B-DAY CONT....

" It's my Birthday? Sweet!"
So many fun presents! SPOILED!
Thanks Oma and Opa!

Playing on his new horse Oma & Opa sent him. Best buddy Logan came over to celebrate with us!

BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

For Elliot's Bday we went to Cincinnati for the weekend. On Friday we saw the Reds vs Braves baseball game (Elliot enjoyed the first 4 innings, then was done, tired and cranky - we left early). On Saturday we spent the day at the Newport Aquarium...so fun! Lots of cool fish, frogs and sharks to see - unfortunatly all the good video is on our other camera (me touching a shark, AAAHHH, my worst nightmare come true - J.R. forced me, I would have never done it on my own) We had a good time, the best part was just being together...making memories is what it's all about!
This face is irresistable (eating at Dewey's Pizza before the aquarium - great food!)
Looking over the levee at Newport, KY
Playing at the aquarium
Birthday wish from a scary shark! (Happy Birthday from Sweet Pea)

Having so much fun at our hotel pool the morning of Elliot's Bday!
" Hummm....this guy looks a lot like me"
The pool wasn't too cold, but the hot tub was unbeatable

POOL PARTY

It finally got warm enough to fill up the pool. Of course we spent the day with his best buddy Logan. They have so much fun together! Cute kids!

1st HAIRCUT, FINALLY

I finally gave in and got him a haircut. It was way past due - he was starting to grow a mullet.
He did great. He stayed totally focused on the comb in his mouth and didn't really care what us happening around him. He looks so cute and grown up now. Good Job Elliot! You're so brave!
Before
During
During
After...SO HANDSOME

HE CAN WALK!

It's official! Elliot is walking!

He's been taking a few steps here and there, but usually only when he's encouraged by me, but today he finally just took off! I'm so excited! It will make both our lives so much better! No more hanging on my leg crying...we'll see about that one :)

Congratulations Elliot, you're getting too BIG!

Babbling down the stairs

I love this video! He loves going up and down the stairs, but this is cute because he talks the whole way down. Sometimes we have full conversations talking back a forth. It's fun when he talks and then waits for me to respond then talks again usually mimicking my inflection! What a sweet boy - I am in love!

Logan's Bday Party

Logan celebrated his 1st bday and was so nice to let Elliot help with the unwraping and toy playing! (I think Elliot thought is was his bday) It was such a fun party and Logan made a haul. Not surprising we played at his house for the next several days!
Logan is such and sweet heart. I love that Elliot has a friend so close to his age!

Elliot and friends

Elliot has made some very good friends out here. He loves being with other kids. He usually tackles them or uses them to stand up...funny! Out of all his best buddies his dad is still top of the list! So many cute kids! I love being part of the mommy club!
Sam 2yrs - Noah 8 mo - Elliot 11 mo (at the zoo)
Elliot - Logan 1yr (at Logan's bday party)
Elliot and DADDY! (playing with Logan's bday toys :)

Our Sunday afternoon adventures!

There is an elementary school just a few blocks away from our house that has a really nice playground and sand box. We love going there on the weekends and with today being so nice and warm we headed out!
I love this pic cuz you can see his bottom two teeth. (he has two on top too, but their harder to see)
Teeter-totter time!
Just going diggin'
Hummm...this stuff is really neat.....
I'll have to give it a taste! (funny though, he didn't seem to mind it. I was the one freaking out trying to wash his mouth out.)

Boys and their dirty feet!
The dirtier the better!

So sweet

Nice, calm swing with mom...
a wild ride with dad
I'm not so sure he was enjoying it either
Boys will be boys
On the way home we heard him start humming and we knew....he was on his way out. What a fun day in the sun!

ps: I always feel like it is such a treat when J.R. gets to come with us. It's nice to have the weekends with him.

Caught Red Handed!

Elliot has a new favorite play area. Every time he hears the fridge open he crawls as fast as he can to get to it before it closes. This time he made it...and pulled everything off the bottom shelf. For some reason the ketchup bottle was his favorite? When I finally pulled him away kicking and crying his little hands and feet were freezing. It's awesome what interests little kids. His little mind is growing so fast!

SCRAPBOOK MANIA

The scrapbook expo was definitly a highlight on my trip to Utah. Joann and Marli invited me along to the expo in SLC. I had so much fun! I spent way too much money and only got 5 pages done in the 12 hours I was there, but it was a blast! There is something therapeutic about scrapbooking to me. J.R. knows it too...if he wants a happier wife, just give me a few peaceful hours of scrapbooking and I come back a new woman! Hooray for Hobbies!
Thanks Jo and Mar....when is the next one? I'll be there!!

While the wife was away

Say hello to Andy's bball team that played in the National Intramural Basketball Championship right here in Columbus, OHIO! All these boys stayed in our little house for 5 days while Elliot and I were in Utah. Unfortunatly I took the camera so J.R. didn't get any pics of their sleeping arrangments, but i guess they had about 4 twin blow up matterasses across the living room and into the kitchen then 1 in our office and 1 in Elliot's room. They pretty much slept in a big heap. I'm sure it was a funny site to see! J.R. had a blast with them here. It was nice for him to have some good "Man time" He probably felt like a bachelor again. They were so nice to J.R. too, they let him be their "coach" and sit on the bench with them for their games. I wish I could have been here to see it...well, maybe not :)
As for the tournament - they won the first 3 games then lost to Florida on Saturday. Bummer! I hope they had a good time and am so happy they got to stay at our place. We love visitors!

Just Goofing Off

Just being bored on a rainy day! He is such a silly baby!
(I think he wants to be a wiseman in the next nativity scene...he's ready for more then just baby Jesus)

General Conference Weekend

It was finally a sunny day so we headed to the park. Elliot got to experience grass for the first time and turns out he loves it...eating it mostly, but still loves it. The swings are always a highlight and the smell of baby sunscreen just makes my heart leap.....SPRING IS FINALLY HERE!!
We were also dog sitting our friends puppy Kuma. He is the best dog ever! He was great with Elliot and it was so nice to have something else to keep Elliot entertained!
It was a great weekend- Spiritually and physically uplifted!
(ps: notice he is wearing his pajama top...we're a bit lazy on conference sunday)

Lemon anyone?

Torture or play time....call it what you want, either way it is pretty funny!