Chop Chop

On a recent adventure out to lunch, the cafe had a kids' play area with toddler-safe play food for chopping. Eli enjoyed the play food almost as much as his real lunch, and became the proud owner of a play food chopping set of his own. He now spends a lot of time chopping (and velcro-ing back together) carrot, cucumber, apple, bread, and pepper.


Very focused on the task at hand


Cutting up a snack for Daddy

Random Cuteness

A few pictures of Eli...just being Eli...


Boys in baseball caps are so cute!


Double fistin'


Yes, the curls are natural


Cuddling with Daddy, Duck, Puppy, and Clifford


Train engineers need the appropriate attire...Mommy's winter boots and no pants - perfect!


Eli went into the pantry, grabbed the Cheerios box, and then got a bowl from the tupperware drawer and plopped down to "pour" a snack.

Visting Cousin Isaac (and a Bunch of Other Relatives)

Seeking out some new playmates (other than just Mom), Eli went to visit his newest cousin, as well as his grandparents and great-grandparents. Mom and Dad tagged along too, and enjoyed a weekend of family time, and lots of new baby holding!


Choo Choo - G-Pa let me play with his train whistle


Providing some tech support


More computer time with Uncle P


Practicing sharing Grandma


Bath time!


Learning rummy from masters


Getting a fancy haircut from Aunt C


Playing with GG


Mom's boots are stylish and comfy


Hangin' out with Grandpa

Me and My Buddies

One sure thing to cheer up a gloomy winter day (besides eating valentine's day candy, of course) is time spent with friends. Eli got to hang out with quite a few of his buddies lately.


Three friends enjoying the warm weather in the observatory


Happy toddlers


Book club


Snack time!
(A note on this one: the adults did not plan/pose/otherwise orchestrate this photo opportunity - the kiddos just all took their snack cups and sat down on the step for a break to munch. And then the adults of course got out their cameras and it turned into a paparazzi snack time. It is hard being a toddler celebrity, but these are the things you must put up with when you are a cute as this crew!)


Sharing a snack

Everyone Has Fun When Grandma Comes to Visit

Grandma was kind enough to come stay over recently so that Mommy and Daddy could go out for an evening. Aside from a date night for the parents, Mommy, Grandma, and Eli enjoyed a couple of fun days around town.


Looking at plants and birds


Taking a break with Mommy


Showing Grandma around the observatory


All these plants make me hungry - snack time!


Snuggling with the bird that gets to come home with us - thanks, Grandma!