Gobble, Gobble!

We had a great Thanksgiving. Byron cooked a incredible meal. It was so delicious and he is such a great cook! Man, I am lucky to have a husband who likes to cook! Elijah seemed to enjoy the food and the day as well. It is hard to believe that a year ago on Thanksgiving, Elijah was only 5 days old and had just got home from Texas Children's Hospital. We had so much to be thankful for then and now we have even more to be thankful for - not only at Thanksgiving but every day.

One Year Check-Up

On Monday, we took Elijah for his one year check-up. The doctor said he was very healthy and right on track with development. We were thrilled to hear that news!! When we mentioned our concern that he was not walking yet, he told us that most babies (not all)do not start walking till after their first birthday and some may even take up to 15 months. So, that made us feel better. One area that was not quite where the doctor or we would have liked was Elijah's weight. He is actually under where he should be for his age. So the doctor told us to keep doing what we are doing and with the additional recommendations he suggested, he feels he will be back on track soon or at least by his 15 month check-up.I guess now I have an excuse to give him mac and cheese more often.(one of his favorites) Byron and I couldn't help but laugh at the irony in this considering he comes from two parents who really like to eat and have the opposite problem. He also had to get 4 shots which was SO hard for Mommy and Daddy to see their baby getting. He didn't like it either!! We also have made the official switch to milk and no more bottles at all. Yea! Because Elijah is of age and weight (barely)now, we were able to turn his car seat around forward facing and he is loving it! It's a whole new world for him. So all and all, Monday was a great day for Elijah and his parents. :)

Happy Birhtday to You! Happy Birthday to You!

On Saturday, November 21st, we celebrated Elijah turning one! It is still hard for us to believe he is one.It was so special having our family and friends with us to celebrate this very special birthday. Elijah did great and actually surpassed how we were hoping he would handle everything. He was such a happy baby all day long! He loved opening his gifts!He got so many great things and reacted positively to all of them. :) Then we had a special toast to the birthday boy and then it was cake smashing time. :) Elijah does not like food that taste sweet so at first he was unsure about how the cake tasted to him, but then he got into it - big time! Needless to say, after the cake smashing, we needed to take a quick bath. Then he was off to play with his new toys and just enjoy all the attention he was getting. It was so great to stand back and watch him interact with people who are so special to us/him and love him so much. It was a great day and Byron and I know that is one we will never forget. Elijah, you are our hearts! Mommy and Daddy are SO blessed that God gave us YOU! We love you Elijah Boo!!!!

My First Haircut

Today (November 14, 2009) we took Elijah to get his first haircut. Well, I guess it should really be called a trim since there wasn't a lot of hair to cut. :) Yes, he cried (The lady cutting his hair said that most babies do cry for the first cut and there were other babies older than Elijah crying too so that made us even prouder of him!)But guess what? He stopped as soon as he was out of the chair. We kept some of his hair as a keep sake for his memory box, and received a "first haircut" certiciate The sad thing about this milestone of his life is that he no longer looks like our precious baby but now looks like a little boy. Oh my, time seems to be just flying by - too fast!!!

Galveston Trip

Yesterday we took Elijah to Galveston for his first time. We started our day off by taking him to the beach. This was his first time to see/go to the beach He loved it! (he gets that from his Mommy) He had a blast letting the waves crash over his feet. The coolness of the water did not seem to bother him at all. The sea gulls, sand, shells, and all the people on the beach were so intriguing to him. After that we walked The Strand. We ended our visit with having lunch  outside and watching the waves crash on the beach. We can't wait till we can take him to Florida and Hawaii to check out their beaches. :)

My First Halloween

Well, this is my first post on our "in progress" family blog.  (Honestly I am learnning as I go) Elijah went to his Gymboree Pumpkin Patch party on Friday, He had a blast! All the kids looked so great in their costumes. He loved having his Dad  see him do all the cool stuff he can do. Then on Saturday, we had a "pre" trick-or-treating party in our neighborhood. Great food and great fun! The kids loved the pumpkin pinata. Elijah even gave  it a go. Then we went trick or treating in our neighborhood. He did so great and you could actually tell he was having fun. At one house he got a piece of candy out of the bowl and put it in his bag. Too cute!  We dressed him up as Superman. Yes, we know that is not the typical first Halloween costume but we thought it was just right for him since he is our "Super"man. Can't wait till next year when he is older and can understand what trick-or-treating is about. :) We have officially started the count down for his first birthday. Still can't believe is going to be one very soon. Our baby is growing up :(