Wow!! It has been too long

I have been TERRIBLE updating this blog. It must be that 9 month old boy keeping me busy. That, and we have a virus on our home computer so we've been reluctant to download any more pictures or videos...

Enough with my excuses and on to ELI! He's fantastic. Active. Perfect. Happy. Active. Smart. Active. Did I mention active? He's crawling all over the place, cruising on the furniture, walking a bit holding onto the Tonka truck push toy and starting to stand for several seconds without holding on to anything. I'm sure walking is not far off. Last stats from the pediatrician at his 8 month check: 28 1/2 inchs, 25 lbs.

Here are a bunch of pictures from the last couple of months:

8 Months

8 1/2 months

9 months (at the park)

on the move

I swear, vacation photos and video are still coming...maybe this will help explain why I haven't had much time. Eli is MOVING...

We're back with a quick update

I haven't quite gotten around to writing about our wonderful, fabulous, relaxing caribbean vacation but I promise I will soon. To tide you over, I thought I'd post some pictures I had taken over the weekend. These are the official "Eli is 6 month's old" photos. Oh, he weighs 21.7 pounds and is still 27.5 inches long. And yes, he has a tooth!

We're leavin' on a jet plane...

for St. John!!! Woo hoo! 10 whole days of caribbean blue water and hopefully minimal mosquito bites! We'll be back with plenty of pictures and video in a couple of weeks!

Stay tuned...

Our First Trip to Boston

Ryan, Eli & I headed back to Boston over the weekend to see Grammy, Grampy & the rest of the family one last time before they move to South Carolina next month. We had a very full schedule of visitors and restaurants but Eli was a terrific traveler. He slept the whole way there on the redeye and for a few hours on the way back. Here are some pictures of the weekend:

30-32 Exeter Street

Bella & Eli
Eli & the Bald Eagle
Not happy with the menu optionsEli's first lobster friend
Eli, Grandpa Mike & Ryan
Declan, Eli & Bella Ryan & KevinVictoria & EliDebbie & Elizabeth & the babies

Eli, the Bald Eagle & RyanAll the residents of 30-32 Exeter Street

Time is flying

It's been another month and Eli has grown more. He's off the charts - 20.2 pounds and 27 3/4 inches. And "very advanced" (per the pediatrician). Some of the things he is doing:* Rolling all over town!* pushes himself up* can sit unsupported for a few minutes at a time, & can sometimes "right" himself if he starts to tip* will rise to standing from lying down if you pull him up* grabbing toes and putting them in his mouth* grabs things with both hands, pulls on toys, holds his bottle for short periods occasionally* rocking back and forth on knees* making new sounds, vocalizing - changing pitch* Eating solids: Rice cereal & oatmeal. Veggies: sweet potatoes, squash, carrots, green beans, peas. Fruit: Applesauce & pears. Starting peaches or bananas later this week and * sleeping 8:30-6:30 most days!

Thursday night we take our first plane ride as a family to say "adios" to Ryan's childhood home in Massachusettes. Grammy sold her house and is moving to South Carolina!! It will be a quick trip but Eli will finally get to meet all of his cousins! We can't wait. Wish us luck on the plane and that Eli sleeps as good there as he does at home!!

Penny, Oliver and Eli: A Love Affair