We're So Proud!

After clapping for Eli about everything, he finally caught on today and began to clap to music. We're so proud! According to the books, he should have done this awhile ago, but he's been busy with other things. Like growing, for instance. He is now over 23 pounds and 32 inches (still 50th and 90th percentiles). In other developments, he's beginning to learn to point and is mimicking lots of things we do. Chris is doing wonders for his manners by teaching him to stick out his tongue. Eli would really love to feed himself, but hasn't mastered the spoon and fork. I've had to be creative to think of bite-sized foods he can pick up with his fingers! And, oh, the mess - you just wouldn't believe it!

Here's a photo of the clapping - guess I should have really done a video of that!

One Year Old !! Happy Birthday, Eli!

Eli has had a great birthday thanks to all of you who have helped him celebrate in one way or another. We'd like to give a special thank you to the sweet birthday shout out from Jed at News From the Crib this morning.

We can not get over how quickly this year has passed. It has been wonderfully tiring, hilariously frustrating, and simply amazing. We sure wouldn't trade it for anything.

Here's a glimpse of what this year has brought.

Re-runs

Eli's Aunt Melissa just sent us some more photos from his birthday party - they're so cute, I just had to share some more.

Hey, there's my friend Sophia (and her mom, Michelle)














Two hands are better than one.














Daddy!!!I was saving that bit!














Look at my new ride, man!














Birthdays are so much fun - thanks, everybody!

Party! Party! Party!

Eli's First Birthday Party was a lots of fun for us and him.

There were bunches of people to play with....You are so much fun, David!














There was lots of food.....



















There were peppers to pick......



















And then there was cake (and homemade ice cream)!














I really need some milk with that...



















Oh, I ate so much cake!

How Eli Spends His Day

What'cha doing, Mama?



















I love the remote control!



















I don't usually love the gate this much.














I'm not chasing the cat.














Yes I AM!