Eli at 9 months

Our good friend Jennifer Schneider has an amazing camera and offered to take some pictures of Eli and his cousin Ava--well, second cousin--who are 4 days apart in age. I can't wait to see the pictures with Ava in them, Eli and Ava were both so sober that day. Here are a few snapshots of Eli at 9 months old... thanks Fer, you did such a great job!

This picture cracks me up because this is SO my life these days.  Everywhere I go--there's Eli--climbing up my legs! 

Future Linebacker!

Last Friday, Anthony and I brought Eli to his first football game...Warrenton vs Duschene.  Although we took the sleepy baby home at halftime we had a blast and can't wait to do it again!  I can wait, but it makes me excited for the days when I'll be there to cheer on my baby...I'm sure they will come soon enough!

Ready for the football game mommy! 

GO BIG RED!

Corn Fed

Since Eli has two top and two bottom teeth, we figured we'd give him the green light to try out some corn on the cob. (daddy's late crop)  He LOVED it, he'd naw on the cob and then suck the juices.  Much like many other foods he did not want mommy to take the corn cob away when he was finished. 

Mommy's Little Snuggler!

Eli is such a lover!  Although he loves his daddy....playing, laughing and sitting on his lap.  Sometimes it's so nice to cuddle with mom!

Big Boy Bath!

Eli has outgrown his baby tub and took his first big boy bath at home Thursday.  The baby tub was so convienent, but Eli kept trying to climb out.  So, here are a few pictures from his first big bath.  Now we have to try to keep him in the big tub too!  Eli still loves his baths!  Now I can turn on the water and no matter where he is in the house, he comes crawling! 

Really mommy?!

Hey dad!

Look Who's Standing!

This morning when I layed Eli down for his nap he was his usual quiet self...until he started laughing.  I went in his room to check out what was so funny and this is what I found.  Needless to say I was scared he'd lean over the crib and fall right out.  So Eli napped with mommy until daddy came home with the tools to lower the crib.  Now, laying down for a nap has become a little bit challenging.  However this afternoon, he played until he passed out (which is coming up on 3 hours now...and why I'm getting a post done in the same day)

Daddy lowering Eli's crib

Much better....I still see you mommy!

Goof

Eli is such a goof!  Here are some candid moments of his from the past week.

Playing in his tunnel

Playing with Autumn's toys (check it out he pulls up to his knees!)

"Reading" daddy's Field and Stream

"Oops, she caught me!"  Taking all of the toys out of his toy baskets.

Eating mommy's homemade pickles...and don't you dare try to take them away ;)

Lovin his friend Autumn!  He loves to sit next to her and chat!

8 Months!

Happy 8 month Birthday to Eli...he is truly a blessing every day!

To review the past 8 months...

Float Trip

Eli's first trip to my grandma's house and the Current River was a success!  Here is most of the gang before the big float.  Grandma and Grandpa stayed back with Eli.  Pictured from left to right is Anthony's brother Nick, Anthony, Me, Anthony's sister Emily and boyfriend Justin and Anthony's brother Kevin. 

Daddy and Eli playing in the river at my Grandma's.

Eli's watching the boats go by...very interesting!

I thought this was a cute picture of Kevin, Anthony and Nick!

The Educator in Me...

Although I'm not teaching in a school, I have been teaching all the same.  Eli LOVES to read books...he even giggles at silly voices!  He's also very good at not trying to take the book out of my hands and eat it (a feat for a 7 month old).  Instead he usually leans back and looks at the pictures as I read.  Here is daddy and Eli with one of his favorites...."Oh My, Oh My, Oh Dinosaurs!"