Jaguars & Monkeys & Fish...Oh My!

We took Eli to the Dallas World Aquarium last week and had a great time! The humidity was terrible but at least it was all indoors. We took Eli out of the stroller almost immediately because he really couldn't see anything while sitting in it. The combination of hundreds of day camp kids and Eli not wanting to hold our hands made for an interesting morning but he stayed pretty close and we only lost him once.

Just kidding. :)

Eli checking out the orange monkey

Eli feeding the bird a blueberry.  I think he was tempted to eat it himself.

Aligators!

Eli and the Jaguar

Snake!  I didn't really want to get close.  Eli had no idea he should be afraid of it.

Fish!

Mommy and Eli

Eli and a shark!  They were swimming overhead.

A very large Manatee

Penguins!  They were swimming all over and Eli loved it!

Did I mention that the aquarium is very confusing to navigate? It didn't matter what exhibit we were in, somehow we always seemed to be going against the traffic. We also had a hard time figuring out how to get out of that place. Stephen was DONE...

Happy Birthday Eli!

Eli turned 2-years-old and we had a little western party to celebrate! Here is my big boy in his birthday shirt!

The cake

Eli's cake

The many faces of Eli

This is what happens when you have girl cousins! :)

Saying "cheese!"

He actually blew out his candle!!

Silly boy doesn't really like to get messy, so he started out using his fork.

He decided this was faster.

Yummy!

Last but not least, gotta throw one in of baby sister. :)

2 Years Old!

Two years ago today, Elijah Walker Davis was born at 6:42 pm and our lives changed forever! We have had so much fun being his parents the past two years and can't wait to see what the future holds for him!

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So what is 2-year-old Eli like?

He is ALL BOY!!! He just loves to run, jump, climb, and in general do anything dangerous. He really isn't afraid of anything.

Every parent thinks their child is brilliant and we are no exception! Eli is such a smart little boy! He can say and recognize numbers 1-10, all the letters, and knows most of the sounds the letters make. He also knows his right and left hand, his colors, and can recognize pictures of weather (sunny, windy, rainy, snowy, etc.)

Eli is so playful and energetic! He loves to do anything outside.Eli loves going to the park or the pool. He is a huge sports fan...shocker! He is really into baseball right now and is so cute when he winds up pitch us the ball. He does just like MLB players and looks around first before throwing the pitch! It is so funny what he has picked up on just by watching it on TV with Daddy.

We can already tell that music is going to play a big part in Eli's life! He loves to sing, dance, and play the drums (just like Daddy and Papa!) When we are in the car he claps and cheers at the end of a song. Some of his favorite songs are: Itsy Bitsy Spider, ABC's, Head & Shoulders, Knees & Toes, This Little Light of Mine, Jesus is the Rock, Jesus Loves Me, One Two Buckle My Shoe, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Five Little Monkeys, and many more!

He is getting along great with "baby sisters" and even tries to help out! He likes to give her toys and her paci, although sometimes he get distracted and steels them for himself! :)

2 Year Stats:

Height: 34 1/4 in. - 97% (dr. said he should be between 6'2 and 6'3)
Weight: 29lbs. 10 oz - 75%

3 Months!

Our baby girl is three months old today! She is getting so big and I'm starting to feel like she isn't a newborn anymore. I have never seen a baby that smiles so easily! All you have to do is talk to her and she gives you the biggest toothless grin!

She has been sleeping pretty good lately. She usually goes to bed around 7:30 or 8:00 and will wake up once before getting up at 6:00 or 6:30. She usually takes one long nap during the day and several short naps.

Jillian still loves to ride in the front pack but can now face out to see the world! She holds her head up VERY well, and will try to sit up when we put her in her bouncy seat. She still likes to play under her activity gym and loves to grab at the toys.

She hates the car seat but really likes the activity bar we put on there. Sadly, the music doesn't play very long so I have to reach back and turn it on about every 15 seconds. lol

Jillian is getting bigger all the time! She is in size 2 diapers and is starting to wear 3-6 month clothes (some of the 0-3 month clothes still fit but are too short!) She eats about 5 oz. every three hours.

She really loves for us to talk to her and she "talks" back a lot. She reacts a lot to us so she is becoming even more fun to play with lately. Big brother loves having her around too! Happy 3 months baby girl!

7.4.10

Happy

4th

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July!

Matchy Matchy

Avery's mommy got us the cutest matching outfits! I just love anything with my name on it!

Daddies and Daughters! We always have so much fun when Avery comes to play!
Big brother had to get in on the action.

Mommy takes my picture a lot so I've gotten very good at posing for the camera!

Eli's first sno cone!

Big bite number one...Big bite number two...

Brain freeze!!!

Red tongue!!