Monday, April 16, 2012

April showers bring... blowouts!

I think this is the first time I've been back here since I have started back to work.  Let's just say we have learned to attempt a routine, but Elliott gets the final say.  He seems to really like Angie at Day Care.  One of the little ones calls him Ellian... Or is he saying Alien?  I just think Elliott must be a tough name for little Cooper.  We are excited to become part of Angie's Day Care family.  
Last week, right at 3.5 months old, Elliott started on a little formula.  Fenugreek and water just doesn't seem to help Mom enough to keep up with Elliott's request of "more milk, please".  Hence the title, blowouts!  I have learned that Shout actually does work if applied after a nice rinse of the aftermath.  No, I never thought I would ever be sharing my son's blowouts with our extended family and friends.  On a brighter note, Elliott rolled over for the first time on Easter  Day.  He is only rolling over on his left side for now.  He has been rolling over on his side at night and the crib isn't near as big as it used to be.
This is the first time that we noticed he rolled on his side.
Elliott is starting check out everything these days.
 This is my favorite picture of the month.  Him in his bibs!  After a hard day at work, I go to see this little rascal that just looks up ad gives you that big smile with a squirm!  Greatest moment of the day!
 Elliott and Dad!  Elliott is just like his father... Loves to watch golf!  I think it is the green grass and monotonous  voice.  He also loves to watch basketball, I say it's just the bright colors!  Who am I kidding, he is going to like to watch sports!  To the point he pays attention to the screen and then gets fussy when commercials come on.  Really?  I have a mini Dary on my hands.
 Elliott loves to nap with Dad.
 Here is a close second for favorite picture of the month.
 Thankfully Elliott is starting to enjoy baths.  Mom is still struggling getting all of the creases clean.
 Happy Easter!  Elliott posing with his Easter basket and bunny from Angie.
 Elliott is getting much stronger.  We are working on spending some time in the Bumbo seat.  Bear here to help and make sure all is good!
Elliott is grabbing everything he can wrap his little fingers around.  He doesn't seem to have much interest in the pacifier, but sure does love to put his fingers/hand in his mouth.  About a week ago he graduated up to 3-6 month clothes and into size 2 diapers, along with the introduction of formula.  He's growing up so fast.  Next thing I know, I will be telling him to stop chasing the dogs.
I have few videos that I want to upload, but I'll add that to my never ending to do list.

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

2 months old

Elliott had his 2 month old doctors appointment last week.  The doctor was very impressed with his development.  He was a very happy and alert baby, showing off to the doctor!  Well happy until the end for his shots.  (I can't blame him though.)  He was quite the trooper for his first round of many shots.  He is a content baby that is full of smiles and "oos" and big yawns.  The little stinker can get his arms out of his swaddle and even got a mitten off of one of his hands today.




 I couldn't resist not adding this picture. Proud brother,  Blu watching over Elliott.
 Blu and Bear watching Elliott.
Bear and Elliott.
Blu and Elliott.
This is my favorite photo at 2 months thus far.
I'm pretty proud of this photo as well.



 He has to like some shade of orange.  His choices: black, blue, orange or orange.

Buddies, Cooper and Caden Blood came over to visit Elliott.

Basement is Finished

It's finally done and we broke it in last weekend.  We had a great time with friends.  I am very excited for Elliott to grow up and enjoy running around downstairs.


Thursday, February 23, 2012

My Valentine

I have been delinquent on updating lately.  February has included Grandma and Grandpa (Burnett's) visiting the first weekend of the month and Grammy (Walther) coming out for a week as well.  Let's just say Elliott enjoyed the extra cuddling and I enjoyed the extra hands to help and get an extra hour of sleep here and there.  Elliott is currently sleeping 4-5 hours at night.  Dary is taking the morning feeding before going to work.  He also takes the 6ish evening feeding so I can get supper started.  The basement is just about finished!  Blu and Bear love playing down there already. The basement will give us an extra bedroom and bathroom for family to stay, and an extra living area for what I think will be Elliott's play area and Dary's game day destination... Yeah, we now have that "Dad's Recliner"!
 Grandpa very willing to take the 5 - 6 AM feeding!
 Grandma enjoying the cuddling time after feeding.  I don't think Elliott minds one bit!
 Grandpa and Blu after a long, hard days work!
 Dary and I went out to dinner (taking advantage of the opportunity) and came home to this!  Now, this is one content baby!
 "Hey, I'm a chunky monkey!"
 This is right at 6 weeks old?
 Grammy feeding.
 "I'm sexy and I know it!"
 Not quite a fan of baths yet!
 It was over 60 degrees here and we decided a walk was necessary.
"Mom, I'm soo tired!"

Monday, January 30, 2012

Uncle William and Auntie Ashton come to visit and Elliott is a month old!

Where has this last month gone?!  My brother William and his wife Ashton stopped by for a visit this weekend.  I think Ashton could have held him the entire time!  I took full advantage and had her get a few pictures if us as a family.
 Ashton, Elliott and Bear.
William with Elliott.  If you look close, you can see big brother Bear staying close keeping a close eye on Elliott.










 Blu checking out the camera.
 Blu giving Elliott a kiss.
 No more pictures or you are going to have a piece of this!
 Bear checking on an upset Elliott.