Elliot @ 4 months!

Hello all!  Elliot will be 4 months old tomorrow!  It is unbelieveable how fast it has gone.  Jason and I have noticed an "explosion" of skills coming from the little guy in the past week.  He is very proficient at grabbing toys and bring them to his mouth.  When he drops them, he gets them again!  Brilliant!  He can scoot around on his tummy and end up halfway across his blanket.  The volume of his voice has increased and he loves to serenade us...especially at 4 in the morning!  He gets cuter everyday (if that is possible), and we fall more in love every minute!  We had a nice morning with our friends greer, kiley and nate at himmel park.  It was breezy and felt like fall...

love to all,

c, j, & e

Elliot grows!

Elliot has been busy lately!  Not only has he learned how to grab things and put them in his mouth, he has had many functions and parties to attend!  Aug/Sept are big birthday months in our family, so we have been celebrating!  First my dads' birthday where Elliot debuted his very dapper hat (a hand-me-down from buddy Quinn).  Then Kieran's hot-wheels-themed birthday party, and then the co-bday celebration for Kieran and I (we were born on the same day!).  He was a champion as usual, delighting all those attending with his infectious smile and happy spirit!  Elliot has also been working very hard on tummy-time and is now starting to really enjoy it!  I think it helps that he can look around, reach for things, and roll over on his back if he wants.  Elliot has been amazing while transitioning to the change in our schedules.  We are incredibly blessed to have my mom and Mary (Gawain's mom) on hand to fill in the blanks while I'm at school and Jason is working.  It feels so good to know that Elliot is in such loving hands while I'm away.  The weather is finally changing and fall is coming!!!  I remember once again why we live in Tucson!!!

sending love to all of you...

c, j, & e

Elliot @ 3 months!

hello all!  The past two weeks have flown by as we have tried to adjust to our new schedule now that I am in school.  It was a lucky break that Jason's days off just happened to be the days I was in school.  So, the childcare transition has been hard, but good.  Jason has done an excellent job of taking over the "mommy" role and Elliot doesn't seem to have noticed.  The first day I left, I cried all the way to school, each day has gotten a little easier since then.  Elliot hit his 3 month  milestone and is 14 lbs now.  His 3 month doctor visit went well (except for the shots) and he is in the 50-75th percentile in height, weight and head circumference.  His doctor, Molly, describes him as  a "thriving" baby.  Music to my ears...

Today we tried Elliot in the bungee bouncer that was a hand-me-down from his cousin Kieran.  Lately, all El wants to do is stand and kick his little legs, so we thought he would love it, and he did!  He stayed in it for about 20 minutes...turning this way and that and shrieking with delight that he could "stand" on his own.  According to Jason's mom, he was the same way!  Just wait until he figures out that he can jump in it too!

The weather is threatening to cool down and we are all looking forward to gorgeous fall days!!!

love to all...

c, j, & e

more pics!

Elliot has so many pictures taken of him that sometimes I don't even get to see them all.  Here are some sweet ones from my mom's camera.  The pic with all the babies is from Elliot's Tuesday playgroup (he's in the orange stripes). I love the one of Elliot in the toybox with cousins Tillie and Ailsa close by. Elliot with his daddy, Jeff and Nate Parrish and a sweet one of Elliot with his Tio, Gawain.   

Well, time has flown by and tomorrow is the day I start school for the semester.  Elliot will be home with daddy this week as I get used to being a normal person again.  I sure hope my brain still works...

c, j, & e

Elliot @ 12 weeks

Elliot had his first official playdate yesterday with a new friend from baby group!  Tula (who is 2 days younger than elliot) and her mom Jaime came over for lunch and a nice long visit!  The kiddos acknowledged each other, smiled a little and passed out.  What a success. 

I go back to school on Monday and the anxiety is setting in!  I know all will be well, but I am going to miss my little guy so much!

Speaking of little, he's not so little any more! His weight this morning  puts him @ 13lbs even!  GO elliot!

xoxoxox,

c, j, & e

Elliot @ 11 weeks

Our big boy just keeps getting bigger! He now weighs 12 lbs, 5 oz.!!!  He seems absolutely huge to us compared to his little self a few months ago.  We had another great weekend up at Mt. Lemmon.  We took Elliot to Lemmon Rock lookout for the first time and by the time we got there, he was asleep.  We took in the amazing view for him.  I couldn't resist posting the cute pic of Elliot in the little plaid shorts that were a hand-me-down from his friend Quinn!  

Here is a list of Elliot's top 3 favorite things:

1.  Mama's milk, of course

2.  Bathtime!

3.  Music with the itunes visualizer on (see picture)

The itunes visualizer will calm Elliot more than anything else!  He loves to sit and watch it while being entertained by the likes of Alison Krauss, The Beatles (of course), and Justin Timberlake (not kidding).

hope all is well wherever you may be...

c, j, & e

Elliot goes swimming

Elliot had his first experience in the pool and LOVED it!  We had noticed how much he enjoys his bath, so we thought we'd go for a swim in nanny and poppy's pool.  The water is so warm it's like bath water, so it was perfect for him.  He was fascinated by the water and was kicking his little legs like a frog!  We can't wait to watch him as he learns to swim...

Elliot had his first immunization last week and luckily had no serious reaction.  A little fussy, but I would be too!  He now weighs in at 11 lbs, 15 oz.  We are heading up to Mt Lemmon again this weekend.  Trying to soak up some more cool weather before I head back to school in a few weeks.  Hope all is well with you all!

c, j, & e