Some like it raw

Lydia loves corn! Always has. She likes to help me cook dinner as much as possible. Yesterday we were having corn on the cob and she was "helping" me shuck the corn. Next thing I know she is chowing down on it. TOO CUTE! She was happy as a lark, just munching away on that corn, and only got upset when the strings got in her mouth (quite frankly I get mad about that too), or when it was actually time to cook it.So good she wouldn't even look up for me!

Two men... ahhh one man one woman... in a tub

Lydia and Eli are officially taking baths together. Eli splashes WAY too much for his baby tub anymore. I wish I had a pick of them together in the tub, but here is one of each of them together. For the most part Lydia ignores Eli in the tub unless he grabs one of "her" toys. But, we are working on sharing, or at least trading for something else.

Another smile!

Lydia washing her "baby"

Gotcha!

Eli is very serious all the time, as you can tell by most of the photos'. Well, I got him smiling!!!!! Can't believe it! See he does know how to smile!

Lydia and her many colors

Lydia is truly becoming a little woman. She loves all of the girly things, like sunglasses, strollers, babies, and dancing. I love you Lydia!

Happy 7 months!

Time is just flying by. I can't believe how big my little boy is getting. It seems like just yesterday that I was laying in bed with him sick as a dog with that horrible kidney infection. Now he's rolling like a alligator, sitting up like a pro, nothing within reach is safe from his exploring hands. Elijah is such a joy to have around. He takes life very seriously, so it's hard to get a picture of him smiling (always studying the camera). His laugh is infectious and so is his smile, when he rewards you with one. Eli, I'm so happy to have you as a son and part of our family.

Play time

From Eli's first Christmas, we had many presents that he would grow into. Since his is sitting up now and like to grab anything in reach we are bringing up the new toys one at a time. Lydia thinks this is the best thing too. She loves showing Eli how all the new toys work. This is why it is so great to have them close in age. I love it every time Lydia gives him a kiss, and how Eli grins every time he sees her. Here is another picture of them playing with one of the new toys.

monkey's in bed

Lydia and Eli have really taken to playing together. During one of the many cleanings of the house, getting ready for an open house, I put Eli in his bed to play while I cleaned his room. Lydia wanted in his bed, so I let her up too. They played together in his bed for about an hour! NEVER have I had a more "peaceful" cleaning of the house before.