On the Move!

After many weeks of pulling up on furniture (or Mom, or the cats, or anything within arms' reach) and standing solo, Eli decided to start walking! It really did seem as if he just decided one day, "hmm, I think I'll walk now". Of course, he likes to be an independent walker (no hand-holding, thank you very much), and he has been doing laps around the house, often while carrying a watering can, or a kitchen utensil, or some other random object.


Taking some steps


Watching himself on the video camera

Smile! One Year Pictures

The cuteness was out in full force when Eli went in for his professional one-year-old photos. This means that we got many great shots, and also that Mom and Dad bought way too many pictures! Here's a sneak peek at some of our favorites.


Brasel family picture


Mr. Smiley


Cheese!


I'm one year old!

Final Concerts on the Square

All good things must come to an end, and so this week we bid a fond farewell to the Concerts on the Square. Eli will miss the picnicking and people watching, as well as the opportunity to spend lovely summer evenings outside with Mommy and Daddy.


Great night for a picnic!


Looking cool in Daddy's hat


Multitasking at its finest: drinking, standing, strolling, and watching people

A Hair-Raising Experience?!

Eli is looking cute (even cuter than usual) this week, as he had his first haircut! Mom tried out her barber skills, and Dad was filling the role of baby wrangler. No tears were shed (by Eli or by Mom), and it really was only a snip or two to even things out. All of this was in preparation for going to get one-year pictures taken. Watch for those pictures to be coming soon!


Before


After (still happy...don't let the serious face fool you...just approaching bedtime)

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream (and Swimming!)!

Eli experienced a rite of passage in the Evans family...his first taste of ice cream! Of course, it had to be quality ice cream for the first taste, so it was off to the Memorial Union for Babcock ice cream.


Love at first bite


Just chillin' at the Union


With Mommy


Straws are fun for everyone


Eli finally made it to Grandma's house on a day that was warm and sunny - perfect for a dip in the pool!


Trying out the new raft while being filmed by the PAPArazzi


You - get in the pool!


Out of the pool and ready for church

Pool Party

With the recent heat wave, it was the perfect opportunity to check out one of the local pools. Eli loved his swim class this past winter, and he had a great time swimming outside as well.


Getting all sunscreened up


Splashing with Dad


Splashing with Mom


Snack time...swimming really makes you hungry!

Eli and Mom Play All Day

Today was a fun day for Eli and Mom (okay, so really most days are pretty high on the fun scale around here!). A stroll through the zoo, a picnic on the beach at Lake Wingra, and playing at the Brasel pool and water table. Here's one of the highlights from our adventure:


Its a bird...


Its a plane...


I know what it is...


Its a sophie! (giraffes...one of our favorites)


Do you think I'll be that tall some day?