Eli's own highchair

Eli has been experimenting with some food for the last week or so - primarily apple slices as teethers. I can't believe how interested in food he is. I swear he imitates chewing while he stares, enraptured, at his dining family. But now he's got a legit spot with the family at meal time: a high chair of his own! He's still a little wobbly in it, but he's totally into it!

Amma Gifts - 2012

On account of some gift opening sloppiness, due to sick kids and mom being a sucker, Edie and Eli got to enjoy their gifts from Amma a few days early. Eli got a gorgeous v-neck sweater, so soft and warm. Edie got a beautiful apron, which she is thrilled with, and has told me she will wear "every every every day."

Edie at school

The administrator at Edie's preschool just sent me these wonderful photos of Edie playing and working (the Montessori terminology). She loves her school days so very much. These made me smile, and also wonder where my little mama's girl went?

First tooth!

Eli got his first tooth about a week ago. Edie got her first tooth at the exact same age - near 5.5 months. And by 8 mo, Edie had EIGHT teeth, so we may be in for it because Eli does not enjoy this whole tooth growing business one bit.

Here are several unsuccessful attempts to get photos of his new chomper.

Rolling, rolling, rolling

He's not crawling, but between rolling (& rolling), inch worm-ing, and pulling himself with anything in his reach, Eli is on the move. It seems like over night! I found him all over today, and that's quite a feat considering he's hardly out of my sight line! At 5.5 months old, he is plenty mobile for this mama.

Thanksgiving

We four made the trek up to Columbia City for Thanksgiving this year.  The journey was rough at points, but our stay was well worth it.  Full of food, family, horses, and dogs.  And a barn kitty or two.  Eli met many Grissoms for the first time, too.