Playing together

Brian loves to play with his little brother, and Eli loves to watch his big brother. They have a great time together!

4 month checkup...we all survived...barely.

Today we went to the doctor for Eli's checkup. Everything looks fine, and everyone loves the boys. The staff dotes on them, and always goes on about how cute they are and how well-behaved Brian is. Maybe it's no wonder then that when I told him it was time to go, he threw himself on the floor crying. Haha! How many kids like going to the doctor THAT MUCH?!? He's been asking every day if it's time to go to the doctor. Seriously. He got his stickers, Eli got his shots, and we managed to get out the door, but he (Brian) cried the whole way home. Eli fell asleep. He's growing well (Eli, obviously); here are the stats:

• Length: 26" (80th percentile)
• Weight: 15 lb 8 oz (60th percentile)
• Head Circumference: 16.5" (40th percentile)

I don't recall what they were last time, but you can check the post about it, I guess, somewhere around 2 months ago. His percentiles keep increasing--small wonder since he is eating all day and night!

It was a tough morning but we all got through it--the staff thought Brian had gotten the shots from the way he was acting, but really he was just tired. Proof:

This was at noon. The ironic thing is that I carried him to his room for a nap and he proceeded to chat loudly with himself for TWO HOURS. I'm a little cranky about it because it kept me from getting any rest. :p

Rolling over!

Eli rolled over today! Here's a little video of this milestone:



No more tummy time on the couch!

4 Months Old!

Eli is 4 months old today! I haven't been taking a lot of pictures, so I snapped a few today to mark the occasion.

Look how well he's holding himself up!

Hi mama! What is that thing?

Big smiles!
(Sorry it's blurry--I got brave and went without a flash because the colors are much nicer.)

Three crazy boys!

Brian's favorite thing about our trip to Phoenix was playing with his cousin Ian. Every day, he would ask when Ian was coming... and they were crazy! When Eli is big enough to get in on the action, they will bring the house down!

Wrestling!

TV was the only thing that calmed them down for a few minutes.

Everywhere we went, they went exploring together. This is the lookout tower at the train park.

And let's not forget Eli! Too little to play, but he wishes he could. Brian still asks to hold him, but he's getting so big he really doesn't fit on Brian's lap anymore. He loved watching the big boys play, though!

Eli meets his family!

Eli was delighted to meet Nai Nai!

He was just as happy to meet Ye Ye!

He conversed with Uncle Kermit...

...and Aunt Kelly. Eli really enjoyed seeing all the new faces!

At the Train Park

What could be more fun for a couple of 2 year old boys than a train park? We went on Saturday morning to the McCormick Train Park in Scottsdale. Brian and Ian had a great time playing on the playground before the trains started running, then we all went for a ride on the little train.

Brian and Calvin riding the train.

Kermit, Ian, Nai Nai, and Ye Ye were also riding...

...as were Eli, me, and Brian again.

It was so much fun we all went again! The boys can hardly contain their excitement!