Squeaky Blocks

We tried to squeeze in a little playtime between coming home from daycare, going to the doctor, and finishing the night at AWANA. This picture is Elijah trying to speak his blocks after his small tower fell down. Daycare went well today and Mommy brought home a couple new library books for Elijah. At the doctor's office, we found out Elijah is in great health. He's still on the small side (5th percentile for weight, 15th percentile for height) but that's just how our Buddy-Do grows. He got 2 shots...and he handled it well considering he let a stranger stab him twice while he was half naked. Elijah received mucho cuddles after that. And AWANA was good too. The nursery workers said they were able to get Elijah to point up for Jesus 3 times. Good job!

Peak Around

This boy was just leaning around the doorway to look at Mommy and Daddy in the living room. He was hiding all the way in the kitchen with only his head showing from the side. I think it was one of those "you had to be there" kind of things. But you get the idea...cute kid peaking around then hiding then running to us.

It's Snowing

Elijah wouldn't wear this hat inside, but he kept it on whenever we went outside. I had the day off from work so we did a little Christmas shopping. Many strangers said he was cute in his fun hat and plaid shirt.

After we got home, it started snowing. Elijah was napping so he didn't get to go outside and see any of the huge flakes before they melted away.

Holiday Season

Elijah is reading the Christmas story.

This sign says Merry Christmas.

We changed into our pajamas and are ready for bed.

Thanksgiving (Shipps Family)

Our 3rd and final Thanksgiving celebration was with my mom's side of the family...the Shipps. There was turkey, pie, and stuffed bellies. Elijah is teething (again...still?) so he was a little whiny, extra cuddly, and had a little fever. He still had fun playing with the family. Here he's playing with my cousins: Daniel, Olivia, and Sydney.

Thanksgiving (The Larry Kids)

Dinner was at Grandma's house today (Erik's mom). There was plenty of yummy food for our meal and dessert including plenty of leftovers for us. The kids loved playing on Grandma's new furniture like this huge spinning couch/chair. Here's Erik with Elijah and all his cousins: Josie, Dylan, Dalton, and Peyton. 

Thanksgiving (The DeShon Siblings)

Great Aunt Kass and Great Uncle Joe are watching Elijah wander around the kitchen (also Andrew and Juvy). Thanks Great Aunt Kass and Great Grandma for hosting!

Great Uncle Mark tries to keep Elijah in the same room with the rest of the family.

Grandpa (the oldest of the DeShon siblings) holds Elijah and sneaks him several bites of fudge, pie, and other yummy food.