Monday, June 29, 2009

Daddy's Little Helper

Elijah loves helping Daddy do "manly" things around the house. He especially likes playing with Dustin's tools, so Dustin bought him his very own Craftsman set. The set is really cute, it came with a little rolling tool chest with a tool box full of tools that attachs to the top of the cart. Elijah loves that he can roll the whole set wherever Dustin goes. The cart has slots on the top of it so Eli can attach the nuts and bolts to the top ELi now has his very own hammer that he can use, which is better than him carrying around Dustin's heavy real one He has figured out how to use both the flat head and the philips head screwdrivers He has not figured out what he is suppossed to use the pliers for yet though

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Texas with the Coffmans

We were able to go and visit with all of Dustin's family, (minus his brother Andrew who is on his mission) at their parents house in Texas. We had a great time fishing, swimming and just visiting with everyone. Elijah loved seeing his cousins Savannah and Cammi. Elijah enjoying his first real swim. He really took to the water! Okay, well this picture is just funny! His legs look hilarious underneath his big inner tube swimming suit. Elijah getting ready to "dive" into the water. Elijah loves his cousin Cammi and wanted to do everything she did and be everywhere where she was. Cammi was really great about playing with him. The guys all went fishing at the lake behind Lily and Brian's house. Dustin caught a big ol' catfish. It was so hot and humid the few days we were there that the camera lens fogged up, and that is why the picture is blurry around the edges. It was amazing how humid it was. Ugh!

Cocoa Puffs

Elijah has already learned that Auntie Erin is a softie. She will give him anything that he wants. And as this picture proves, Auntie Erin has been feeding Elijah some Cocoa Puffs.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Grandpa and Eli playing on the swings. Eli has always loved feeling the wind blow his hair. It makes him giggle and giggle.... Daddy and Eli on the magic wiggle thing. Eli was not so sure about it at first, but with Daddy holding his hand he started to enjoy it pretty fast. Grandma, Grandpa, Eli and Mom First time down the big boy slide! Eli was totally fearless! He just ran up to it and raced down all by himself. This slide may be little but it was slick. Right after Dustin took the picture Eli got some serious air off one of the bumps. He loved it! Eli had a great time playing at the park. He is really turning into a big kid. It seems like overnight he has become so independent. Dustin and I love watching his personality change. He has gotten to be pretty stubborn and opinionated, but at heart he is still a sweetie and a cuddle bug.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Violets in the Park

Elijah loves picking flowers. In our yard at home we only have dandelions, so when he saw the purple flowers at the park he was VERY excited.

Elijah Smurf?

While Eli and I were coloring the other day he decided that he would like to be blue. You can't really tell in the pictures, but he actually colored almost the whole front and side of both of his legs Smurf blue.

Friday, May 8, 2009

Spring is here!!!

Spring is here and Eli loves to play outdoors in the sun. He always has his eyes peeled for dandelions. He loves to pick them and give the bouquets to his Mommy!