The people

Eli is enjoying his "people" these days, just like Brian did way back when... what a strangely spelled word... "people."

Snow mower

We took advantage of a bit of sunshine to do some snow mowing.

Christmas morning - continued

Eli got a playstation

Brian got some more books

And some trains from Grandma and Pa-pa

More cars!

From Grandma and Grandpa... big cars!

Big cars from Monica Woodward on Vimeo.

What is it?

Cousin Ian gave Brian some little cars - they go nicely on his train table!

Cars from Monica Woodward on Vimeo.

Should we see what Santa brought you?

Brian was a bit confused about where Santa's gifts were.

Christmas morning

Uncle Tim painted the train table all nice and pretty. Brian was very excited to see it. Great job Uncle Tim!

Aunt Denise and Uncle Tim brought a tuk-tuk back from Thailand

The family comes for a visit

The Woodwards and Christensen came for Christmas. Aunt Denise playing with Brian in the fort that she and Uncle Tim built.

Sasha and Shorty hanging out. Grr...

Pictures of Elias

Smiling in his sleep

Wearing the custom Onesie that our friend Jay gave him. I think he's trying to look cool. Maybe the motorcycle themed clothing from his Aunt Lillie is getting into his head. Vroom vroom!

A little snowman

Since it started to rain today, we went out back to play in the snow this morning. Here Brian is hugging his snowman.

More faces

Surprised by the flash

Mama is making silly faces at me

Second trip to the doctor

Elias had his second doctor's visit yesterday. I can hardly beleive he is one month old already! He is healthy and growing well--he checked in at 8 lbs 15 oz and 22 inches. I think it is time to put away the newborn clothes already since he barely fits. It's amazing how fast he is growing!

Winter wonderland

It snowed today! Brian was so excited. We went out to play before preschool for a little bit and had a blast!

Brian grabs handfuls of snow. Yes, I know he needs gloves. I thought if we stopped to put them on there wouldn't be any time left to play. Somehow the cold didn't bother him at all.

Running in circles throug the snow.

It was so pretty ouside.

Eli was outside too, safely (and warmly) tucked inside the sleepy wrap, inside a jacket, where he slept happily though the whole excursion. Brian was crushed to find that the snow was gone after school, but I assured him there will be plenty more where that came from.

Getting ready for Christmas

We dug out the Christmas decorations and strung up a light today. Brian's looking forward to the holidays!

Faces

Smy-Doe!

Look who's finally starting to look at the camera and smile!

Can he laugh?

Can he laugh? from Monica Woodward on Vimeo.

A new chair

A new rocker/glider was procured from the list of Craig today.

BIG brother likes to give toys to little brother.

BIG brother

Here's Brian in his BIG brother shirt

Brian likes to "meet" his little brother, saying "nice to meet you!"

At home

Sleeping - he's been doing a lot of this!

Sunday morning - Brian investigating

One baby is not so small anymore... The fur baby looks on.

First birthday party!

We had a birthday party for Eli - we had to have it at home instead of the hospital because of H1N1...

Singing happy birthday


Brian opening his present. Some assembly required, apparently!