Early Christmas

My mom & brother came down for a few days so we decided to open gifts from and for them on the 22nd. It was so fun to see the difference in Eli from last Christmas to this one. He really enjoyed opening or helping open everyone's presents. Uncle Aaron gave him puzzles, which were a big hit. And my mom gave him this wooden train that he can pull. It is so cute! While they were here we also went and saw the lights at the Mesa Temple and did some shopping. Eli was a good sport about sleeping in his carseat while we drove. Thanks for coming to visit us!

Big Boy Bed

Eli now takes naps & sleeps at night in this toddler bed! We are so excited and want to say thank you so much to the person (you know who you are) who got us this bed.

Eli Turns 2

This past month has been crazy for us! On Nov. 24, Eli turned 2. Kaelub and I took him to eat pizza for his birthday dinner and then we came back to open gifts and eat cake. Thanks to all of you who sent something for him--he loved ripping off the wrapping paper and opening the envelopes for the cards. We got him this fun tent with a tunnel that he really has fun playing in. As you can see from the pictures, he didn't want anything to do with eating the cake. He just wanted me to keep lighting the candles so he could blow them out. Eli is such a happy little boy and we are so lucky to have him in our family!

Sneak Peak

We had our family pictures taken a week ago and I just got them back. They turned out so good, especially since Eli wasn't really wanting to sit still and look at the camera. Thanks to Kendyl for taking them. (hawkinspics.blogspot.com) And for all you who wanted to see my pregnant belly, here you go!

Happy Halloween!

Here are some pics of Eli in his Halloween costume last night. He actually did catch on at the ward trunk or treat about what to do to get the candy. It was cute to hear him say trick or treat and then when they gave him his candy he would say thank ye. (His version of thank you.)

Fun Friday

Today I took Eli out early to Old Navy to see if I could get a $2 costume for next year. There were so many people! It was like the day after Thanksgiving craziness. After that, we went to the play area at the outdoor mall across the street. And we had to stop in the puppy store so Eli could watch them. We met Kaelub at the park for lunch & played on the toys. Hopefully Eli wore himself out & takes a good nap before our trunk or teat party tonight. Stay tuned for costume pictures.....

Golfing at the Park

A few weeks ago we went to the park just down the road so Eli could play. Kaelub decided he would practice his golf swing while we were there. Kelsey, Clark, & Brooklyn came too. Eli & Brooklyn really liked the toys & running up and down the hill.