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

Eli's Latest Favorite Activity

He likes Ryan's singing too. Go figure.

A Boy Called Biggums

I don't know why every month I'm surprised that Eli is huge. It's been that way from the beginning. I guess we expect his rate of growth to slow down at some point. Well, not my kid. Not yet anyway. So, here you go...18.2 pounds (95th percentile) 27.5 inches long (98th percentile). Huge. No wonder my back is sore from lifting him up. Not that I care. He's too damn cute!