Well Summer is finally here!! Woo-hoo! Elijah has played outside almost everyday. He's is a typical little boy and like his daddy, loves being outside and gets cranky if he has to stay inside all day. We bought him a swing this past Saturday. Hung it up on the tree out front and now if he sees it he says "Wee" (for swing). He is talking more and more everyday it seems like. If he wants something I try to get him to tell me or point to what he wants. We are trying to start on our colors, so far not much luck there....haha. He is starting to do alot better around dogs, still doesn't like them if they bark, but is getting better.
We went to the zoo at the end of May. He loved it! We were there from about 10:30 am to about 3 pm and he was so tired, but didnt want to take a nap because he might miss something. So he fell asleep about 10 minutes after we got in the car and slept for a good 3 hours at least. When he woke up, Fan went to get him and yelled for me.....Eli had pooped, BUT it was purple from all the grape juice he drank that day. It was all over his sheet and shorts. He got to see turtles, birds, fish, sea lions, all the big cats and dogs, monkeys. The elephants were gone to the Tulsa zoo, so we will have to go back. Maybe we will be able to watch the sea lion show, too. I want to try to take him to the Oklahoma Aquarium in Tulsa, but we will see.
Elijah now has 4 top teeth and 3 bottom ones. No sign of the 4th on the bottom. He is getting taller and growing out of his clothes...well atleast in the length part, he is still skinny. He loves to feed himself with his own little silverware, preferably a fork. About a month ago, he really liked to eat broccoli, but now he really likes to eat corn on the cob. Almost every evening he wants Fan to take him for a ride on the motorcycle, up and down the drive and around the back yard. I'm sure it wont be long until he has his own bike and gear.
Memorial Weekend, we went camping and he really enjoyed it. Everytime we got on Poppie's (my dad) boat he fell asleep. He got to swim in the laske with dadda. He played in the dirt with the sticks and stuff he could find, met another little boy who was camping next to us and got to play with his toys too. He is a good camper. I'm so happy.
As for Fan and I, well we have been married for 3 years now. Wow how time flies. Still doing great. Both still have our jobs, spending as much time with Eli as we can, but also letting him stay the night with Nana & Poppie (my parents) or Oma & Opa (Fan's parents).
Well thats about it for now. Until next time......
We love you.
Fanuel, Sara & Elijah
Nearly 14 months!
Elijah is growing up so much. He may not be getting much taller, but he is learning more and getting smarter. He has learned the "s" sound. He knows what a snake says, can "yes", he is comprehending more words although none truely spoken, but in his own version. He is becoming more of a daddy's boy, which is becoming a big change for Fan and I. He, most of the time, prefers Fan over me :(
He knows what bath is and where to go. He knows if I say "lets change your diaper" he goes to his room. He is walking ALL over the place and is getting better about going up and down stairs. He loves the outside, and if he had his way he would be out as long as he can. I can't wait for more warmer weather, so we can go to the park, zoo, lake and anywhere else that is outside. He also thinks that if he leans forward and puts his arms back it will make him go faster. It is so cute until he falls. He does like to walk on his, but sometimes does want help with the steps.
He has been successfully weaned for a little over a month now. It was alot easier transition than I thought since I have always been the "cow". Now, I have actually been able to give him a bottle of milk at night and lay him down in his crib and he will drink and go to sleep. No more rocking, well a few times). He sleeps (has been) through the night and usually will wake up somewhere between 7 am or 8 am. Not much sleeping in for me, but oh well. He has gradually started to change his napping time to once a day in the afternoon for nearly 2 hours or more.
We have a little dictionary book he likes to carry around. No words yet. He also will get one of his other books and bring it to either Fan or I and then wants to sit beside us and read it. He can eat a little sandwhich all by himself. He does like to feed himself. So I usually have been making food for Fan & I that Elijah can also eat by himself. He know how to use a fork, still needs practice with a spoon. He does knows what "wa-wa" is (water). In baby sign language he knows what "more," "please," and "all done" are. He knows how to wipe his mouth with a napkin and throw away trash in the trash can.
There is so much he can do, we are VERY proud of him. Fan and I often joke and ask eachother if he is really our kid, because he is so smart. We love him so much and are truely blessed to have him. I am thankful that I can enjoy and record his accomplishments on this blog and share with everyone.
Fan & I are doing great. He recently purchased two vacation packages one in Costa Rico and the other in Orlando/Daytona. We have 24 months to use them in and we are excited. He has now become Relief Batchman at work. Which means as soon as he gets his CDL he will be getting paid more when he has to do the batching (loading the trucks with the concrete material). Woo-hoo!! I am still working for the real estate appraiser. Not too much new for me. I did start selling Homemade Gourmet, yummy food stuff!
That is about it for now.
Lovies,
Fan, Sara and Elijah
He knows what bath is and where to go. He knows if I say "lets change your diaper" he goes to his room. He is walking ALL over the place and is getting better about going up and down stairs. He loves the outside, and if he had his way he would be out as long as he can. I can't wait for more warmer weather, so we can go to the park, zoo, lake and anywhere else that is outside. He also thinks that if he leans forward and puts his arms back it will make him go faster. It is so cute until he falls. He does like to walk on his, but sometimes does want help with the steps.
He has been successfully weaned for a little over a month now. It was alot easier transition than I thought since I have always been the "cow". Now, I have actually been able to give him a bottle of milk at night and lay him down in his crib and he will drink and go to sleep. No more rocking, well a few times). He sleeps (has been) through the night and usually will wake up somewhere between 7 am or 8 am. Not much sleeping in for me, but oh well. He has gradually started to change his napping time to once a day in the afternoon for nearly 2 hours or more.
We have a little dictionary book he likes to carry around. No words yet. He also will get one of his other books and bring it to either Fan or I and then wants to sit beside us and read it. He can eat a little sandwhich all by himself. He does like to feed himself. So I usually have been making food for Fan & I that Elijah can also eat by himself. He know how to use a fork, still needs practice with a spoon. He does knows what "wa-wa" is (water). In baby sign language he knows what "more," "please," and "all done" are. He knows how to wipe his mouth with a napkin and throw away trash in the trash can.
There is so much he can do, we are VERY proud of him. Fan and I often joke and ask eachother if he is really our kid, because he is so smart. We love him so much and are truely blessed to have him. I am thankful that I can enjoy and record his accomplishments on this blog and share with everyone.
Fan & I are doing great. He recently purchased two vacation packages one in Costa Rico and the other in Orlando/Daytona. We have 24 months to use them in and we are excited. He has now become Relief Batchman at work. Which means as soon as he gets his CDL he will be getting paid more when he has to do the batching (loading the trucks with the concrete material). Woo-hoo!! I am still working for the real estate appraiser. Not too much new for me. I did start selling Homemade Gourmet, yummy food stuff!
That is about it for now.
Lovies,
Fan, Sara and Elijah
Homemade Gourmet
I recently joined the Homemade Gourmet Team. I am doing this in hopes of being able to stay home with Eli. My goal is to be able to supplement my same income by next March. I love to cook and I think is a good opportunity to do what I love for the ones I love.
I have my own website for Homemade Gourmet! Check it out. You can also email me through it. I hope to hear from you about an order or coming to my party this Sunday, March 15th at 3:00 p.m. Remember this is my debut party to help kick start my Homemade Gourmet future.
www.homemadegourmet.com/saraedragman
Let me know if you want to order anything or questions about signing up.
I have my own website for Homemade Gourmet! Check it out. You can also email me through it. I hope to hear from you about an order or coming to my party this Sunday, March 15th at 3:00 p.m. Remember this is my debut party to help kick start my Homemade Gourmet future.
www.homemadegourmet.com/saraedragman
Let me know if you want to order anything or questions about signing up.
My 1 year old
Wow, it doesn't seem possible that 1 year ago today I was sitting at home with a brand new baby boy. So tiny and innocent. The past year has changed Fan and my lives dramatically. Instead of going to parties for older people we are going to little birthday parties. Instead for staying up late going out, we are going to bed early to try to get in enough z's before our son wakes up with the sun. We hurry home just to spend as much play time as we can with him before bed. I am now cooking for 2 1/2 seeing as Elijah is not eating as much as we are just yet.
Elijah turn one on March 7th, we had the most wonderful birthday. We rented a bounce house for the kids and adults to play in. We had food and lots of it, so many presents. He did really good playing, but of course he does that when its outside. He has always been an outside baby, he loves it. We had some many people come for the party and lots of little ones was so much fun too.
Elijah is walking all over, getting into everything. He recognizes what things are such as mommy, daddy, cat, dog, truck, nose, eye, ear, belly button, mouth. He can clap, blow kisses, wave bye bye. He can say in sign language 'more,' and 'please.' He knows what bath is and helps me get him ready for bath and for bed.
I took him to his 1 year check up yesterday. He weighs 18.12 pounds is 29 inches long and his head is 47 cm around. Doctor still reassured me that although he is little and in the 5-10% for his weight, his head is in the 75% and thats what counts. Which means he is getting all the necessary nutrition and food he needs and not all the fat that he doesnt need. Not to mention he is very active and all over the place. Doctor was suprised that Elijah knew where nose, ear and eyes were. He said most kids his ages do not know that for atleast several more months if not longer. Hehehe he make me proud, he is going to be a smart, bi-lingual little boy.
Fan and I are doing great. Fan works for Dolese Brothers, which is a concrete business. He gets to play with trucks and dirt all day, is home in the evenings and most all weekends. I work for a real estate appraiser. I also started Homemade Gourmet. Some of you know I love to cook and thats what I get to do with this. Check out the website: www.homemadegourmet.com if you want to order anything let me know, I am having my debut party this Sunday and can get the items ordered for you. With Homemade Gourmet I am hoping to build up some good business and really get it going. I have a goal of 1 year or less to quit my job, make as much as I am making now and then some.
That's about all I have for now.
Lovies,
Fan, Sara & Elijah
Elijah turn one on March 7th, we had the most wonderful birthday. We rented a bounce house for the kids and adults to play in. We had food and lots of it, so many presents. He did really good playing, but of course he does that when its outside. He has always been an outside baby, he loves it. We had some many people come for the party and lots of little ones was so much fun too.
Elijah is walking all over, getting into everything. He recognizes what things are such as mommy, daddy, cat, dog, truck, nose, eye, ear, belly button, mouth. He can clap, blow kisses, wave bye bye. He can say in sign language 'more,' and 'please.' He knows what bath is and helps me get him ready for bath and for bed.
I took him to his 1 year check up yesterday. He weighs 18.12 pounds is 29 inches long and his head is 47 cm around. Doctor still reassured me that although he is little and in the 5-10% for his weight, his head is in the 75% and thats what counts. Which means he is getting all the necessary nutrition and food he needs and not all the fat that he doesnt need. Not to mention he is very active and all over the place. Doctor was suprised that Elijah knew where nose, ear and eyes were. He said most kids his ages do not know that for atleast several more months if not longer. Hehehe he make me proud, he is going to be a smart, bi-lingual little boy.
Fan and I are doing great. Fan works for Dolese Brothers, which is a concrete business. He gets to play with trucks and dirt all day, is home in the evenings and most all weekends. I work for a real estate appraiser. I also started Homemade Gourmet. Some of you know I love to cook and thats what I get to do with this. Check out the website: www.homemadegourmet.com if you want to order anything let me know, I am having my debut party this Sunday and can get the items ordered for you. With Homemade Gourmet I am hoping to build up some good business and really get it going. I have a goal of 1 year or less to quit my job, make as much as I am making now and then some.
That's about all I have for now.
Lovies,
Fan, Sara & Elijah
10 Months
Ok, so I dont keep up with blogging as much as I used to. SSSSOOOOO here is was has been up since the last time. Elijah is walking more and more, starting to turn around and trying to walk over toys. He knows how to shake his head "No." Likes to eat what Fan & I eat (most of the time). Christmas was good, he got many toys and clothes from Nana and Poppie. He has gotten onetwo of his upper teeth. Not been sleeping good. My dad made him this really awesome rocking horse that even adults can ride. Eli loves to sit and try to rock.
We went to see "Walking with Dinosaurs" at one of our events centers downtown, Fan & I had to keep telling Eli "where are the lizards?" so he would look at them sometimes. He did try to immitate them by growling. It was pretty cool, for more old kids than babies, but its ok.
In less than two months he will be 1!!! I cant believe it was about this time last year, we were getting ready and baby showers. Wow!! Now look at him, walking, teething and slobbering all over. I also am starting to wean him and hopefully by the time his birthday comes around he will be done.
I also have a goal to lose my baby weight by either Eli's birthday or mine. I have been working out at work most of the time. Its a work out but it does help along with a diet plan from Glamour magazine. It is a Do-It-Yourself. They give you showing lists and menus and tips for 30 days and that should help you to eat right and in portions. So far I have lost 5 lbs. Woo-hoo!!!
I also found this website called SmileBooks. Where you download there free software and upload your pics to it and create your own photobooks. I'm doing one for each month for Eli. Then when I'm caught up on all that I will start to work on our wedding and other photos I have. Its a lil easier than scrapebooking plus you dont need to buy stickers and other materials. I love it. If anyone has pics of Eli, Fan &/or I, I would love to have them. Please email or send them to me. Thank you.
Fan & his dad finished my bar and trim in the dinning room yesterday. It has been 2 years since that whole project was started, but its done!!!! Fan is working more on the house just make it look nice before Eli's birthday when we have lots of people over.
Well I think thats about it for now.
Lovies.
We went to see "Walking with Dinosaurs" at one of our events centers downtown, Fan & I had to keep telling Eli "where are the lizards?" so he would look at them sometimes. He did try to immitate them by growling. It was pretty cool, for more old kids than babies, but its ok.
In less than two months he will be 1!!! I cant believe it was about this time last year, we were getting ready and baby showers. Wow!! Now look at him, walking, teething and slobbering all over. I also am starting to wean him and hopefully by the time his birthday comes around he will be done.
I also have a goal to lose my baby weight by either Eli's birthday or mine. I have been working out at work most of the time. Its a work out but it does help along with a diet plan from Glamour magazine. It is a Do-It-Yourself. They give you showing lists and menus and tips for 30 days and that should help you to eat right and in portions. So far I have lost 5 lbs. Woo-hoo!!!
I also found this website called SmileBooks. Where you download there free software and upload your pics to it and create your own photobooks. I'm doing one for each month for Eli. Then when I'm caught up on all that I will start to work on our wedding and other photos I have. Its a lil easier than scrapebooking plus you dont need to buy stickers and other materials. I love it. If anyone has pics of Eli, Fan &/or I, I would love to have them. Please email or send them to me. Thank you.
Fan & his dad finished my bar and trim in the dinning room yesterday. It has been 2 years since that whole project was started, but its done!!!! Fan is working more on the house just make it look nice before Eli's birthday when we have lots of people over.
Well I think thats about it for now.
Lovies.
Pictures
Christmas pictures for 2008. Elijah is now 9 months old and growing so fast. He can take a few steps on his own but prefers to scoot around on the floor.
Precious Prints
For those of you who know someone over seas, across the world or country, or just someone you cant not be with take a look at this site.
My cousin and I have started this adorable thing call Precious Prints. She started it because my Uncle Dean was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. They are soft little balls wrapped in felt with a loved ones (grandchild or child, etc) hand print on them. We are currently looking for more colors and such and will be updating more and more.
Please check out our site and let us know if you want to order any of them.
http://preciousprints. jimdo. com/
My cousin and I have started this adorable thing call Precious Prints. She started it because my Uncle Dean was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2007. They are soft little balls wrapped in felt with a loved ones (grandchild or child, etc) hand print on them. We are currently looking for more colors and such and will be updating more and more.
Please check out our site and let us know if you want to order any of them.
http://preciousprints. jimdo. com/
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