Babies, Babies Everywhere

Everyone knows that it is more fun to go play at your friends' houses. Eli got to visit many of his other baby friends this week during birthday celebrations and play dates, which meant playing with new toys, exploring new places, and some daytime adult conversation for Mommy! Eli and Mommy feel so blessed to have good friends close by for fun and support!


Looking up to Gus, the birthday boy


Boys-only meeting at the table


Not so sure about all these girls...


Cute kiddos


Still love to cuddle with Mommy

Ten is Terrific!

Eli turned ten months old this past week!


Happy baby


Senior pictures pose


Reading already?!

Happy Mothers Day!

Eli enlisted Daddy's help to make Mommy's first official Mothers Day very special. From super sweet cards to french toast for breakfast, to a freshly painted pantry at the new house, it was a day filled with fun. Eli even slept well all through the night Saturday and Sunday night as an extra gift to Mommy (and Daddy). We hope all the other mommies, grand-mommies, and other mommy-like people had a great day as well!


Me and Mommy

Feliz Cinco de Mayo

Eli celebrated Cinco de Mayo out to dinner with Mom and Dad and their friends. He did not eat any Mexican food, but he did enjoy the flamenco guitarists (they were really good!). He danced in his high chair the whole time he was eating!


Vivek, Eli, and Cory - say "queso" (cheese)

Play Time

Eli is on the move and exploring his world! He likes to crawl throughout the house(s) and open cabinets and drawers, and push any buttons he can find, along the way. This means that Mom has become very creative in blocking areas off or re-arranging to remove temptation from those little hands.


Follow me, Grandma!


Check out my sweet ride from Uncle Al and Aunt T


Busy at work (play!)

Going Crazy!

This past weekend, Eli participated in Crazylegs with Mom and Dad and Grandma and Grandpa. We even found Uncle Alex and Aunt Tina at the finish line party. Eli doesn't remember it, but he actually participated in Crazylegs last year as well, since Mom and her big belly completed the walkers' route.


Getting psyched up for the race


Relaxin' with Grandpa on the 70's couch


At the finish line in Camp Randall with Grandma and Mom


We made it!


Lunch at Nitty Gritty to refuel after the race

Exploring the Great Outdoors

Eli adventured outside this week and experienced new textures: grass and dirt! He was a good helper as Mom pulled weeds, and seemed to enjoy playing on a blanket in the lawn. Now if only the sunshine and warmer weather would stick around for longer than one day...


This is fun!


Letting those toes get some fresh air


Future gardener