Look who I saw peeking at me over the stairs! I was so surprised I had to get the picture from both sides.
How did he do that? He’s only five months old! He should be sleeping all day and blowing spit bubbles. But this boy is ready for adventure! He’s ready to play with his big brother!
We had a block party last Sunday and the fire department came out. We got a tour of the fire truck.
And they turned the hydrant on. Don’t know if you can see Elliot’s face here but it is one of sheer joy.
Making mud pies.
Dad and Elliot saw the tall ships that visited Chicago. It was a hot day but lots of fun!
Elliot and I have conversations like this: “What color is my shirt? What color is the gate? What color is the other gate? What color is your shirt? What color is this thing?” And after I answer correctly he says “Mama, I know my colors!”
or this: “Mama, you are eating almonds. Mama, you are eating two almonds. Mama, we like almonds. Mama, almonds are yummy. Mama, we like almonds. Mama, you and I. Mama, you are putting that big cup in the cabinet. Mama, this is a jumping bean. Mama, I know all of my words.”
