10 and 11 Months

Where Was I?

Pardon me for the LONG absence. I'd like to say it had something to do with Paul's crazy school schedule (which it does slightly). I must admit it coincides with the purchase of my new iPhone. Those things are so fun! Elliott is well over a year now, and we just celebrated Adam's third birthday yesterday. But more on that on the next post. I thought I'd start the ball rolling with Elliott's eight month and nine month pictures (the 8th month are in his Christmas pajamas). Love his squishy little face!

Giggle Monster

Adam starting putting a hat on his head and moving his head down so it would fall off. It was a simple motion, but for some reason it caught Elliott's fancy. We have yet to replicate his intense giggle since the night we videotaped it. We're so glad we caught this little moment!

Seven Months

We love our Elliott! He's a darling little baby. He is sweet and kissable and is eager to give a smile. During our seven month pictures, Elliott was enjoying rocking back and forth while sitting up. It's hard to get a clear picture these days. He's also making some cheesy faces. It's like he knows he has these four teeth and desperately wants to show them off. I couldn't resist posting the picture of him with his siblings. He was the only one who knew there was a camera around.

Six Months

I think I say this every month, but I can't get enough of this little guy. He's as darling as he looks. He's been chattering away lately, and he's also been tracking his siblings every time they come into the room. It seems as if he reserves his biggest smiles for when Avery and Adam look his way. 

Turns Out I Have a Four Year Old

Avery turned four this past month, and we finally decided to have a full-on friend birthday party. Avery wanted a dress-up party, and I thought it would be a good time to channel my inner Snow White. 

My sweet little giraffe.

I think I had as much fun dressing up as Avery did.

 Adam was Super Why, though I made his costume a little tight and we barely got it over his head. He seemed fine, though, after eating his cupcake.

We let the kids play outside, and I had a little box of dress-up items, including hats, scarves and mustaches. 

Thanks, friends, for making Avery's day special!

 

5 Months

Our sweet little Elliott is such a joy! We love the baby of our family. He is easy-going and incredibly happy. I can't imagine life without him. I couldn't resist the shot of his chunky thighs.