Rub a dub dub, who's in the tub?

Eli doesn't really like bath time yet, but a couple days ago he didn't cry the whole time he was in the tub.  He loves getting wrapped up in his towel though. But then again who doesn't?  After his bath his hair sticks straight out like he has just been electrocuted.  It's awesome!

1 month old & baby shower

Elias is now 1 month old.  It's gone by slow and fast at the same time.  He is such a fun addition to our little family.  We still don't get much sleep at night but I guess that's just part of having a newborn.  He is starting to smile more and it is so cute.  He has discovered his tongue and sticks it out a lot and it's really cute.  He loves to be held.  He could sleep forever and ever as long as he's being held but the second you put him down he wakes up and starts crying.  He turned a month old this last Saturday July 14th., that day we also had a baby shower for him.  I made cookie monster cupcakes.  It was such a fun shower and Eli got a lot of nice gifts.  Thank you everyone for the presents and your love and support. 

Eli loves Aunt Ashley

My two favorite boys tuckered out.

Happy Independence Day

Happy Fourth of July everyone!  We had a really fun day yesterday.  We had a breakfast fit for a king and then I made a cake.  After that we went to the lake and swam for a little while.  That felt good cuz it's been so hot lately.  We came home and had ribs and lots more really good food, then we watched fireworks and Devin and Ashley got a few fireworks to do as well.  It was such a fun/nice day and I am so thankful for our freedom.

 Little Eli's 4th of July outfit.

 My three layer red, white, and blue 4th of July cake.

Luke and Elias.

We went to Luke's baby blessing this last Sunday.  Luke is Eli's cousin on the Belnap side who is three weeks older than Elias.

2 weeks old

Elias is now 2 weeks old.  He hasn't gained any weight but he is an inch taller than when he was born.  He likes to sleep, poop, eat and cry.  It's hard work being parents, but we love him to bits and pieces.  Here are some cute pictures I took today.

 Our little burrito of a boy.

 He loves his little chair.

 How he looks at mom.

 How he looks at dad.

 Hmmm, well according to my calculations.... 

Teacher, I have a question.

Nichole's Birthday

My 24th Birthday was last Wednesday on the 20th.  It was a nice relaxing birthday.  Devin made me crepes and they were delish.  Elias and Devin gave me a birthday card.  My mother-in-law came and took us out for dinner at wingers.  It was really good and really fun to get out.  Thank you Sylvia!  It was Elias's first real outing and he did great.  After dinner my sister and my friend stayed and we played games, ate chips and salsa and yummy ice cream cake.

It looks like Kelsey really enjoyed her dessert, hehe.

Eli's a Comin' (Home)

We stayed at the hospital 48 hrs and had a wonderful experience.  It was nice to have the nurses take care of you and each meal brought to you.  So we definitely took advantage of it. 

 Getting ready to change Eli in his outfit to take him home.

 His little outfit for going home in.  The pants were a little too big:)

 Mom and Eli ready to go home.

 First time in his car seat.  He didn't like it at first but fell asleep soon after we put him in it.

 Mom and Eli leaving Madison Memorial Hospital.

 Dad and Eli leaving MMH.

 Devin made a welcome home sign for little Eli.

 He loves to sleep with his arms up by his head just like his dad.

 Sprawled out on his dad.

 Snoozing with Dad

 Gorgeous flowers we got from our wonderful friends.

Just a little milk drunk after eating:)

Just chillin' in his diaper.  It was a little hot in our last apartment.

The name of this post is Eli's comin' because there is a song by three dog night called Eli's coming.  My parents and mother in law told me about the song so I had to you tube it.  It is an awesome song so here is a link to it so you can enjoy it as well. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1A2eet1bttY