, WHO names a grocery store Harry Tweeter?! Anyhow, while I was making a quick run through the store, Matt was doing an amazing job at keeping Elijah at bay. After awhile, I started hearing Elijah cackling across the store and then I saw Elijah running by the aisles with a mini-grocery cart. Hahaha....it was adorable. Matt managed to capture a few pictures and videos as he ran past. Enjoy!

This week, that week

After another busy, busy week...scratch that. After a SUPER BUSY two weeks, we are back home, relaxing, catching up and preparing our lives for two full-time working adults/parents. Life is about to change AGAIN and it's going to be great...I hope.

I've been trying to really enjoy each minute of playing with Elijah, but unfortunately the little monster has been battling a pre-molar and a cold. They seem to always go hand-in-hand, but this cold stuck around a bit longer. It even lasted through our visit to Indiana, but thankfully it didn't phase him too much.

Elijah and Daddy sharing a Pedialyte popsicle

Mommy baked chocolate chip cookies for her two most favorite boys

Mommy and E-monster playing on the floor

Where did he go?!

So as I said, we managed to fit in a visit to Indiana while Matt was attending a conference downtown. It was so much fun getting to see Nona and Grandpa Kensill. Matt and I had the opportunity to attend our first NFL game together and Elijah had some quality one-on-one time with his Indiana grandparents. He even got to visit with his Great Aunt Cindy and Great-Great Aunt Susie, some of our oldest and wisest relatives.

We see NONA!!!! (At the Indianapolis Airport)

Elijah relaxing on Nona's lap at the end of a long travel day

He's going to start lessons asap so he can play like Mommy

The kitty bed was Elijah's favorite hangout spot while playing 

Grandpa found a bunch of my old stuffed animals :)

Yes, playing in the kitty bed on a different day

Visiting Great-Great Aunt Susie

My favorite picture!

Our big boy weighs almost 2/3 of Aunt Susie :)

Look at this BIG BOY! When did he grow up?!

Our Little Monster

Elijah has been starting to walk for the past two months, but it's official. He is walking EVERYWHERE without holding on to anything. What a big boy! We can hardly believe it, but then he is pretty amazing and we knew it. What's even cuter is when he takes his Mickey blanket along for the walk, although he does need to hold on when he's lugging Mickey around too.

We enjoyed an amazing visit with Uncle Justin the other week and Elijah really loved the extra attention. Justin had a lot of fun too, maybe even a little more than Elijah. They are super cute playing together and we just wish we all lived closer.

Elijah: "something isn't right here"

Uncle J wearing a night night diaper on his head

This past week has been a super busy one as well, what with school starting! Elijah had his first day of school at All Saints Parents Morning Out program from 8:00-12:00. He's going between the infant and toddler room, since he's not totally ready to run around all those big kids. Plus, he would be the youngest by over a month. He's just so awesome and he has done very well. The first few days were a bit rough, but by the end of the week, he didn't want to leave! I'm sure he LOVES the constant activity and I enjoy the afternoon nap he takes.

Elijah sporting his new backpack 

Our big boy...soooo big

Hahaha...I guess he's going to take his Army football with him too

Anyhow, enjoy the updates. OH and as for me, I was hired for an RN Case Manager position at Carolinas Hospital System. I'm really looking forward to starting and getting back into the swing of working. I've missed it, but am very thankful to have had the past 15 months with my beautiful, smart, loving little boy. God is good.

We Moved!

Well, it's obvious that I've been neglecting the blog lately, but at least I have a great excuse. We finally found a home, closed, moved in and have been settling and updating every surface since. Not to worry, Elijah has been having a great time and is seriously interested in drills, screw drivers and hammers. We're going to have to get him his own tool set so he can get to work, but until then, we'll share.

I'm going to just post an overview of photos from the last month, since it would take forever to try to post all the separate stories since our move. Enjoy!

Our absolutely STUNNINGLY beautiful home from the street. We are very blessed to have found such a fabulous place to spend the next few years!

Our big boy, playing with Nona while I was with the moving truck at the house

Grandpa and Grandpa came to visit and took us on a mini-vacation to Myrtle Beach area. E loved the attention and play time!

Attempting to un-stick the shutters...they were painted shut!

Our beautiful entryway, now that it's no longer sea spray green. Yikes.

My sweet handsome boy, so happy to have hard floors to run around with his Mickey car.

Handsome like Daddy

Mommy's handsome little man, smiling for the camera

Smile! Hanging out with Daddy in Elijah's room.

Getting into the desk drawers in the kitchen. We want to make the little eating area and play space, since wifey/mommies spend so much time in the kitchen. 

                             

                                           Play time with Mommy. Elijah loves this soft blanket and his soft giraffe! 

Painting all the doors in the house...YIKES!!! What a huge project this has been, but I was thankful my parents were here to help out with everything! 

Little man ON THE RUN!

My Daddy and Elijah :)

I CAN WALK!

This morning, I decided I was going to really surprise mom! We were sitting on the floor playing together after breakfast, like we always do, and I was playing with a toy up on the chair. Mom was only a few feet away, so I decided I would finally just save myself a little time and figure out this walking thing. Yeah, I could have done it some time ago, but I've been holding out for the right moment.

So as Mom was sitting there quietly watching me, I turned and walked right over to her. SHE WAS STUNNED! Hahahaha. Thinking maybe it was a fluke, she put me a few feet away to see if I would do it again and you know what, I DID! Yeah, I'm definitely awesome. I feel bad that Daddy wasn't here, but because I love him so much, I did it a few times for him once he came home.

I'm gearing up for next week when we move into our new house. Nonna is going to be here on Wednesday and I don't want her to be bored :) Then a few days later, Grandma and Grandpa will be here! Almost all of my favorite people, here to see me! I can't wait to show off for all of them!

Father's Day 2012

Today was FATHER'S DAY!!! I have the best dad in the world, so Mom and I have been working on his gift since April. Thanks to Tera Brockway, a wonderful photographer in Lawton/Ft Sill, OK, we put together a really special DAD photo and a nice portrait for Daddy. Mommy and I are pretty sneaky, but we sneak with love.

Happy Father's Day 2012, to the best Daddy I could ever imagine. Love you!

Uncle Juju's Visit to Florence

Uncle Justin was able to get some trips that have overnights in Florence!!! His first visit was last weekend, from Friday to Sunday evening, when we took him to his hotel. He had a very early showing on Monday morning, so he figured it would be easier to just stay at the crew hotel.

We had a great time visiting and getting to know each other again. It's been a little while since we saw each other last, so it took me some time to warm up to him. He is a little scary when he whistles, but otherwise, he's pretty cool. I'm really looking forward to the next time he visits, in just over a week!

Trying on Uncle Juju's headset

AW25 9er, coming in on final approach...yeah I'm pretty good

You talk into it like this guys

Enjoying a night out

Recovering after a night out

Lunch at Apple Annie's :)

I'm a swimmer!

As I said in previous posts, I've been working hard on my swimming technique. Well, I'm amazing (as you all know) and I've figured it out! Mommy and Daddy have been taking me to the pool a lot lately and the other day, I figured out that when I splash with my arms AND legs, it's just like swimming. Watch out Michael Phelps, Elijah Bowerman is coming!