Eli's First Birthday Party

Eli's 1st birthday was a hit!!! All his friends were there including Will (and parents), Sam (and parents), Ben and Megan, Nana, Papa, Andy, Lena and Tammy. We had yummy chocolate cake and great times with friends.

A new telephone

Sharing toys with Sam

Checking out Will's cool hat

Double Trouble!!!

Sharing cake with daddy!

Christmas Part 1

Celebrating our First Christmas...two weeks prior. We have alot of family to see and parties to attend, but first, we enjoy a night with just the three of us.

Nigh Night Eli...resting before the travels begin

Thanks Nana and Papa!

In Minnesota with some of my favorite people...yes, this is how we dress for parties up there.

Eli meeting Santa for the first time. Hey Mel!!!

All dressed up with places to go!

Eli's First Christmas

Our first Christmas as a family couldn't have been more special. Here are a couple of our favorite moments of the week.....


A early birthday party

I wonder if Eli's finger prints are still on the mirror

Eli loving his new Truck!!!

Preparing food for Eli's first MeatMas

Playing with uncle Pat and Pale Ale

Taking a tour of Shadow Ranch...

Thanks to Carrie and Steve...we had a wonderful time with family on their beautiful property.

We stayed in Minnesota for eight days and in that time we saw 20 inches of snow fall to the ground...we enjoyed it as much as we could!!!!

Thanks mom and dad for the wonderful week!