Toddler Time!

On Tuesday mornings we go to Toddler Time at the library in downtown Hickory. They sing some songs, read a story and then get out lots of toys to play with. Eli is loving the Itsy Bitsy Spider right now. He tries to keep up with the hand motions...it's funny. I noticed last week that a lot of other moms were taking pictures of their kids so I figured I would join in on the fun this week. For some reason I didn't manage to get one of him smiling, but he loves Toddler Time and he really does smile! He doesn't seem to be too shy there either these days. Must take after his Daddy. : ) 

Where has September Gone?

We finally had to break out the long sleeves and sweatpants! The temperature has been in the 60's and we had quite a few dreary days here. 

Friday nights are all about high school football here in little ol' Hickory. I made a pot of chili and we had some friends over for dinner then went to the big game between Hickory High and St. Stephen's. Saint won. 

BJ had to cancel one of his youth events because of the gas shortage here. The event required a lot of driving and some of his volunteers had to back out b/c they just didn't have any gas! I found some this morning before church and by this afternoon when I passed the same station they were all out! The running joke here is that we're just going to put a yellow bag on Eli's head for him to go as a gas pump for Halloween! 

This afternoon I took Eli to his buddy Noah's first birthday party. He had a blast and Noah was so sweet to share all his new toys with Eli. 

We're getting ready for G.G.'s visit in October! I also have a video of Eli I hope to post as soon as I can figure out how...

That's about it for now. 

Oh This is Just Too Much Fun!

Eli's Photo Shoot!

If you have some free time it's fun to make your own magazine cover of your little one! I had some spare time tonight and googled: make your own magazine cover. 

The other day BJ had to run up to church and he left his guitar on our bed. I was in the kitchen and the next thing I know I hear strumming coming from the bedroom. Eli was playing the guitar all by himself...with the pic too! I quickly grabbed the camera!

Eli "Rocks Out" in his new Chair!

This morning BJ went and picked up a gift for Eli from his G.G. and Papa. His very own rocking chair! He loves it very much! Thank you G.G. and Papa!

He had a rough night last night. He seems to have a touch of the illness that I just got over. He woke up in the middle of the night running a temperature and he also has a molar on his lower left side that is bulging through. He keeps chewing on his hand on that side. Poor guy. On top of all that he also has his first case of major diaper rash!

He didn't run a temp. at all today though and seems to be doing better. I will be glad when all his teeth come in!

Feeling O L D

Sorry if this picture scares anyone!
BJ got me this unicorn cake on sale at DQ! Tasted pretty good 

           after scrapping off that blue icing!


Well, I'm 27 now. BJ did a good job helping me feel special this weekend though...so that helped to ease the pain of getting older a little...

Last night we left Eli with a sitter and went out to eat at Applebee's. I sure miss getting my free dinner at the Real Seafood Company in Ann Arbor! The bee's was good though. After what seemed like a long dinner we went and browsed books at Barnes and Noble...one of my most favorite past times! Then we went to Starbucks for some late night coffee. It was a sweet night with sweet company! 

On Friday, my actual birthday BJ and Eli served me breakfast in bed! Then we went to the mall to get my hair chopped off! It should be easier to manage now. For dinner we had one of my favorites, Cuban pork con arroz y frijoles negros. Had to have something Miami style! Brandon and Joy came over for dinner and cake and showed us some pictures from their trip to Europe this summer. 

I feel so blessed to have been given 27 sweet years!