The Party!

So my Eli is 2! I can't believe it! I have always envisioned my kids birthday parties just as they have happened! All of our families (with the exception of a few because of the 4 inches of snow that decided to fall hours before his party!) were able to make it....Zachs familiy (and his girlfriend) and my family and friends made it. I want my boys to see us always get along. What good is it to make them think we don't like each other?! The past is the past...and I don't want to deal with that crap again!
So here are some pictures! He got some great gifts and we had a great time!!


The morning before Eli's birthday. He wasn't happy about the picture taking.


I took his pacifier and he wasn't happy!


Eli at school with his friends....doing the "Birthday Dance"



Eli's friends hugging him and telling him Happy Birthday!




The morning of Eli's birthday. What a mess!! So.Much.Snow!




One of Eli's favorite gifts! A Keytar!!


Izaak loves to pose for the camera! Hilarious!!






Eli is stylin'! He got a new pair of Jordans from Payton and her boyfriend Cole! (Don't mind the purple band-aid! hahaha! Eli always "thinks" he has a "boo-boo" so he has to have a "anaid" as he calls it!)


Eli loves his new shoes!!








smashed down ears. wearing his birthday hat his teacher made him! :)





My great friend Katie ready to party at Eli's birthday!


Kerri is blinking, but its a great picture of Katie, Kerri, Mom and Payton. I couldn't make it without these girls!


These are AMAZING rocking chairs that Zachs Grandpa made. He made 4. 1 for each boy at each house. We are lucky :)


Morgan and Nana helping Izaak "walk" he isn't quite ready yet.


His first tantrum as a 2 year old, at his party :)


Riding his new bike his daddy got him.








His "Bob Bob" cake!




blowing his candle out....one of the many times he did it!


So loved! He is smiling watching everyone sing happy birthday to him.






Eli hates getting his hands dirty, therefore he licked all the icing off of the cake.












Even though my mom isn't looking...here are all of the wonderful ladies that help with the boys everyday!! Zachs mom, Zachs Grandma, my Mom and my Nana!




















Steph and Carter


the end of the party.....can you tell!? hahahaha


Thank you to everyone who came out and to everyone who brought Eli gifts!!He had the perfect birthday! I bought Eli and AWESOME stool that a girl from High School made for him! I took some pictures, but haven't uploaded them yet! Sit tight! It's amazing!

xoxo

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"I coo"

My Dearest Elijah Brycen:

You are often whiney and demanding, yet you are amazing and hilarious. I cannot believe you are 2 years old. I remember the morning you were born. You entered the world in CHAOS! :) Good chaos....but it was crazy and chaotic! My water broke at 12:30am and you were born by 4:25am--everything happened so fast!! And just as you entered the world...in a loud, crazy, exciting environment...that is exactly your personality! I feel so blessed to be your mom and to get to see you grow the way you have! You are starting to talk now, and its so fun! You are learning so much in school! And you are the BEST big brother ever! I love how you hum yourself to sleep when you are exhausted, and I love how you lower your shoulders and fake cry when you don't get your way. You are quite the drama king!! I love how when asked how old you are, instead of saying "Two" you reply with "I'm Coo."  You have an extremely strong personality, and you know what you want. You always share with your brother...well almost always. You hate to have your picture taken...which really puts a damper on things for me! ::smiles:: I love how great of a cuddler you are! You are just great!
Thank you for teaching me how to be a little more patient. And how to TRULY love unconditionally. You are amazing and perfect. I love you oh so very much!!
xoxox
Mama.

I just love this shirt :) This is Eli at school on Friday...the day before his birthday...celebrating with his class!

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itty bitty update :)

Hello there! We have been busy, busy, busy! Both boys have colds, Eli had an ear infection and ANOTHER bout of Pneumonia(so annoying). Eli is better and Izaak is always great, cold or no cold. Izaak is SUPER busy and in to everything. His favorite thing to do is climb the stairs. . .we have come up with some creative ways to TRY to keep him off of them. Izaak just absolutely LOVES his big brother. He wants to play with him all the time, it is precious. Eli is really good with him. Although he has his moments like yesterday morning when Izaak was playing with their little Pooh "laptop" (it has shapes and color stuff on it....$10 Black Friday buy) and Eli didn't want him to have it. So he grabbed and ran across the living room and put it on the couch, because he knew that Izaak couldn't get it there. Eli is my little stinker :) But it is so fun to see them playing and interacting. I can't wait until Izaak is just a little older! They will have so much fun! Izaak still isn't sleeping through the night----so thats super annoying, but whatever. Sleep is overrated. Right?!
Eli turns 2 next week. I cannnnnot believe that is is going to be 2. He walks around and says "I TWO!" :) He has been having issues with language. He tries to tell me things and if I don't understand, he gets beyond frustrated. He has also been having problems with biting at school. (I work there, so its really been bothering me. Because I know no one likes a biter.) I always said I would "NEVER HAVE A BITER." I supposed this is Karma??

Here are a few photos for your enjoyment.







He poses for the camera. He just makes my day!




Izaaks first big "ouchie" He fell at my nanas and hit is face! It is a slight scar right now, but I am praying it goes away!


















Everynight my dad comes home from practice/work and the boys run/crawl to him. "Papa, Papa" They get beyond excited to see him. They also enjoy eating his dinner. This used to be just Elis thing. He always gets a 2nd dinner, but now Izaak has figured it out (since he is much more interested in table food than in baby food) and crawls up to dad and eats his food too. Its precious. :) we are lucky....I know i've said it before. But my parents are amazing, so helpful and so supportive!







faaaav picture ever! :) no cares in the world. the only thing he is worried about is when he gets to eat next :)


yes. this is Izaak splashing and Eli whining about it. Izaak loves to be covered in water, Eli LOATHES it.

Eli trying to escape Izaaks splashing.



<3


I can't say enough amazin things about these kids.

xoxo



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kicks

It was time for my precious Izaak to get some shoes! I only got a few pictures of 1 pair of his new shoes (he got 2), he was on the move! :)

I just love love love this little guy. He is working on 4 teeth right now, so he isn't always the happiest little Izaak, have gotten to know....but he is still amazin!

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Comparison

The picture on the left is Eli at 8 months old, in October of 2010. The picture on the right is Izaak on Christmas Eve this year at 8 months old. So funny :)

xoxo




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