Eli....21 months

Some words to describe our Eli:

*sweet

*stinker

*resourceful

*charming

*inventive

*daring

*adventurous

*stinker (yes it deserves two mentions)

*determined

*focused

*meticulous

*smart

Those are just a handful. This kid keeps us on our toes, let's just say that. Back when he was a tiny infant, Stephanie said, "You know, he never looks confused. All babies look confused. He doesn't. I think he's a genius." She was right then about both things. He really never did look confused and seems to be VERY smart. And I know that all parents THINK their kids are the smartest. Hence the reason I shared what Stephanie said. Not a parent of Eli's, thinks he's smart. :) Hee hee.

Eli is into all sorts of things these days. He loves to climb, loves to run, loves to get dirty, loves water, loves trashcans and trash trucks. The kid is constantly on the go. However, he is interesting because I could also include "mellow" as one of my words up there. He happily plays by himself, is happy to be in the yard by himself (although this isn't the safest venture in the world). When we go out to eat, he sits and eats happily and calmly. We went to Red Robin for Oma's birthday and he sat and methodically took the crayons out the crayon box and then put them back in. Not a peep out of him as he did it over and over again. He still loves his mommy (whom he calls MA-MA) quite a bit and gives great snuggles. He also loves Daddy and loves it when Daddy gives him showers. He loves Stephanie, Papa (grandpa) and Mama (grandma). He adores his big brother and wants to be just like him. He is a happy wonderful kid. But he has a mind of his own and if you cross him, watch out. He can throw quite the fit. We are interested to see what the "2s" bring.

Eli, we are loving watching you grow into a little boy right before our eyes. You are charming and strong and adorable. Your cute smiles and chubby thighs make our hearts happy. We look forward to watching you grow more and are so thankful God gave you to us to raise! You are a delight, our son!

And what was he so intent on, you ask? Why, this, of course!