Eli's Birthday Party!

We let Eli open a few presents the morning of his birthday...he loved it and Trinity enjoyed helping him, until we told her she couldn't open ALL of the gifts- she could just help. She didn't think too highly of that!

Eli's farm birthday cake!

Grandma & Grandpa gave Eli a tricycle for his birthday...he actually wasn't too sure about it at first- he was quite alright with Addison riding it for him! He did eventually come around, though, and now loves to ride it around!

Daddy & Eli

Acting shy while we're singing to him.

If you ask Eli if he's a monkey, he'll say, "No, I'm E-I-E-I-O!" His favorite book is Old McDonald and we started calling him EIO...now he'll tell you that's his name! If you ask Trinity what her brother's name is, she'll tell you the same thing- EIEIO!

Eli Turns Two!

It's hard to believe that two years have already gone by since Elijah Ray was born! He turned two at the end of September...and he is all boy! Loves rocks, dirt, sticks, fixing things, aggrivating his sister! He is also a snuggler and loves to giggle, giggle, giggle! Oh, what a beautiful, sweet, loving boy God has blessed our lives with!

The end of Summer

We took advantage of one of our last summer days and headed outside to play in the water! Trinity had more fun sunbathing...

Eli couldn't swim without his goggles...they stayed just like this most of the time!

A Few More...

Our baby girl had her first day of preschool this week...what a big girl!! She did great, until about 11:00 (with 30 minutes left of preschool)- she then started asking for Mommy. Our sweet baby girl....

On our way home from Mimi & Papa's- Eli put his shades on and he was zonked.

A quick picture with Mimi & Papa before we hit the road!

Our niece Karson Kay...don't get to see enough of her! So glad she came over to Mom and Dad's when we were there!

Play Mates

Trinity and Eli have become great playmates over the summer (oh, don't get me wrong...they still have moments of fighting!)...it's been so fun to see them grow and play together!

They helped clean their bathtoys and splished, splashed, and giggled all over!

Swimming together at Mimi & Papa's.

Bucket heads together

Daddy was ever so compliant to be their horsey!

Mimi & Papa Time!

We've blessed to see Mimi & Papa a lot this month- it's been so wonderful!!

We went and picked corn while they were here!

Such a cute picture...Trinity & Papa saying good-bye after a weekend at their house!

Mimi was in charge of nap time...I think she enjoyed it as much as the kids!


Eli's best friend- Papa!

Joyful July

Two teachers had 'big' birthdays within a couple weeks of each other...Tracy turned 40 and Linsey turned 30. Several teachers got together and 'kidnapped' them and took them to dinner to celebrate...it was such a wonderful evening!!

Fair Time! We all had such fun at the fair!