Bills, Pills, and Baby thrills...

Today was a busy day! I cleaned the bathroom, did laundry and ran errands. Normally that would be pretty easy, but things aren't as easy as they used to be before Baby! I had to make a trip to the bank and the pharmacy, luckily Elijah loves car rides! Today Elijah laughed a lot which was so lovely. He was so good while I cleaned the bathroom, he just laid in his crib and watched his mobile intently (he loves it!!) He got a bit fussy so I moved him to my room and put on Yo Gabba Gabba, which he really seemed to enjoy. He soon feel asleep and I could get on with my cleaning. Later on we went to pick up Daddy and again he was very good! I guess there was an earth quake...I never feel them! It was Baby's first! We got a lovely gift today, it was a two little rock star outfits and someteething tablets which I am sure will come in very handy in the coming months! I am so curious to see how soon the littleguy will get his first tooth.

I am really missing my family lately and I can't wait for everyone to see Elijah as he has changed so much! I also can't wait for him to meet his Aunties Natassia and Sarah, Uncle Richard, and cousin Alexander!!

I am so excited because we are going to Laughlin, NV in a few weeks. It will be our first vacation since England in December, and Elijah's first ever!! (Outside

of the womb at least!) I think it will be lots of fun! I am so excited that I am already starting to get things ready and I've made a packing list! : ) So far this summer has been lots of fun!

*Laura May*

Good morning puffy face : )

This is basically what Elijah looks like every morning, with the smile and everything! He is always so happy to wake up and cuddle! His little face is also puffy in the morning... it is just the cutest thing!

Today was our Barbeque swim party and it was lots of fun! I sat by the pool with Baby and he just watched the water moving around and everyone swimming. He was a little fussy towards the end because he got a bit hungry, but as soon as he ate he was ready to play again and sleep! We also went to church tonight to watch Daddy play and He slept the whole time!!

This entry is a bit short because I am very tired from being in the sun and it's late. I will write longer tomorrow: )

*Laura May*

Fabulous First Fourth of July!

Our 4th of July was great... well the evening was at least! I had planned on making my American flag cake with blueberries and raspberries and the whole cake was frosted and ready for the berries, but when I opened the raspberries to wash them they were covered in mold!! I had bought them the night before, so I was really upset because I couldn't finish the cake. Anyway once we got on the road to Palm Springs(which is about an 45 mins. from where we live) things got much better! The baby slept the whole way there and he looked so peaceful. We had hamburgers for dinner and we went swimming! At around 9 p.m. we went outside to set off the fireworks. They were just small ones, because those are all you can do there by law. The baby and I sat inside and looked out the screen window. It was lots of fun and the baby seemed to really like them! He loves bright lights like the t.v. and windows so I am not surprised! Some of them were really loud and he didn't cry once! I did cover his ears a few times because I didn't want to scare him, but he loved it! He actually feel asleep halfway through. He looked so cute all bundled up in his blanket and red cardigan! We didn't get home till really late and we thought Elijah wouldn't sleep long because he was off schedule, but he actually slept 7 and1/2 hours! It was overall a great day! It was also Elijah's first holiday!

Today we went to Target in Redlands. I got a bathing suit because I will need one this summer and I didn't have one. I really like it, and I am so happy that I found what I was looking for at the first place we went! We are going to a barbeque/pool party tomorrow, so I just might wear it for the first time! I Hope everyone had a great 4th!!

*Laura May*

Bathtime!

Yesterday he also had a proper bath this shows how much he loved it...

*Laura May*

Gyro-K, and the ABC's

Today we went to have lunch at a restaurant called "The Fat Greek" I had a Gyro plate and Andrew had a falafel plate... let's just say baby doesn't like Greek food! Poor little boy, we think he had a tummy ache because he was crying a lot before bed tonight and he just couldn't fall asleep! He looked so sad and we felt, for the first time, that there wasnothing we could do to help our beautiful son! I ended up giving him his dummy(pacifier), which henormally doesn't care much for, and cuddling him till he feel asleep. It is so amazing how responsive he is to our voices also, I was whispering in his ear and humming and he calmed right down and only whimpered now and again when his tummy hurt. Ithink he is feeling ok now, because he is sound asleep and snoring even!! Bless him: )

Earlier on in the day I was reading one of my favorite books "What to Expect The First Year" (Which my sister Sarah gave me!!) and It stated different capabilities your child will have at what age, and it got me thinking... When I was younger I used to plan out what I would teach my children and how much t.v. i would let the

m watch and things of that nature, and one of those things was teaching them the ABC's at a really young age. Later on once Elijah woke up I was changing him and I started singing them to him and he just lit up. He has never started at me so intently before. He will often copy faces I make at him, and it really looked like he was trying to do what I was doing, it was the most precious thing. I really think he is going to be a smart little fellow!!

Our neighbors were having a yard sale today and I saw a big teddy bear and I really wanted to get it for Elijah so I

went over while they were closing up and asked if it was still for sale and they gave it to me, along with a highchair/shopping cart cover!! I took a picture of Baby with his little presents while he was watching his very first episode of "Wonder Pets"!

*Laura May*

Sitting up and spitting up...

Elijah just loves to sit up lately. He will often fidget and squirm if he is lying down and he is so happy and content once you sit him up and hold his chin. He also loves to have his back patted. He doesn't spit up very much at all, but if he does it's usually when he is sitting up!

This evening we went to the Car Show in the town center and walked around and looked at all the cars. We took a few pictures of baby with some of the really great cars. My favorite is one of Daddy and Elijah with a 1968 Shelby Mustang! We were talking about whether we think Elijah will like cars or super heros more because he already has quite a collection of both. I can't wait to see what he will be like as a toddler, but at the same time I don't want him to get any older than he is! He already weighs 10 and 1/2 pounds and it is so depressing. He gets a little bit bigger each and every day. I almost wish I could freeze time!

I talked to my Mum today also... My Dad and her are camping for the weekend. Quite close to where we are too, hopefully they'll be able to visit on the way home to see Elijah! I am still very, very excited for this weekend! I am going to make a cake and decorate it like an American flag with cream frosting, strawberries and blueberries! I can't wait!

*Laura May*

Smiley Little Man

Today was a lovely day. We woke up and since Andrew was off of work, we watched a bit of t.v. and just relaxed. Then we went out to the town center and walked around the shops and stopped at the bank. We had dinner at a lovely little place called The Gourmet Pizza Shoppe. Baby went to bed a bit late tonight because we watched a movie and he was wide awake and as happy as could be. He is starting to smile so much lately and he laughs a lot too!! Every night before bed I give him a little sponge bath and twice a week a proper bath, and boy does he love bath time. He just smiles and smiles! Tonight he was especially happy and after I put his jammies on and started to swaddled him he was laughing! He is sound asleep now and he won't wake up for 5 or 6 hours, he really is such a good little sleeper, especially at night.

I am very excited for the 4th of July! We are going to our friends house for dinner and fireworks and Andrew is leading worship at church in the morning. I am a bit nervous that the fireworks might frighten Elijah, but he really doesn't seem to mind loud noises. In fact he seems to really like them. When Andrew was recording drums for his new cd the other day we were upstairs in our room and as soon as the drumming started his eyes got very big and he was just listening very intently... so intently that it put him right to sleep! I think it will be a great day!

I am just loving my little smiley boy!

*Laura May*