Just beginning to walk...finally!!

here's a video of Eli taking some steps. he's getting better and better and signs 'more' afterward because he's enjoying it so much :) I'll be so thrilled when he's walking fully and can handle the 'big kids' a little better at the park!



His feet sound like he's tap dancing! He gets so excited the farther he goes and laughs so hard that his knees will buckle and he'll either fall into our laps or on the floor. But he has a good attitude about falling, so that's good.

Its so cute and it just cracks me up to watch it and see how delighted he is!

reading outloud...and other noises!

This video is really dark, but it's more what you hear in this one, not see. So, just turn up the volume on your computer :)



My guess is this is just the beginning of what little boys find funny. You are such a crack up Eli!

more randomness

This is proof that you like carrots...just remember that next time I give them to you.



We had a fun visit with Sean & Katie on Friday! Thanks for the fun play date friends!!



We visited my sister and walked to the park. Eli was so delighted to go down the slide. He had the biggest smile! We did it over and over and over again.



I'm sure he's thinking ' If I could just climb up, I can go down again on my own!' oh, soon enough my sweets.



I finally realized that I just needed to let him go crawling along the ground, get dirty and have fun trying to catch up with his cousins. He's so close to walking and I can't wait for him to be able to keep up with others.


I love this- he's blocking the sun with his hand :)

Go! Go!

Jen & June playing tag.



I had a craving for some caramello at 9:30 pm....my sweet husband was so kind to go and get me some :) I'll be 17 weeks tomorrow. I've been feeling the baby kick now for 1 week and it's incredible to feel that again. We're excited and looking forward to meeting this little one....due July 14th.

in a tight spot

Apparently my books are WAY more interesting than Eli's. I couldn't find him anywhere in the house when suddenly I hear him 'reading' out loud to himself here, behind the rocking chair that's pressed tightly against the bookshelf, so at least I thought.



Hmm...there's no words on that page buddy, but I'm glad you have a wonderful imagination!

Another time, I found him trying to pull every block out from in between the coffee table and the wall.


Kids are so funny. I love their creativity and their drive to get to something that seems impossible! I can't WAIT to see what else he tries to get to in the future :)

This is a random photo, but I baked my 1st batch of cinnamon rolls last night. I was very excited as baking with yeast can be scary! I spaced on taking a picture of the after-baked product, but I can say they turned out good as they're half way gone now :)


I hope you are all inside cozy & warm as it's chilly around here! Snowing, in fact. A delightful unexpected treat. Happy Sunday to you :)

The Courters

cookies & milk

Eli had his first chocolate chip cookie & milk.





I think he liked it :) just like daddy!!

We had a visit from friends recently! Eli really enjoys playing with Keaton & Reid. They're so much fun!!




Can't wait for the next time to play!!

something new

Justin & I are super excited! We've finally gotten our stuff together, computer & programs updated, mics purchased and now we're ready to start having some fun recording music at home!!

I went to school for 1 year for Digital Audio Engineering and decided not to go that route professionally (and the fact the school was too expensive & I couldn't afford it anymore!) however, the desire to continue recording as a hobby is alive & well!

It will be a LOOOONG time till I feel comfortable sharing any of my stuff with anyone-it's really scary and I never knew how vulnerable of a thing it is sharing your music with others, but I'm excited to get a little out of my shell and see how it goes :)

yeah! snow!

This picture below is the weak-sauce snow we received last week.
yeah-pretty pathetic.

Well, after a most disappointing day of NO snow yesterday, we woke up to a winter wonderland this morning!! I cheered for joy as I love, love the snow!! So do the dogs and Eli!




Steve keeping Eli company.

Josh & Logan watching the kids play.

Eli's 1st snowball!

The neighborhood kids playing and sledding in the snow.

We're loving it!! So far there's about 4" and it's still snowing on and off. Justin had to go to work, but went late. We got to enjoy it for a little with him :)
Eli & I might take a walk down to the town center for some hot cocoa at Starbucks!! fun, fun!! hope you're enjoying your snow too!!