Eli looked at Chris and me last night and asked "was I a beautiful baby?" We laughed and said "yes!" Eli brings so much joy and energy to our lives!
It makes me smile to see pictures when he is scowling...he isn't always flashy with his smile, but once you earn his affection it is so genuine and wonderful! I don't want to forget the feeling of his hands wrapped around my thighs when he walks up to give me impromptu hugs, or his excitement when he used the potty at a restaurant earlier this week and entertained EVERYONE in the restaurant with his dance - he was so, so proud of himself!
At his school, children celebrating their birthdays can bring either cookies or mini-cupcakes to celebrate with their classmates...Eli chose mini-cupcakes and was very specific on the flavors: chocolate cake with white icing and sprinkles!
Lucy made a special breakfast for him this morning and he asked for Black Bean Soup and cornbread for his Birthday Dinner! He told me earlier this week "you're a good dinner-maker."
We had an early birthday celebration with Mom and Dad over Christmas! We told Eli to sit on the couch and close his eyes so they could bring his present out - he was thrilled with the Mater wagon! The celebration continues later this month with a trip to the Chattanooga Aquarium with Fred, Kay and Kelly!
The latest books he's checked out from the library are about firefighters and football players. I think his favorite word right now is "silly!" He continues to love dinosaurs, being outside, wearing his football helmet, being "helpful", and playing with Lucy. Such an awesome boy!
Here is one-month old Eli...
Celebrating with Nana and Gramps...
BirthDAY Fun...including SNOW this afternoon...
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