It's Daddy's birthday, let's take a walk!

Alexander's birthday happens to fall on Valentine's Day. Therefore, I do not get to celebrate the traditional V-day you all know and love. I am fine with that. Some how, I did not get pictures, but I made Alexander a heart shaped pizza, adorned with artichoke hearts, sausage, green peppers, and onions, and a heart shaped cake. Alexander brought home chocolate covered strawberries! YUM! Good eating, we did, good eating (I made my own cheese pizza).

While we were waiting for Alexander to arrive home, Eli and I went out into the defrosting world. He stayed awake for the entire ride (and I'd like to think I firmed my butt just a tad!)!

OOPS! Just like every year, winter comes too quickly and I "forget" to do something with the pumpkins. It's okay. I don't mind. They are a nice orange when all we've been seeing is brown and white... and yellow snow... ;)

These are my favorite lilies-- they fill my home with scents unmatched by any candle or spray (which I do not use, really, anyway). I love this second shot, three stages of life. Beautiful!

Cheers!

I'm gonna be just like you, Dad...

Alexander got the itch to try a bandanna on Eli today. Pretty darn cute, if you ask me.

I love catching these moments!
Cheers!

So begins the thaw...

Yes, it was about 50 degrees outside today. Yes, we enjoyed it!

Can't wait for spring! I love spring. Everything about it... well, except for the snakes coming out. I can get past that. I can. I do every year. My main focus now? Jogs. Hour long jogs. Not sure if Eli will sleep through them or take in the sights. He loves to be outside, but this fall he always passed out on walks. I am looking forward to finding out, and firming my butt.
Cheers!

The Greats...

Well, we finally found a time where we could all get together for the February birthdays-- me (the 1st), Abby (the 2nd), and Alexander (the 14th). Even the great-grandparents joined! Eli was a bit fussy because it was his normal bedtime, but after a little milk and brief rest, he was back to his normal self. We were pleased Grandpa and Grandma were able to get a dose of the cute, fun, happy Eli we all know and love!

It may look like Eli is smiling in the four generation picture, but he is really screaming at the top of his lungs. Poor guy-- sleepiness can do that to a person! Glad we got the photo, though! Then, we called it a "night".

Cheers!

Eli is 6 months old!

In honor of Eli's six month marker, and his girlfriend AnnaLynne's 5 month marker, the two families met up at Papa Keno's in Lawrence. We were going to go for Aimee's, but the game was going to be on, so, Keno's won.

These two love-birds spent the afternoon watching their parents eat pizza and opening presents-- from Christmas! We hadn't seen one another in a month! TOO LONG! Eli and AnnaLynne had a great time working as a team to open their gifts!

Eli even sealed it with a kiss!
~This was all his doing, by the way... he's a lover~

AnnaLynne is so beautiful-- she is like a doll, literally!
We love you, AnnaLynne!

Happy birthday to the sweethearts!
Cheers!

The expressions of Eli...

Couldn't resist.
Cheers!

Grandpa Stan!

Grandpa Stan and Brenda came today to celebrate my and Alexander's birthdays. Eli did a good show for them. He loves his grandpa Stan so much. So do I. I made a yummy lunch (at least I thought so) and Brenda made a AWESOME cheesecake! We finished it in two days. Wow-- it was delicious!!

Finished the night with our routine bath. It is about time to move onto the big ol' tub and toys! Eli loves the water! So do his parents... funny how things get passed down!
Cheers!

Biiiiiiiiig yawn...

oh yeah!
Cheers!