Dinosaur Valley State Park

We visited Dinosaur Valley State Park on Labor day with some friends one of whom is a a professional level photographer. She was gracious enough to share her pictures with me so I figured I'd share them here.

Caleb, 8 months

David, 23 months

Eli, 3 1/2

Daniel, 8

A Restart

Well I certainly fell off the blogging wagon didn't I? I have missed being able to go back and read what we were doing over the past couple of years. My blog has certainly been a scrapbook of sorts for our family. I may try to pick it back up, but no promises. 

 David (16 months) Eli (3 years) Caleb (1 month) Daniel (7.5 years)

Caleb at 2 months. 13lbs 10ozs, 24"

Here are all 4 boys at 2 months.

Eli is Two

Eli fell asleep on the couch like this two days ago. I have often thought the laws of physics are bent for toddlers.

Eli loves David, but only calls him Bebe (baby). He enjoying giving him bottles, and won't let me help him. He even burps David when he's finished, and occasionally looks to see if David has spit up.

I know everyone thinks their kids are cute, but man, these boys steal my heart.

Eli loves Ba-peens (airplanes) and always points to the sky when he hears one fly over.

He was pretty enamored with his new "phone"

My cupcakes didn't really rise, but the sure looked awesome.

Tommy led us in singing, but had to cycle through the other boys names before getting to Eli. It took Eli a couple tries, but he blew out his candle.

Ke-Ke! (cookie) is what he calls all sweets.

When I wouldn't give him another, he drug over a stool to come get his own.

8-10 months

Eli: 5-7 months

Time sure flies doesn't it? This poor little blog isn't getting much attention these days because this sweet boy gets it instead.

Eli is army crawling and pushes up on his hands and tip-toes. He is absolutely in love with his brother Daniel, and I'm pretty sure the feeling is mutual. Eli loves to eat baby food and drink from his sippy cup. Most days he takes 2-3 naps and sleeps 10-12 hours at night, usually waking once to nurse. 

I have several quilty things to show, including a couple recently finished quilts, and one top and a few older finishes that still have not made it to the blog. This week is packed with errands to get us ready for our vacation to Sea World this weekend to celebrate Daniel's 5th birthday!

My Family

We spent the past long weekend in San Antonio visiting family and celebrating my grandparent's 60th anniversary. We stopped by my parent's hotel to do a little swimming before heading to my Aunt Beth's.

This was Eli's 3rd time in the water, and he is loving it. 

This shallow step was perfect for a little baby to play on.

Splish Splash Eli!

My grandparents and their five children. I asked my granddad what his advice for staying married 60 years was and he said, "yes dear." He's a smart man!

Four Generations! This is so special to me!

Grandkids and Great-grandkids. We were missing Kaitlin and Tito.

Here's another 4 generation shot, with me only a few weeks old!

On Saturday we went to my uncle's river house and spent a day enjoying the quiet of the country. I'm fairly sure Eli will be crawling any day now.

He was worn out after a long day of traveling and splashing. I was a little jealous of his two hour nap in the hammock.

His Family

Over the past weekend we spent time in San Antonio visiting family. We went to Kiddie Park in San Antonio with Tommy's mom, sister and kids. It is the oldest children's amusement park in the United States.

Daniel and Isaiah riding the boats.

Daniel and I on the carousel.

Cousins Isabel and Eli. She is 1 year, and he is 6 months! We are waiting doctor visits in the next couple weeks to determine who is actually bigger. And yes, they're kickin' it old school with Tommy's childhood Ninja Turtles!

Mostly May

Time is flying by here and we are loving out little family! Every day feels busy and full and mostly in good ways.

The boys love being together and Daniel often asks if Eli can stay in his room for quiet time. Sometimes I oblige him for 10-15 minutes. But lately it all the little toys make me nervous with Eli's scooching about. 

We checked out a local arts event recently and enjoyed seeing artists and musicians showing off their talents. Eli rode on my back and got plenty of compliments. 

This sticker cracked me up, as the event reminded me a lot of Austin. 

Eli is enjoying his jump-up a lot these days. This is one of two places it can hang in our house. It's a great location since I can sew and see him at the same time. 

Eli is so strong! I won't be surprised if he is crawling by 6 months. He started rolling onto his tummy recently. And now pushes up a lot with his arms and even pushes his legs under him.

I made these little mug rugs for Daniel's teachers as end of the year gifts. Attached is a super cute mug rug poem that Tommy wrote. 

Here's my handsome boy all graduated from preschool! We plan to start homeschool kindergarten in the fall. 

We are all crafty here! Me with fabric, Daniel with colors and Tommy making weapons!

A little Bible study!

I could just eat him up!! The guys from our care group recently went to a speedway to watch races and had a blast. I might have to join them next time. 

Hope you enjoyed a little update. Thanks to Tiffani I finally figured out how to better blog from my phone!!