Wow! The past week has been a complete blur. And I realize now more than ever after seeing the last time I blogged. In between sinus infections (yes, all three of us were sick at once, fun times), Santa and presents, stupid snow storms in the Northeast wrecking havoc on our family plans and the Evans family visiting I just lost track of time and forgot to blog. There I said! I forgot to blog! HA!
So to make up I'm going to post LOTS of pictures and you can see how much Eli enjoyed Christmas and the before and after events. It never really felt like Christmas and I still can't figure that one out, but nonetheless it was the best one yet! Eli was so much fun this year! And we can see each year getting better and it makes us so excited! He was really into Santa. If you asked him "what does Santa say?" he would follow with the answer of "ho ho ho"! Cutest thing ever! He's really starting to talk more and more and is actually putting words together to form short sentences. His favorite the past couple of days "Where's Papaw?", "Come on Papaw". The boy loves his Papaw! Don't worry, he loves all his grandparents but there's something about his Papaws!
So my plans were to upload these pictures and post them in chronological order but something went wrong with the upload and I can't figure out how to move them. So I apologize. But at least you are getting to see them, right?! I will try to explain as you read...
I took this as a progression picture of Eli's major boo boo. His poor nose was still swollen here. His eye was still black on Christmas Day but at least the scab had come off his nose! It's almost completely healed now! You can just barely see a yellow bruise in the corner of his eye.
My Dad and Sheila drove up the Wednesday before Christmas to give the grandson's their presents.
Eli loves his new slide as you can see!
Eli running into the living room to see what Santa had left him! He was so excited!
Choo choo! Definitely his favorite present from Christmas! The first thing he said when he walked into to see his presents was "choo choo"!
His new Jeep! He's not so sure about it still. He will sit in it and turn the steering wheel but don't dare show him how to press the gas pedal. He's terrified of it! He's never been a big fan of loud noises. I'm sure he will warm up to it.
The most annoying toy Santa brought. But Eli LOVES it!
We went to my sister and BIL's Christmas Day evening for a wonderful meal. I think Eli was overwhelmed by new toys at this point.
The day after Christmas Eli decides he will check out his Jeep again and pose for a few pictures.
He was feeling extra loving and wanted to give Santa a kiss. How sweet is that?!
And of course a hug!
Thanks to the crazy snow storm in the Northeast Chad's brother, SIL and their kids weren't able to fly in for the much anticipated trip. Thankfully Chad's parents and sister decided to come anyway. We took Eli to Boingo Bounce yesterday. I think it's our new favorite thing to do! He has the best time there and we love watching him jump and run and play!
Rocking away
These pictures were supposed to go towards the beginning. I let Eli help me decorate some Christmas cookies for Santa. He thought it was the coolest! I see more baking in our future.
Hmmm. How did that green icing get on your mouth, Eli?
Well, I hope you've enjoyed reading about our Christmas fun. Hopefully next year no one will be sick and there won't be snow storms closing airports! I have a few videos I may try to upload later. But don't get your hopes up to high!
