Game Day

Eli's cousin came to visit last weekend. Liam is an LSU fan (don't blame him, he gets it from his father), so he was representing on Saturday evening. Eli countered with his Gator Jersey, and seemed confused why Liam's Tim Tebow Jersey was the wrong color.

Not even a bitter rivalry can get in the way of buddies. Before going to bed, they gave a sportsmanlike high five.

Even though this picture was taken before the game, the looks on the faces say it all.

The weekend wasn't all about football. Eli and Liam had lots of fun together and with the rest of the family. More pictures will be on the way in the next few days.

bathtime

The other day, Eli's rubber duck got misplaced, so we opened up a new pack of smaller ducks that happen to squirt water. He REALLY enjoyed them. Since then, he hasn't really cared about them, but luckily we were able to capture the first night.

All systems go

Eli finally got his transmission out of reverse.

Haircut

You may have noticed Eli's hair getting a little long. A couple of months ago, we got brave and trimmed around his ears a little. This time it was out of control and needed a full cut. Apparently, the first haircut is a big deal, so we got lots of pictures.

Eli enjoyed the apron. It was kind-of like a giant bib.

He was very well behaved. He shifted around a lot, but it was mostly out of curiosity.

The clippers were a little scary, but Eli was brave and got through it.

Eli celebrated his first haircut with a high-five for the stylist (barber?). No, this picture is not a caption faked to match the picture, it was a response to a requested high five.

Football and other forward progress issues

It's a special moment between a father and son when they go to their first football game together. Eli watched as TFA beat Trinity Prep, or at least the first half of it. He also enjoyed the attention he got from a bunch of high school girls. Finding a babysitter will not be a problem.

Eli can crawl, but only backwards. Apart from the obvious downside of not being able to move toward the objects of his desire (usually cords, mice, and remotes), he can also end up backed into some awkward corners. While it can be an understandable annoyance to him, he handles it pretty well most of the time. He only really gets upset when he realizes he can't get out or sit up.

Avacado

Our neighbors have been supplying us with a steady stream of avacados for the last couple of weeks. Eli appreciates it.

Is he left or right handed? Most people tell you to observe what hand the child eats with. You be the judge.

Mmmmmm, avacado is yummy (yes, we say that about most of the foods he tries, I guess Eli just likes to eat). And Eli looks good in green. I've never heard of an avacado mustache before, but Eli is forcing me to coin a new term.

Weekly cuteness fix

Sometimes the cheerios go on the face

sometimes they go in the mouth.

see?

You are getting sleepy... very sleepy