So Long, Farewell. . .

That's right, it's time to say good-bye. To my pump. Anyone who has been around me for any length of time in the last seven and a half months, knows that I have been pumping religiously. At home, at other's homes, at a conference, in hotel rooms, in the car - anywhere. And last night, for the last time.
A part of me feels sad, because it means that Eli is now seven and a half months! But I have enough frozen milk in our freezer in the basement to feed the three of us in a time of famine. So it was definitely time to quit. On the other hand, I feel like I have all this wonderful time on my hands. Pumping was a huge time commitment. And there's a sense of freedom now when I leave the house. No more planning errands and events around my pumping schedule.
So anyhow, the pump still sits ceremoniously on the chair in the family room. I guess it's time to pack it up and put it away. So long, farewell. . .

Happy Birthday to You!

Happy Birthday! This weekend we went up to my Grandma's to celebrate her 80th birthday. It was Eli's longest car ride so far (about 4 hours) and first hotel stay. We had a good time visiting with Grandma and everyone else - especially since we are rarely all together. But here's Grandma blowing out the birthday cake she shared with my cousins Courtney and Erica, who both have birthdays this week and my cousin's son, Drew, who shared his first birthday with Grandma.

We also visited the playground in our neighborhood for the first time this weekend. Eli liked the swings and went down the slide with Daddy, too. He started antibiotics again for another ear infection this week. He seems to be feeling fine, luckily. Hopefully, it will be all cleared up soon so it won't be a problem when we leave for Denver in a week and a half.

A Busy Weekend!

Yeah! Just another way to keep him occupied while cooking dinner

Here's Eli's new trick of flipping over his floor gym

Insert foot in mouth

We've had a busy weekend. Thie big news is that we finally bought a new bed! That's right, we're now real adults with a Queen size bed - well, when it gets delivered to us, anyhow. We actually bought the mattress and box spring yesterday. Luckily, we know someone who works in the furniture department at Macy's and he let us know that the bed we want goes on sale even cheaper the first weekend in May. So we will put in the order for the bed as soon as it goes on sale, and it will all be delivered together. I'll post some pictures when we do finally get it. But I am very excited about it. We are just going to get the bed for now, and then add other new pieces, like new dressers and bedside tables, later.

Today, Scott and Courtney's baby, Caitlyn was baptized at church. It was very nice - Caitlyn was very curious, and, just like Eli, did not cry! I know I was so relieved after Eli slept through his baptism. But anyhow, Eli and Caitlyn just have something else to talk about now.

Speaking of Eli, he now has some new tricks. He has finally gotten his feet into his mouth - he loves his feet so much, it was only a matter of time until they also became victims of the slobbery black hole. And he can now flip his floor gym over on himself. He doesn't seem to mind, but now I guess I need to really be able to see him if I'm doing stuff in the kitchen and he's under there!

The weather has been rainy and cold here this weekend, so hopefully the next time we post we'll have a good, sunny outdoor picture!

Oh, What a Beautiful Day!

Today we finally had a beautiful, sunny, warm day! We spent all afternoon outside playing. Yes, Eli is wearing his beach hat - but it has the biggest brim. And since we didn't have any sunscreen yet, it got to make a spring appearance. Thom and Eli took a hike with out neighbor Tom and his son Jamen on the trails in our neighborhood. Apparently, he loved it - he shrieked a lot and laughed and was very happy to be in his Baby Bjorn. But it was a great day outside and we finished it by grilling burgers with our neighbors. Let's hope the rest of April can be so nice!

Doctor, Doctor

Today Eli had his 6 month well-visit at the pediatrician's. I know, he was 6 months 2 weeks ago! But he is involved in a vaccine study through Children's Hospital, and they needed him this week. So anyhow. . .
He keeps growing: he was 18 pounds 10 ounces, and 28 inches long. I definitely think he will be tall - not a gift from me! But he's doing great, and he just loves the paper they put on the exam tables at the doctor's office. More later. . .