I haven't had a chance to update my blog for awhile and A LOT has happened over that time. I will update later, but I wanted to post a recent picture of my ONE year old!! I can't believe that he is already one year old!
I will update soon. I just need to find the time in between cleaning, doing laundry, and taking care of two precious little ones. Lots to update....
I know that it is way to early to start even thinking about Christmas cards. If you are like me and don't have the talent to make cute Christmas cards. Head on over to Scoop and check out Beth's cute Christmas card creations. She is very talented and has some awesome designs.
We went to the Pumpkin Patch at a local church and had a wonderful time playing in all of the pumpkins. Brother was so cute watching everything. He has a new fond freedom in sitting up. He is so cute.
Eli showing us his true personality...
My baby boy is already six months old. I can't believe that time is flying by so fast. It seems like we were just at the hospital finding out that we had a BOY!! God has truly blessed us with a very even-keeled baby. He is growing like a weed and learning so many new things. He has tried some new vegetables which he is still getting used to eating. We are working on it, but I am making his baby food. I learned the hard way with Madison that it is very expensive. I have made carrots, peas, green beans, pears and peaches. He has only eaten carrots and applesauce. He likes them both! He has now had two haircuts in his six months of life. His hair grows really fast. He also has his first tooth! We never even knew that anything was wrong until he started gnawing on my hand and it really hurt.
He has another appointment at Scottish Rite in October, but this time it is for his feet. We are going to start taking him to Scottish Rite for both his hands and his feet from now on. He is only wearing his bar n shoes for 12 hours a day (at night) instead of 23 hours. He really likes not wearing them during the day, but really doesn't mind wearing them at nighttime because he really doesn't know any different. His hands are still the same. He can move them a little bit more everyday. His grasp reflex is still developing. He can't pick anything up yet, but overtime I think he will be able. Every time he sees a toy he gets really excited and wants to play with it. We are thanking God for every new development that we see in him. He is truly a blessing in our lives. I can't wait to see what new developments will happen in the next couple of months.
Eli, we are so proud of you and thank God everyday for you!
We went on a little family trip to Austin Children's Museum. Madison had a whole lot of fun!
Shopping at the grocery store...
We went on a family vacation with my parents back in August. My dad had some training in Ohio, so it was a perfect excuse for the kiddos and I to tag along. On the way there we stopped in Tennessee to see my grandma and aunt who live in Kingsport. It was so great to see my grandma, but also kind of sad to see how much of a toll age has taken on her. We really enjoyed the wonderful weather and being in the mountains. After Tennessee, we went to Ohio. My mom, the kiddos, and I just hung around the hotel most of the time and went to the zoo one day which was so much fun. Of course, like any good mom on their children's first trip to the zoo I did NOT bring my camera (don't know what I was thinking). Madison and Eli both enjoyed swimming in the hotel pool. On the last day we were there we went to the Air force Museum which was an unforgetable experience. We were abe to walk inside a B29 which was so neat. This is the same type of plane my grandfather flew in WWII. We got to get a close up look at where he sat as the navigator, and where the rest of the crew were situated during flight.
Here is a picture of half of the B29, they are so BIG, so we couldn't get a full picture...
I entered a contest to get a blog makeover and WON!! If you are looking for anyone to do a blog makeover for you, Beth is your girl. She does an amazing job as you can tell by my makeover.
We went to the Bob Bullock Museum this weekend for a Night Under the Stars event. They had free admission into the museum as well as free food. It was a lot of fun to go down there and let Madison see part of our Texas History. She of course just liked the music and food. She decided to put my glasses on and we played a little game with it.
Where is Madison...
Is she in there?...
There she is...
Brother even got in on the action...
Such a handsome boy...
My little angel...
We have had a very fun and relaxing weekend and I am such a happy momma of two beautiful children (well I am a little bias).
We had a weekend of firsts. Madison and Eli both got their first haircuts. Brother slept in his crib for the first time and Madison went potty in the big girl potty after asking me to go. It is a start, but we still aren't there yet. Brad decided to give Eli a haircut which was pretty easy. He just sat in his bumbo chair and Brad cut his hair. We took Madison to Cool Cuts 4 kids. It was a lot of fun to just enjoy the kiddos getting older. They are both at very fun agings. Here are some pictures from the weekend.
Eli with his new big boy haircut...
Madison playing before she gets her haircut...
Ready to get her haircut in her car...
A little movie to keep her entertained for a little while...
My little girl getting her haircut for the first time...
Such a big girl...
We both got our toes done too...
Momma with her kiddos, what a wonderful feeling. Brother has to show us his foot too...
