Fun Times

Isn't he a stud?!

Eli on 4th of July

We just got back after spending a very fun but very exhausting 8 days in Gulf Shores, Alabama. If you've never been to that part of the US you are missing out on the most beautiful white beaches. They are really doing well after being hit by several hurricanes over the last few years. Alister was fearless in the ocean, Eli on the otherhand stayed away from the ocean completely. Oh well, maybe next year. We had a baby pool on the beach with ocean water so he still got to play and cool off. We spent the week with Jeff's mom and dad and his sister and her family. All I have to say is being back in St. Louis is making me go through some major beach withdrawl!

Alister Turns 4!

Alister was a lucky boy this year. He got to have 2 birthday parties this year with family. One in St. Louis and the other in Gulf Shores. His favorite presents were a red digger for the backyard sand box that is really cool (I must say so myself) from mommy and daddy, a cash register from mimi and poppa that really scans items and Bendaroos (if you watch Noggin I'm sure you've seen the commercials) from Grammy and pops.

In gulf Shores (hence the non shirt wearing birthday boy!)

Uncle John and cousin Jacob

Mimi, Poppa, Jacob and Alister

Of course, a construction cake!

The red devil digger!

Summer fun!

My wonderful neighbor invitied us to her brand new lake house last week. Between us we have a 6,4,2 and 1 year old. All BOYS! Needless to say it was so, so hot but they had a natural spring that was clear and refreshing. Then we swam in the lake. The lake is about 1 hour from St. Louis so it was not too far of a drive. The boys all had a great time!

Engineering

My child is a genious. I know. Every mother says that. These are just a couple of Alister's Lego creations. Keep in mind he will only be turning 4 soon! And notice that they are all some sort of tractor/dump truck. He LOVES trucks and tractors of the construction variety.

Dora, Dora, Dora the Explorer

Wow, look at that ceiling!

Today was a new first for Alister. He got to see Dora Live! at the Fabulous St. Louis Fox Theatre with mommy and Mimi. The Fox Theatre is a grand theatre built in the 1920's, fashioned after Hindu Mosques of old India. It is quite awe inspiring! My pictures did not come out too well, it is much more beautiful in person.

The joy of food

Well, Eli is finally eating food!! What? you ask, He just started eating food? Isn't he 15 months old? We have a very picky eater. I guess I will have to take the blame for this one. Jeff gets the blame for everything else, HaHaHa. Yes, in the last week he has started eating a lot of foods and loving it. Bon appetit!

Come on little fishies come and swim with me, swim to the bottom of the deep blue sea....

Well, Alister has survived his first 2 days of swim lessons. It was no easy feat with air temps around 69 degrees and water cold enough to make your feet go numb. I thought it was going on the middle of June, where's the 90 degree temps???? This is his first time taking swimming lessons, so he has been a little cautious in trusting his swim instructor. He loves the water but can you blame him? I wouldn't want someone dipping my belly in the cold water! Unfortunately I don't think it is supposed to warm up much this week or next but kids are a little more resiliant.