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  • Shots and a string-bean

    We went to Eli’s well-baby appointment yesterday, which was traumatic for everyone, but at least it ended in cute band-aids: Yep, Eli had to start his vaccinations yesterday with five–that’s right, five shots. Poor little man. Actually, I think he screamed more about having to get all undressed and weighed, but believe me, he was…

  • Week 9: Derby week

    In honor of Derby week, we thought we’d introduce Elias to the world of big iron horses at the park. Although at the rate he’s growing, or attempting to grow, life as a jockey is not for him. Eli had a little growth spurt this week, mostly marked by eating constantly, crying a lot, and…

  • Week 8: Snuggling in 80 degrees

    Here are five photographically illustrated facts about Eli. 1. Eli is by far the happiest when he can sleep on your shoulder (preferably the left, over your heart) in an upright position. We believe he now weighs just over 11 pounds and gaining, so the left shoulders in the house are taking a beating. 2.…

  • Eli: Week 7, the smiling

    This week, we attempted to capture Eli’s big grins on camera with no success, really — this is as close as we came: But you’ll notice by the beard that he’s smiling at his daddy! In other events, Eli modeled his fabulous hand-knit sweater and bootie set from Mike and Jan, Eli and I went…

  • Breaking news: Eli’s first smile!

    Eli smiled at us … ok, only at mommy … for the first time yesterday, and he’s whipped out a couple of gummy grins today, too! Unfortunately, he hasn’t yet smiled at Justin, who’s feeling just a tiny bit left out. I’m sure that’s up next, though! In other news, I finally got his room…

  • Week 6: The screamer

    I don’t want to bore you with the trials of our latest week with fussy, gassy, screeching Eli, so here’s a look at the funnier side of his affliction. Listen carefully! And here are the week 6 photos we managed to take, in which we learn to love the Bjorn, explore the baby monitor, and…

  • So tired… (a.k.a Week 5)

    Eli had an angry week and thus we had a sleepy or should I say sleepless week. The Dr. thinks he might have Gastric reflux and prescribed Zantac, but it doesn’t seem nearly as bad as that article describes. At his one month checkup he is making good progress @ 8lbs 15oz & 22 1/2…

  • Eli: Week 4

    It happened! Eli rolled over!* Ok, there’s an asterisk there because Justin actually put Eli down on his tummy with his left arm tucked underneath him. So, he had a little bit of a head-start. But then he just flung his little butt right over and ended up on his back, looking quite surprised. We’re…

  • Eli: Week 3 in photos

    Sorry for the delay in posting, Eli has had quite a busy week which hasn’t left much time for blogging. The week started with a visit from out of town Grandpa Bob, as well as trips to Target, and even AT&T Park for some photos in front of the Willie Mays entrance. However I think…

  • Eli: Week 2

    Wherein: Eli goes for his first walk, models his fabulously large sleep sack, proves himself to be a hilarious little lounger, and spends lots of quality time with daddy. Click here for the week 2 gallery!