Eli Udate

Eli has had a busy summer and is growing up so fast!

He's now 15 months old and is getting more and more personality and therefore getting more fun! He's having so much fun that he's let us know (quite loudly) that he is done taking a morning nap. He's gotten his 1 year molars and is still a great eater! He has been having fun getting in on the wrestling action with Owen and David.

Here he is hoping to get outside and play - his FAVORITE activity!!

He's quite the charmer, and melts the hearts of all who care for him. We at home know that he has quite the 'voice' and doesn't hold back letting us know what he doesn't like as well.

He's not a fan of getting dressed or getting diaper changes and gets really sad if someone gets to go outside and he doesn't.

Mr. Mooch always wants what everyone else has - Owen is usually very sweet to oblige.

Eli LOVES to go exploring and get into things - if he can't be found and it's quiet, you can be sure he's into something. A favorite place of his to investigate is the drawers in our hall bathroom.

What I found after checking my email 'real quick'

(that's the coffee filter and grouds that he picked out of the trash can)

Crab walker - this was his preferred mode of transport for about 2 months until he started walking a few weeks ago.
Eli and Mommy have swim class together - his teacher was to our left - imagine him leading me and 4 other mom's/toddlers in blowing bubbles, and singing such songs as 'the wheels on the bus' and 'the hokey pokey' HA - I wonder if he lost a coin toss with the other life guards to get assigned to this gig!
Eli loves music! He bops and shakes his head claps his hands and loves to try out all of Owen's instruments.

Below are a few videos for your enjoyment. The first is a peek at his newest accomplishment - walking!

here's a little merry maid!

- lov'n music, showing some 'tricks'