Hannah came home from Sunday School with a little pink flower. She said we have to give it water and it then will “grow up”. Such a profound statement so simply said. She helped plant her flower with daddy in our new garden.
I love the simplicity and innocence of a child….
Hannah had her first music program last night. It was cutest thing I ever saw. She is such a performer and I was so proud of her. When she finally found me in the audience she yelled “Hi Mom”! I of course melted.
In the above picture, Hannah is in the second row from the bottom and the 4th child into the row.
Afterward, the class had refreshments in their classroom. She was so excited to show us her room. I am so happy she loves her school.
I know I know. Don’t judge us. We can be kind of dorky…but I guess we are made for each other!
This picture just says so much. I love it.
Great Grandpa and Hannah hand in hand…exploring the world together.
So I can’t believe Eli is almost a year old! He has had a rough first year with all kinds of ailments…but he always has a SWEET disposition and is quick to smile. After Colic, Reflux, Ear Infections, an RSV hospitalization and an ever growing hemangioma…we are hoping the worse is over and he will be on the mend! He is a trooper. Through it all…he never fails to melt our hearts with his sweet smile and cuddles. I know he is going to be an amazing person…the love of God is already so evidently pouring out of him.
Milestones: he has four teeth (almost); he is trying to pull himself up and crawls everywhere; he says “hi; uh oh; da-da; and na-na…translated Mama. He likes most foods and is starting to finally sleep through the night. He is mischievously charming!!! When he gets into things he shouldn’t I say “No Eli…” and he laughs and crawls faster away from me! True boy!
Christmas Eve at Tom & Jen’s…
Reading the Christmas Story…
Christmas Morning!
The 3 Musketeers…Hannah, Eli & Nolan
We had so much fun! I love having kids…its an excuse to act like a kid again and get all excited! By the end of the day….we were all VERY tired…and a little sick…but definitely HAPPY!!!
Happy Birthday Jesus ! Merry Christmas to all!
Eli turned 9 months on 12/21/10! Such a fun age! I can’t believe how fast he is growing. He is weighing in at 19lbs ( mind you his sister is 23lbs)!
He is quick to smile and laugh and has now started army-crawling all over the house. He seems to know exactly what things are forbidden to touch and always races towards them. Forget toys…he wants the dog’s water, the dog’s toy, the dog’s tail, electrical cords, small choking hazards, trash, etc!
Keeping a close eye on this kid! He’s a true boy!
I love how he is squishy & cuddly. He is ticklish and loves to rough house. Oh and he HATES being alone!!! Always wants someone to be holding him or playing with him. He is my extrovert, looking to be center of attention!
