For the love....

Yesterday was quite an event for us- we had a little too much fun at a few garage sales.
Yes, garage sales.

Elliott has not stopped talking about riding Papa Mark's tractor in Idaho since last summer. He is very fond of his manure spreader that Papa Mark sent him for Christmas. Every time he sees any sort of "tractor" type vehicle he asks about Papa Mark's tractor and wants to go for a ride. So- Imagine my utter joy at seeing this beauty. Both Elliott and Nathan (my nephew) are loving the Papa Mark tractor.
Actually- Elliott at present, just sits on it and makes noises as if he were doing some sort of farmer duties. Totally hilarious....

Then Grandma Ede finds the "find of the day" with the Spiderman goggles. I still laugh out loud when I think of her walking across the street holding Elliott while he was wearing these for the first time! He was sooooo proud and so seriously wearing them- I actually can't believe how long he will wear these things!

Next, we add in the Small Paul Pirate board shorts.
Not from our daily finds, however, duly noted.
What would we do without those?
Sorry, you can't see the pirate.

This just reminds me of some sinister bad guy throwing his head back and laughing at his evil plot to rule the world. Elliott loves Spiderman right now. It may have a little something to do with my attempt to "psych" him into wearing his Spiderman underwear instead of diapers because they are sooooo cool. (Hey, don't knock it, it is kind of working...)
Maybe this sinister laugh is him laughing at me and thinking
"silly momma, such foolishness, underwear is for sissies."

The end of our day was quite a culmination of things.
For the love- Spiderman, pirates, and the tractor.
What a day for us!

Hi, My Name is Chubby.....

Remember that story that we all used to tell in grade school? Hi, my name is chubby- one day I was going for a ride with my mom in the car.......? Anyway- Elliott thought the story was pretty funny. Do you ever feel like some days you have run clean out of ideas for excitement?

My Sweet Elliott

There are moments when the world just seems completely perfect-
life without trials, worries about what to get done next (especially during nap-time), etc, etc.
Today when we got home from the beach El and I sat down and read some stories
then I sang to him while he went to sleep.
This was one of those moments.
This perfect little picture is what I got. It was such a sweet little scene.
My Sweet Elliott

Beach Days Again- Yeah!!!!

We went to the beach today with Shelly and the kids. It was sooooo nice to just be there and relax and watch the kids play. I am excited to have Summer this year- usually I am pretty neutral about the Summer- however- now that El is so fun, I am excited to spend it with he and Craig.

Easter 2007

Well, most of my Easter pictures were terrible- so I won't bore you. I love this little one of the 3 kids. Elliott and my sister Shelly's kids- Kenyon and Nathan. I love them.
We had a great Easter with just Shelly's family. We all seem to be so busy that our little families don't get together, just us, hardly ever anymore- so it was really lovely.

Super Cheese

I can't help myself. Lately- when I ask him to give me the super cheese for the camera I really get the SUPER CHEESE. He goes so over board that it is stinking hilarious! The above picture is El finding some of the little baby toys that are on their way up to the attic- he was so thrilled to get them out- I kind of felt bad putting them in the attic.

The last one is today- Easter morning. I am not a big candy person- I really don't like E having any at all- but for some reason he seems to always get it somewhere. Anyway- hence- Peter Pan. He is still totally into pirates and he loves Captain Hook- or "Tatan Hook" at our home. He was stoked to get Peter Pan for Easter. Totally spiritual- I know- but way, way, way better than a huge chocolate bunny or colored sugar covered marshmallows thingys.

Give me a cool dude...

We got the Edogs some sunglasses the other day. He assured me that he would wear them. In the car he was so proud of himself. I told him to "give momma a cool dude" and this is what I got. He cracks me up!

Bubble Fountain

We went to Fashion Island the other day with some good friends of ours to play in the fountain. What fun we had! These two are standing above the fountain waiting for the drops to come up and get them.

Irvine Park

We went to the park yesterday with some friends- had a great time! My two girlfriends decided that moms are never in the pictures with anyone- because they are always taking the pictures. I agreed- I think we all have at least one shot of us with our littles.

Not a big bird fan myself- Elliott doesn't particularly care for them either. While we were feeding the ducks a peacock kept coming to get some food- E was looking over his shoulder to check on that peacock. Funny huh?

So proud- riding on this horselike thing at the park.
This park is BEAUTIFUL. It really is one of our best.

Shadow

Not the best photo in the world- but I love and adore this face. I simply like this one because of his shadow.

Brown Noseing

Need I say more?
Okay- I will clarify my child's actions- wrestling. Scott (my brother-in-law) gets down on the floor practically every Sunday night after we all have dinner and it is a crazy free for all. Seriously- it is hilarious. The kids just go at him from all angles- ha! Literally I guess! So when I caught this lovely action shot- I couldn't resist, it was too funny! Those of you who really know us can really appreciate this one!

Basketball

We got E a little basketball hoop and ball. He loves it- he is pretty good at it too!

Happy 30th Madeleine!!!

Welcome to your 30's. I happily welcome you to my new club. So far- so good. I have decided that my 30's will be amazing- I intend to make them so- I am sure yours will be the same! Have a wonderful birthday! I adore you!

Player Piano

Craig's mom has a player piano. We had it playing the other night- no kidding these pictures can take you there with us! The kids go berserk! They love it! I love all of their faces and how into it they are! Someone usually ends up getting hurt and we have to stop- but this night- we only stopped to have birthday cake for Luke. Happy 1st Birthday Luker!

Bowling Take Two

We went bowling again- it was pretty funny! This time, we had to rent shoes for the kids- totally hilarious to see these tiny feet in these cool bowling shoes. It was so fun! Every time E hit any pins at all he would do this pose swooping his arm up in the air and say "Yesssssssss".
I adore him.

Grumpster

Elliott has been having some GRUMPY mornings these last few days. Who knows why- I know many of you can not possibly imagine this. However-this morning Craig said "Sorry that I am leaving you with him like this...". Let me tell you, it was a treat! So I decided to go silly on him and make a photo session out of it- so I told him "Elliott- get more grumpy so I can get a picture of it" first time- didn't work. Second time- he faked it. Third time- I won. I got him to exit the grumpy mood and start being happy. A few minutes later he announced- "I happy". We'll see what tomorrow brings us.

Pirates are taking over

We went to the Disney Store the other night to get some "pirate booty" for E to play with and the first thing he walks to is Captain Hook's hat. He had tried it one time before and loved it- he had totally remembered it and that is what he wanted to play with there. It is funny to me- of all of the toys and such that are there- E chose the hat. He never stops surprising us!

Wrestle Mania

One of my favorite things in the whole world is watching Craig and the E dog take each other down. Seriously- Elliott runs up to Craig and says- "Let's wesle" and it begins. It usually ends up in a tickle fest with El laughing hysterically. One of my bests! (Thank you "Charlie and Lola")

Maui, Hawaii

We were so lucky this last week to have spent a few days in Hawaii. Craig's office had their partner meeting there- this is where all of the partners and their wives get together. We had a great time! It was the first time we have ever really left Elliott. He stayed with Aunt Shelly (total supermom) and had a great time.

We got a chance to go back to a spot were we stayed on our honeymoon and sit on the hammock one last time. They are going to tear down the hotel soon- so we were glad to be able to be there one more time and take a few pictures that we had taken almost 9 years ago. Time flies!

It was a great week- one that will never be forgotten.

Zip Line Madness

If you have never zip lined- you are really missing out. While on Maui we were able to do it and had the best time. The first few were a little wussy but the last couple were incredible! Something I hope to do again!