Houston Astros

Last night we went to watch the Astros. It only reminded me why I don't go to baseball games - they're boring!! Give me some football! It was apparently a good game - we won 6 to 1. Beau and I missed half the game because there was a ticket mixup with one we left at will call for a member of our group, but it was still fun. At one point though, the Umpire made an obviously stupid call and I got a little upset...
I think it was because I was just emotional about missing Elijah. He had his first night without Mama and Papa. He spent the night at John and Bibby's. When I woke him up from his nap yesterday he was grouchy. I couldn't get him to get dressed so I said, "we have to get dressed so you can go to John and Bibby's" He ran over, picked up his clothes and brought them to me. When we got there he was so excited he was just running around. I picked him up to tell him bye and he started screaming and reaching for Bibby. I tried to explain that he was staying, but I had to hand him over and he held on to Bibby, looked at me and said "bye bye"! Nice! At least he's not clingy with separation anxiety. I'm trying to find the good in the situation - can you tell? He's actually still over there. I called this morning and they told me I COULD NOT come and get him yet. They are having a blast. He did great, he didn't wake up all night and when they went into "his" room to get him this morning he just laughed and laughed-apparently very excited that he was still at there house. They had pancakes and I'm sure they are playing hard. Later today we have Maddie's 1st birthday party!!

Beau leaves tomorrow for camp. I actually got today off so I get to spend it with him. He will get back on Saturday (our fifth anniversary). Janice is coming on Tuesday to help me with Elijah since I have to work. Please pray for Beau and Janice's safety as they travel this week!!

Baby Jaguar

This was Beau messing around with the video camera this morning. If you don't have a 2 year old you probably don't know who Baby Jaguar is so I'll inform you. Its Diego's side-kick. No one taught this to Elijah, he picked it up from the show all by himself. I don't know if I'm proud because he's so smart or upset that he probably watches too much TV. Oh well, he's learning!

Bed Head

Beau snapped this yesterday morning while I was at work and he went to get Elijah out of bed.

I can't quit lauging! He must have had a rough night- judging by the hair!!

My little bean counter.

This is what Elijah did all thru lunch yesterday...

He would pic up a bean...

Put it on the rim of his plate...

Then eat it like a dog...(maybe eating all that dog food did do something to him)

More Elijah tidbits: He is talking like crazy. When he does a whole sentence you don't get anything, but he has tons of words and is learning more every day. Over the vacation it was interesting to see that other people could understand him. The pediatrician said usually parents have to interpret, but by age 2 family and friends (or strangers) should be able to understand 50% of what he says - and they can - so that seems good. He loves to know what words go with things. He will point to something and say "dis" and want you to tell him what "this" is. He thinks its a game. Then he'll repeat the words and his memory is amazing.

Another fun thing is...we're trying to work on counting. We are at "One...Two" I'm not sure that he understands what he's doing, but we're working on it. Today at the grocery store he would point to stuff on the shelf and say "One...Two" then sometimes would say "one...two...one!" He is so proud of himself. In the car on the way to Abilene Beau and I are talking and from Elijah we hear "two, four, six"..."two, four, six" Now, he obviously can't count by two's. I don't know if it is just a coincidence or if he just learns every other number we say. Who knows...

Emily and Josh's Wedding

Saturday night was Emily and Josh's wedding. It was great. They did a great job planning - just beautiful. Okay, this first picture won't look like anything, but hopefully Sharon will send me the video. We are sitting at the front of the church (Methodist) and there is a kneeling bench at the front. Behind the wall is a string quartet. Elijah was enamoured with them all evening. The boy loves music. Most of all - though- he loves to dance. (Now he even warns you he's about to bust loose. Music comes on and he yells "das das" and starts shakin what he's got) So he goes (after the processional) and stands on the bench and shakes his little butt to the music. It was so cute. Sharon got it on video and thinks she can send it to me...

Once we were at the reception Elijah makes a bee line to the dance floor where the live band is playing. I think he's trying to do the worm...

Not that Brad isn't funny....but, Elijah thinks he is a hoot. (I'm sure it had nothing to do with the fact that it was over an hour past his bed time and Mimi had just given him wedding cake).

Gettin some lovin from Great Aunt Sharon...

Okay, study the pic and then I'll break down everyone's facial impressions...
Elijah: Let me down, I wanna boogie Beau: Please take the pic before I drop him

Emily: I'm so tired of smiling, my cheeks hurt Josh: What is the matter with that kid?

Me: Please hurry before I throw up all over you

Much better...

Except for Elijah who still just wants to boogie.

Meet my neice....Brooklyn

If you're confused, let me explain. This is my neice Brooklyn Ballard (via Amy and Brad-Beau's brother). She is set to arrive early August!! Now we will have two neices named Brooklyn - may be confusing around Christmas time, but I guess that just proves its a good name! We are so excited to introduce you to our newest Brooklyn...



I was supposed to go to the grocery store yesterday, but I still felt pretty bad so we are going to try again this morning. When I get back I will try to post a little more from the vacation!!

Up to date..

We are in Rosebud! The wedding was great, I'll put pics up when we get home. I got sick yesterday after the zoo. I got worse and worse all day. We ended up having to leave the reception early. I spent most of the reception in the bathroom (I'll spare you all the pukey details). I was sick all thru the night too. I had to miss Audrey's Graduation Party and I was too sick for church. I was so upset. We were really excited about seeing all our old church friends. :( We just took it slow and made it to Rosebud a few hours ago. We will be home tomorrow. Please pray for our safe return. Scroll down for tons of new posts!