Eli is 17 Months Old

Eli has now learned how to sign please when he wants something. The words he uses most are mama, dada, go, ball, and thanks. Eli loves to make animals noises. He makes noises for cat, dog, owl, lion, bear, and cow. When we go on walks he gets so excited when we see some dogs. 

Brian and I have both taken Eli to Baby Storytime at the library and he just loves it. He does so well listening to the the stories and singing to the songs. 

We have been going to Substance Church since the beginning of January. We were going to Mercy Vineyard Church in Minneapolis, but the drive was getting to be too long for us. Now it only takes us 10 minutes to get to church, which is much easier on Eli and both of us. We have really been enjoying Substance. I have been going to a Mom's group since the beginning of January that meets only a mile from my house. Brian has met a fellow wedding photographer and has been getting together with him regularly. We have been getting to know many other couples with young families like our own. Eli has been doing great in the nursery, the church has a wonderful children's program. It has also been a bonus to be going to church with my parents and my sister Karen. They like showing off their grandson to their friends at church!

Eli loves to climb inside of small areas that fit his size

 Showing Daddy and Mommy how smart he is by giving us the animals after we say each name

Eli enjoys looking at books so much, he even does it while sitting on his scooter

Bouncing in the bouncy chair at Grandpa and Grandma Meyer's house

Looking cool in Daddy's sunglasses

Trying his first popsicle, he loved it!

Eli enjoys being naked

Popsicle face!

All done!