Christmas and Beyond!

This was Elijah's first Christmas. He had fun watching mom make goodies for the neighbors and he loved looking at the lights on the Christmas tree. He is getting so big. We bought a new pack of size 2 diapers and he has grown out of them already- and there's still half a box left! He got some wonderfully soft organic onsies for Christmas, he's not really into toys yet, he just likes to sit and blow bubbles and swat at stuff. I keep practicing with him to roll over but he won't have it. He loves staying on his back and kicking his legs like crazy. I've expected him to roll over by now but then I remember that he was born a month early so naturally he would be at least a month behind plus some of his physical development was measured as being 34 weeks gestation when he was born. So once again I must be patient. That seems to be a VERY common theme lately. Patience. Matt got his present a month ago- a new camera. I also made him a spinning photo caddy for his office. I got a sweet new ipod shuffle, and Matt made me a cute photobook on shutterfly. Christmas Eve we chilled and at the last minute Matt went to go see Avatar. Christmas day we made a yummy Eggs Florentine ala the Pioneer Woman. And then we went to our friends the Ashton's house for Christmas dinner. This is what the holidays are for- relaxing and spending time with the ones that mean most to us.

Lately I've been a little sensitive to people telling me how small my baby is for his age. I should just carry these two pics around and that will shut them up :) He's literally triple the size he was when he was born.

1st ride in the jogging stroller. Loved it and slept for an hour. 

Bath time fun!

Dracula meets Squiggy from "Laverne & Shirley"

 

Old man Elijah

Matt circa 1995- The Buttcut

1st HAIRCUT!

Before

 

After

 

I'm pretty cute.

Caught him spitting up, yum!