Escape artist

James is really starting to pull himself up onto things. Today he was experimenting with different ways to move around his crib.

Here he is caught in the act!

Getting ready to stand up...

...actually, he'd rather chew on the rail.

Hello little monkey!

James is starting to think about climbing and pulling himself up onto things. I am a little nervous he is taking after his Uncle Morgan who could climb up the kitchen cabinets before he could walk....

Soccer!

James loves his new soccer ball that his Nana and Papa sent him for Christmas. John and James love to play soccer in the evenings, check out this sweet video of my boys playing soccer!

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If you are tired and you know it

If you are tired and you know it, by all means fall asleep! We were all playing nicely by ourselves (more later) and I looked over and Eli was fast asleep. Asleep with the radio playing Christmas music and with every light shining brightly. Sorry Eli, I guess I missed the "I'm tired" cues!

If you are tired and you know it, you might want to think twice before you dress your child. Honestly, what is James wearing?

Ok, this is much better!

Yesterday was my last day with Eli, and our first official "quarantined" day. Little James came down with a little bit of a cold and we didn't want the boys sharing germs. So they both had a corner to play in, rather then the normal free for all. They boys were sweet to me on my last day - I think they knew I was functioning on very little sleep after being up with James all night.

We'll miss you little Eli! Make sure you ask your mom to invite us over for play dates!

Sweet babies

Here is a picture of all the babies from my CALM (Caring for and loving mothers) Bible study. We had our brunch today and all the sweet babies posed for a picture. I am very impressed that they are all looking toward the camera, not to mention that they all look rather content. What smart and happy babies we have out here in Virginia!

Here come the updates

Here are some random updates for your reading enjoyment. These are all things that made me smile, and even chuckle this past week.

James really wants to try everything that I drink, so when I am drinking my soda he gets really excited and wants to try. I don't actually let him drink the soda, but he likes to gum on the cold bottom of the can, and then he still feels like he got to "try" it.

James and Eli are such cute boys, especially in blue! Here they are looking sweet and adorable.

Here is Eli, the one sock wonder. Honestly, little boys can never keep both socks on their feet at the same time. It is really a mystery to me.

James was no different. Notice they both lost their right sock..... coincidence? I think not.

And last but not least, check out James sagging his pants. I was busy getting something ready in the kitchen and looked over and noticed his pants were almost to his ankles. I am not sure how he accomplished this but it was pretty funny just the same!

James was 7 months old yesterday! Hooray for James!

Welcome to my hood....

James: Yo Eli, what's new?

Eli: J-Mo my man, I'm just hangin' around.

James: Whaaazzz-uuuppp!

Eli: Whaaazzzz-uuuupppp!

James: I am so fly, I can stand all by myself.

Eli: That's cool. I am just chillin' here and mindin' my business.

Christmas with Grandma

Click here to see how we celebrate Christmas with Grandma. James has a rockin' Grandma let me tell you!

Happy Birthday Christine!

Surprise! Happy Birthday Christine!!!

The surprise party was so much fun, and featured a "Hamburger cake" made by our good friend Amy. Doesn't it look fantastic, almost too good to eat! James and Eli stayed up past their bedtimes to join in on the festivities. But who can blame them? No one wants to sleep through a fun party!


We had a great time, and you can see all the pictures by clicking here.

Big talker

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