Another quick video of Eli getting close to walking…he really likes his Radio Flyer

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Elijah – All I Want to Do

Sometimes Eli gets to stay with Gran & Grandad, (Jerod’s grandparents) and they dance with him to the song “All I Want to Do” by Sugarland. Click the link “All I Want to Do” to check him out.

Looks like he’s learning to dance on his own…at least a little.

Eli is moving into the phase where he mimics a lot of what we do.  Click the video link below to see one of his newest tricks.

Jerod and I tied the knot!

Today I was thinking about us and I am so thankful God let me marry Jerod.  We met in an unlikely spot, Glorieta, NM.  We were long distance for three years~ a distance that spread two continents.  We dated a total of six years and now we’re parents together.  God has persevered us through eight years so far.  I pray we make it at least 42 more. 

If you haven’t checked out Aaron Ivey’s new album…do it NOW!  It’s incredible…Rich theology, powerful lyrics, and fresh melodies.

My favorite song right now is ‘The Name’

All glory and fame be unto the One who reigns
Yes You reign
All heaven and earth rejoice at the sound
Of Your name, of Your name

If you would have asked me a year ago what Jerod and I like to do for fun on a Saturday afternoon, the answer would not have been hanging out in the Terra Toys Store for an hour.  Alas, we are parents.

Last Saturday we took Elijah to Terra Toys on Anderson Lane- perhaps the coolest toy store in Austin.  We toured the puppet section, the trucks/cars, and made our way to the instruments.  Here is what we came up with:

having a kid rocks.

Elijah @ 5 months!

Can you believe it has almost been half a year since Elijah was born?

Some cool things that have been going on:

Elijah is rolling over!

He is also balding- he has less hair today than the day we brought him home from the hospital.

Eli has been saying words only he understands.  Its cute though.

He is actually starting to enjoy tummy time.  This hasn’t always been a fun time for him.

Elijah is sitting up mostly on his own (we put pillows down to break his fall).

He’s so advanced

Jerod (3.16)  and I (4.2) celebrated our birthdays.  We had some good times with family.  We also got a few nice cards and presents in the mail!  Here are some pictures of our birthday dinners:

Jerod, Elijah, April & Tio B on Jerod's Birthday

Daddy & Elijah on March 16

April & Eli at Papasitos

good night on April's birthday celebration

at the house on April's birthday

Its funny how once you have a kid, your birthday

doesn’t seem like a big deal anymore. 

The bluebonnets are blooming!

we're still working on our balance

At Zilker Botanical Gardens

March 4-8, Granny J, Aunt Wendy & Grandma BJ came to visit us in Austin!  We had a wonderful time hanging out.

Happy Birthday, Grandma BJ!

On March 5 we celebrated Grandma BJ’s 86th birthday!

Elijah and the daffodils at Zilker Botanical Gardens

We went to Zilker Botanical Gardens (which is free on the weekdays).  It was a sunny beautiful day.

Granny J & Elijah in the Tea Embassy

On the way home we stopped at the Tea Embassy because Granny J loves tea.

Aunt Wendy & Elijah on the Tea Embassy's porch

On Friday we took a walk around our neighborhood and took some pictures with the bluebonnets.  Elijah was a little grumpy.

Elijah in the Bluebonnets

That night we made a fillet Mignon dinner for Grandma BJ’s birthday.  It was yummy.  We played a hand of “three card” that night.

our little card shark

On Saturday we went to Whole Foods for lunch.  After we ate some great food, we went shopping at Archiver’s (a scrap-booking store) & Carter’s for Elijah.  Elijah got his first pair of sunglasses.  Saturday evening we went to a picnic for the Audio/Visual/Lighting/Camera team from the Austin Stone Community Church.  Elijah got to try them out at the picnic.

Elijah & me at the picnic

Sunday it was time for everyone to go home.  We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to see everybody again!