Eli - 6 weeks old

6 week old pictures with Eli's hydrangea bushes that we planted in honor of his birth

On his 6 week birthday here are 6 Things I LOVE about Eli:


Of coarse I love everything about him,from his innocent soft spot to his tiny toes and every hiccup in between... but these are just a few things that I ADORE and feel are extra special about Eli. 

1. Eli wakes up in a good mood - yes it is at 6 in the morning but it's precious. I can't wait until I am getting more sleep so I can enjoy his sweetness more. I also love that he smiles and laughs in his sleep. 
2. Eli loves to be naked! Whenever we change his diaper he gets the biggest grin on his face - it's pretty stinkin' hilarious 
3. My baby boy enjoys his car seat - he rarely fusses when he is in his seat. He is a good car baby,... so far!
4. There is a recipe to getting Eli to stop crying, shhh+butt pat = happy baby ... in extreme circumstances pop the paci and swaddle my boo and he is as good as asleep (Happiest Baby on the Block)
5. Eli is on a schedule and he knows it, this is awesome for me! I thank Baby Wise for that... this blog is extremely helpful FYI www.babywisemom.com
6. He adores his daddy. Whenever Eli sees Christian, Eli just can't stop smiling, it is the sweetest thing.

Is someone ticklish??

How was Mothers Day? My first Mother's Day I was spoiled rotten. My MIL got me a beautiful dress, my mom a pearl ring, Christian got me a nano and Eli made me a sweet gift! I am a lucky momma! :)  

My sweet baby and hubby made this for me <3

Mother of Pearl

Big milestones - I feel like I am getting back to my "new" normal. I cooked dinner Sunday, I clean daily now, I'm wearing my hair down and I am running again. 

Morning Run

Special visitors - Eli's great-grandma and cousin Theresa came to visit, and we had such a good time with them! 

With great-grandma at Macaroni Grill 

Eating momma's milk with cousin Theresa 

Weight - According to my bathroom scale 11.2 lbs 


What our schedule looks like - 
6:30 Wake up and eat!
8:30 Eat again
11:30 Eat again
2:30 Eat again
5:00 Eat again
7:30 Eat again
10:00 Eat again
4:00 Eat again


This week I left Eli with my mom on Tuesday & Thursday to go work with Foley Middle School cheerleaders, and it was hard! Leaving him was like leaving my arm behind, but it was only for 4 hours, and I was so excited to come back to him! And the camp is going great. I will be working with them Tues & Thurs for the remainder of May, helping to get them ready for camp. 

Photo's Throughout The Week

With Uncle Muscles at Surf Burger

Thanks Bear For Helping Clean-up The Diapers

With Gma at Macaroni Grill

In His Cute Floppy Hat

Oh hi! You are ADORABLE!

Is there anything sweeter than a sleeping baby?

Taking a bottle of mommy's milk from daddy

At Jazzercise

Eli likes to workout to at Jazzercise 

My Confessions - I bought the CUTEST baby book for my Mr. Man, but I have yet to fill it out...