Taking a Trip

Last week, Daddy had to take a work trip, so Eli and Mommy spent some time at Grammy and Grandpa's house. First, Daddy needed some help packing:

There's a surprise in Dad's bag

Okay, all packed and ready to go

At Grammy and Grandpa's house, Eli (and Mommy) enjoyed playing outside and at the park, swimming at the indoor waterpark, and spending some quality time with cousin Isaac, Grammy, Grandpa, GG, and G-Pa.

 Hood up, ready for adventure

 Throwin' around the pigskin after dinner (a little out of season, but Eli had fun)

 Going to take a walk in the woods

 G-Pa and Eli exploring the woods

 Grammy and Eli watering the plants

 GG and Eli watering more plants

 What a lucky boy to enjoy an afternoon of fun with his great-grandparents!

G-Pa showing Eli how to shuck corn

Yum!

Happy Earth Day!

To celebrate Earth Day - okay, and also to take advantage of any opportunity to have outdoor family fun - the Brasel family took a walk along Picnic Point and, of course, had a picnic.


It is important to hydrate during outdoor activities.


Daddy makes a good chair at a picnic.


Mommy and Eli enjoying the picnic.


Look! A bird! (we really like birds right now...)


Last weekend included outdoor fun as well - a walk down Lakeshore Path and a stop at the Memorial Union for the infamous Babcock ice cream. Eli helped Daddy eat his ice cream, and then moved on to help Mommy with hers...maybe next time he can get his own to give us a head start on eating ours!


Looking for lake critters


Happy hikers


Follow me, Daddy!


Showing Mommy the lake


Practicing for Florida - toes in the water


Brasel family, lakeside

Just an Average Tuesday

Here's one of those pictures that Eli will want hidden in his teenage years...while Eli was trying on his new sunglasses, he decided that he should also have on his swim diaper.


Ready for the beach...almost

Happy Easter!

Eli traveled to Grammy and Grandpa's house for Easter, where he enjoyed playing with cousins and hunting for Easter eggs.


I think I saw an egg over there!


Vroom!


The men heading off to play the back two


Eli and GPa


Isaac and GPa


Go Twins!


Eli with one of his favorite people


Checking out the Easter basket with Grammy


Hunting for eggs with Aunt C and Daddy


Hunting with Grammy


Family picture

More March Memories

Here is more random fun from March.


Relaxing with Daddy


I've been workin' on the railroad...


Mom couldn't resist getting Eli a yellow raincoat


So cute


Warm day at the zoo


Shoooooooes!

Playing in the Park

The catch-up continues...during the unseasonably warm weather, Eli explored our neighborhood park and practiced his climbing, running, and sliding skills.


Trying out the big slide with Daddy


Hello down there!


Despite the warm weather, this is the hat Eli chose


Striking a model pose on the steps


Taking the trike for a spin

Catching up with Cousins

Before Eli's cousins made the big move out west, Eli enjoyed some quality time with the cousins both at the Brasel house, and at their (now old!) house. It certainly was fun to see all those boys playing together!


Enjoying "Pajama Time!"


Reading with Aunt Kim


3 out of 4 boys isn't too bad...


The classic Brasel cousins picture


Showing Grandma my new trick


Grandma and the boys


Ready for the car ride home