Eli 18/19 Months

We love this little boy more and more each day.  I can't believe he will be an only child for only a few more months.  Brings tears to my eyes, but love to my soul.  I am definitely starting to feel a little of the mommy guilts, but looking forward to what's to come.

1) 18 month check up - 22 1/2 lbs, 30", 90% head

2) Starting to put together 2-3 words.  

3) First sentences "I love you", "I got it", and Derek's favorite ... "I pooted"

4) Loves running, and wants you to say "Ready, Set, Go"

5) Likes eating at his picnic table instead of his high chair

6) Started a new school at the beginning of December

7) Favorite foods include eggs, smoothies, guac, toast, turkey, yogurt

8) Loves balls, airplanes, and any animals

9) Still obsessed with the Pet Party show, and always asks for horses

10) Mimi and Pa's house has him spoiled, whenever he sees empty land he yells for horses.

11) Thinks all the ornaments on the Christmas tree are balls. Proceeds to take them off and throw them around the house.

12) Gives the baby kissess and hugs at night before bed

13) Wants to be outside 24/7

14) Tells us when he poops, and is learning more about the potty at school.  Could we start potty training soon?!?!?

 He got new shoes (Merry Christmas to mom).  All he wanted to do was wear them around the house and show them off.

First time eating Pho.  He ate all of my meal, and wanted more.

Slides with Dad!

Climbing in and around cars is his favorite now.  He goes from front to back, side to side in no time ... and all the buttons!!

Love my boys!

Start 'em young!

He loves taking selfies and saying "cheese"

These pictures melt my heart.  Derek was making Eli laugh, and he was eating up every bit of it.  Just look at that smile and admiration towards his Dad!!

Every morning we go on a hunt for Sienna (our cat) in the closet.  He is so sweet and calls her name so lovingly, and only pets her tail when he finds her ...meanwhile she is hissing up a storm at him.  It's pretty hilarious!

Blue eyes and playgrounds

Does not even pay attention to me when Horses is on

I still have not cut his hair, shocker yes I know .., but how can you when it is so cute and wispy like this?!?

When your little boy is sick and he insists on wearing his Dads socks for pants and socks.  He kept them on the entire day!

 Feeding Blackie and Snickers.  Blacky might be his favorite.  Any dark or black horse he sees he automatically starts yelling "Blacky's" name.

 Once cute and tired boy...

Besties!

By now you should know that Ryder and Eli are besties.  Ryder came down with mom last weekend to help with an event.  Eli was so happy Ryder was here, I have never seen him run and embrace anyone that way.  They are so cute that they deserve their own entry.

These two can't get any cuter.  Love a good bath picture!!

28 Weeks - Third Trimester Here We Come!

We are in the home stretch.  This is starting to get so real.  We even set a date to be induced at 38 weeks if she wants to stay comfy cozy ... Mark the calendar for February 27th.  Goodness, that is right around the corner.  This whole time I was thinking a March baby, even if it was the very beginning.  February is still winter, and I have no idea what to do for winter birthdays.  I guess we will figure it out.  Regardless, I think the last week of February is a great birthday for my little girl.

In addition, it seems like my sister and I are on the same timeline AGAIN.  Aslynn's (my first niece) birthday is February 25th.  Clearly we are family, and like to keep birthdays around the same time - what in the world, ha!

1) Heart rate 140
2) 24 weeks - 1lb 11 oz
3) 28 weeks - 2lb 7 oz.  Growing at a perfect rate, 38%.  Still projecting to be about 7 lbs
4) Definitely can tell she is getting bigger by her movements.  Starting to see my entire belly move when she kicks
5) Eli kisses and pats the baby every night
6) She already has a little peach fuzz on her head
7) AND DID I MENTION SHE IS COMING IN FEBRUARY ... AHHHH!!!!

 24 week belly picture in Mexico

 24 weeks

 28 weeks

28 week bump pictures.

December - OH WHAT FUN!

Several Christmas parties and activities so far.  It's been a blast, and we still have one more week or so before New Years.  In no particular order, here is our December in a nutshell!

 My work team offsite at Top Golf.  I am terrible, but still participated, belly and all!

 Playgrounds and walks with Poppi and Grammi!

 Say CHEESE!!!

 Healthcare Team Christmas Party

 And yes, I got a selfie stick as my white elephant gift, and Derek got this wonderful toilet coffee mug pictured below.

 Annabelle's 1st birthday party.  Such a fun snowflake theme, and perfect weather to enjoy an outdoor birthday!

 I love his crazy, thin, blonde hair, and his perfect strawberry face!

 WAGONS!!!

 This boy will find water anywhere even if its in December ... but hey, we are in Texas and lately we could have been laying out by the pool ... COME ONE COOLER WEATHER!!

Morning selfies!

 My little helper putting up Christmas decorations.

 Thank you to Mimi for coming in town, we were able to sneak away for a quick date night.  Movie and Amy's ice cream - YUM!!

 Missional Community Christmas party.  We all started out as newly weds, and now look at all the babes with 2 more on the way.  And yes, I totally brought my selfie stick :)

 VMware Work Christmas party!  Who doesn't like a reason to get all dressed up and go out downtown?!?