spring

I love it! I love that it is spring time. We have been outside everyday enjoying it. I could do without so much wind, but I'm still loving it! Both boys LOVE being outside. In fact I often have to rag Eli in kicking and screaming (we are working on that though!) I can't wait for the summer to spend it with my 2 boys! They are so much fun!

josiah

Nikki came over tonight so we could spend time with her and Josiah. Eli and Cole get to see Josiah all day, but I enjoyed the company since Aaron was working! I didn't take any pictures while Cole was awake (mainly b/c we were outside right up to his bedtime!) So here are some pictures of Eli and his cousin Josiah.

Oh...and here are just a few of the adorable things Eli has to say about him!

"He's so cute!" "Awww, I love him so much!" "He's looking at me!" "Awww, I love you baby Josiah!"

LOOK AT THAT PRECIOUS FACE!!!!

Birthday and Easter

So on Sunday, Eli got to celebrate his 3rd birthday AND Easter! It was a crazy day, but we tried to make it special for Eli. I think we were successful! We got lots of "I love you Mama/Daddy!" I can't believe that Eli is three. He is so special to us and we love him so much. Eli makes us laugh daily! He has become my little "buddy" when Aaron is working. It's nice to have someone in the house to talk to!

So, here's our day!

We got Eli a bike...he does GREAT on it! He did fall already, but it was so windy! He has a pretty nice "ouchy" on his knee!

Since it was Easter, we had an Easter Egg Hunt at Eli's birthday party! I think they had fun!

Then cake...the football didn't turn out exactly how I had planned, but Eli loved it!

Look at this face!!! (I had taken about 4 pictures of him before this one. I'm sure he's thinking, "Come on Aunt Shannon, enough already!!") He'll get used to it!

Eli was so excited that Josiah made it to his party! His first appearance of many.

We had a good day! It was nice to celebrate Eli's life and what he means to us.

Happy Birthday my precious "big" boy!

Mommy and Daddy love you so much.

three

Eli is 3!! I can't believe it. He seems so big and so NOT a baby anymore! It amazes me to think he started out at only 6lbs. 8oz! When we left the hospital he was down to 5lbs. 13 oz. He has grown into such a healthy boy! We love him so much!

Here are some of my favorites of his 3 year pictures. I will have more of his party later!I LOVE that smile! It melts my heart. Especially when it's followed by, "I love you mama!"

Happy Birthday Eli!

April 4, 2007

We are...

An Aunt:And an Uncle:

Josiah Camden Battles

8lbs. 14oz. 19 1/4 inches long 7:55pm

We are so excited to have Josiah join our family! He's so precious with his chubby cheeks!! We can't wait to get to know him and for him to meet his cousins! Eli is "patiently" waiting for his turn!

We will ALWAYS be here for you Josiah. Welcome to our family!

5 days

5 days is all the seperates these 2 in age! They are so fun!

It's fun to get them together and play...and now listen to them talk to each other!

I can't believe they are turning 3 and will be starting preschool next year!

There is still a chance they could end up in the same class...look out to that teacher!!!

They are both sweet boys and we are lucky that Eli has such a good friend, at such an early age!

Happy Birthday Ollie!

Love,

Eli

7 months

Wow Mr. Cole...I can't believe you are 7 months old!

I feel like I just posted about you being 6 months! You are getting so big!

You went for your 6 month check-up last week, so it was more like a 7 month check up!

You are in the 91 percentile for height. Really?? Where does that height come from?!!

You were only in the 17 percentile for weight.

Tall, skinny boy on our hands!

Things you are doing:

Rolling over...you do it ALL the time, but have a harder time going back over. Especially at night. Which has made for some frustrating nights at our house lately!

You are eating all baby foods. We haven't found 1 you don't like! (Maybe you won't be as picky as your brother!)

Grabbing at EVERYTHING! (Even some of brother's toys, which he has not become very found of!)

Starting some table foods...stars, cheerios, etc.

Sleeping through the night!!

Most of all, you LOVE to interact with your brother! He makes you laugh more than any can. (He has you in tears a few times too, but I'm sure there is more of that to come!)

Happy 7 months Cole!

You are a blessing from God and we love you so much!