happy birthday to samee too!

samee got to enjoy some steak
on her birthday and some cake
the next (at eli's party)

happy 9th birthday samee!! we couldn't forget to mention this one.

eli's reaction to birthday cake

second attempt after our smash cake photo
shoot (which resulted in the same meltdown)...
still not wanting to touch that cake or even see it for
that matter.
let's try this again...
happy birthday to you! happy birthday to you!
happy birthday dear eli! happy birthday to you!

nope...not gonna happen. screamfest began again.
mamaw...thanks...you know how i really
wanted it. not on my hands...just on my face and in my mouth.

picnic at the park

we had to get out of the house for a showing...so we decided
to take advantage of a beautiful day and living right across from
goodale park.



that little stinker is at it again!

he took his first steps

unfortunately...not on camera!!! today our little guy took his first steps on his own. he probably made it at least 6-8 steps before sitting down....WAY TO GO ELI!!!

(we will try to get video soon)

happy first birthday eli!!!

photos to come of eli's first birthday party bash!

lots of photos were taken so it will take me a few days to sort through them

and choose the most worthy. so check back soon!!!

enjoying the weather

diaper delivery

our little climber

happy 3rd birthday lucas!

our previous neighbor, lucas, celebrated his third birthday at graeter's ice cream parlor. eli enjoyed himself throughly...happy birthday lucas!!!


come on down rieley


yeah balloons!