Sleeping Boy

We went on a long drive yesterday to visit some friends. Elliott could hardly keep his eyes open for the first part of the drive. I had to take a picture of this face! I live for moments like this- so sweet- the drool that came a little later and all! Also- a new hairdo!

Goodbye Faux Hawk

Elliott's hair has taken a turn for the summer. Worry not all ye that love the faux hawk- it will return when his head stops sweating like crazy! Boys! He didn't even care when we shaved it all off. He thought it tickled him and then he played with all of the hair on his lap. Fun experience and now a week later it is already longer- it grows soooooo fast!

Boating Anyone?

Craig is going on a flyfishing trip in a few weeks- he got his boat out to see if everything was together. Elliott loved it! A new favorite! So, he and Craig had to put it in our pool for a little while. It was a pretty funny sight to see! I love my boys!

Tunnels

We at Streiff Manor have realized almost anything can become a "tunnel"- according to Elliott. Our legs, the overpasses on the freeway, a log with a whole in it that only small creatures could get through, and of course Craig's Canback top for his truck....... At present E is totally into tunnels!

a day at aunt shelly's

Elliott had a great time playing with Nate and Kenyon in their little play house! The types of items that Shelly and I had said before that we would never own- and now look at us?

Easter Party

Elliott was more excited about the swing than he was the Easter egg hunt- We had a great time- Grandma Lee was in town, Shelly, Scott and the kids came down-It really was a lovely time!

What a month!

We have had the craziest couple of weeks at the Elliott household! Many a visitor have walked our hallways, played with E, sat around the kitchen island, and kept us busy! We have had a great time and are ready for a little R and R. Elliott doesn't quite know what to do with himself at naptime- he repeatedly asks me "Shelly???" or "Trevor??" or "Kenyon??" or "Daddy" or whomever he is thinking of at that moment wondering where they are. He now thinks that everyone is at work- even his 4 year old cousin Kenyon- He says "Kenyon??" then "Work??"- it cracks me up! We have had so many coming and goings that I think he is really going to miss the hussle and bussle of it all! Should be interesting- He loves the attention!

Peekaboo!

I can hardly handle this car...........

Elliott and Momma

Me and my Elliott!

Luke Cannon Wheeler

This is Elliott's new cousin Luke. He is now 3 weeks old. Elliott I believe, is thinking Luke will go away one day- much to his chagrin- Luke will be around for the duration! Elliott really likes him, he tries to be really gentle with him and likes to hug and kiss him. Luke is so cute and such a good baby. We love him!

French Toast

I just loved these pictures! Elliott is working on eating by himself- he is quite good at it as long as it involves a fork. The spoon is a different story- this morning we had more oatmeal on the floor and on his lap than we did in his belly!

Firetruck Diaries

Elliott's Papa got him this Firetruck for Christmas- he is just learning how to get on and off himself. It is pretty funny how excited he gets when he actually makes it on and off without assistance!

Lawnmower Heaven

Elliott has really been into lawnmowers lately (okay- for like 6 months of his 18 month existence thus far) and so we finally found him one. He totally cracks me up the way he looks at the lawnmower as if he is thinking- "Are these two serious- I know a fake lawnmower when I see one..."

CHEESE

What a cheese! He now says "cheese" when we take his pictures! Too funny!

Window Markers

Craig got these window markers and did a little something crazy on the windows for Valentine's Day. Elliott thinks they are the best thing in the world. I caught him eating one of them. He really likes to draw- and make a mess!

A coloring story.....

Elliott loves to color- he even goes to his drawer in the kitchen and says "color"- However, he really doesn't color much- he likes to throw the crayons everywhere and then eat them- in between a little coloring. I love how he automatically know how to hold a crayon. Kids- so funny!

Walking along the Back Bay

Elliott is figuring out all of the ways not be in the stroller. He knows that Dad will shoulder him, so now he doesn't like getting into the strollers as much. Especially after he has had something better!

We just got this picture from Craig's sister. I think it is sooo funny! Craig got a bike work stand for Christmas- apparently Elliott thought it was more fun than Craig! He actually was doing a bit of pole dancing- we are teaching him that on the side.

I'm a rocker through and through mom......

He has decided to use the chair as a drumb- it is pretty funny! I love his hair- most people think I am crazy- but that is too bad, I like it!