Three

I feel like this was just yesterday.

7.18.08 

We can't believe our little boy is three-years-old!!

Eli is so fun to hang out with at this age!  He constantly asks questions and must have a great memory because he almost always remembers our answers.  He LOVES sports...basketball, baseball, and football are his favorites but he also likes soccer and golf.

He loves to play with and chase his sister but is also really starting to like doing activities without her.  He likes doing flash cards, playing memory, and playing with play-doh.  He also loves to read and play drums.

Eli loves to wrestle with his Daddy (or sister, or Pita.)  Sometimes he gets a little too rough with baby sister.  He also loves to listen to Daddy's country music when they ride in the truck together.  Eli and Daddy also watch sports together and Eli will cheer for whatever team they are watching (Go Rangers, Go Mavericks.)  He is definitely Daddy's boy but sometimes he still wants Mommy to hold him, which I love!

Eli did great at his three year well visit!  It was the first time he got to use the stand up scale like a big boy and stand by the wall to check his height.  After that they checked his blood pressure.  He sat on the table with is bottom lip out trying so hard not to cry.  So cute!!  He was also really brave when they pricked his finger to get blood.

We can't wait to see what fun things year four brings!

Three Year Stats:

Height:  39 1/2 inches - 97%

Weight: 34 3/4 lbs. - 75% 

Baylor Pics

We took advantage of our time in Waco and headed over to campus to take some pictures of the kids.  It was late the afternoon and still SO hot!  The kids were really good considering the heat.

Daddy, Eli, and Jillian in front of the bear pit.

Prissy Jilly 

Eli with one of the bears.

She loved running around the bear pit.

Daddy showing Eli the bears.  I couldn't believe both of them were actually out!

J watching the bear.  Do you see him (maybe her) on the left?

Sic 'Em!

Eli's fake smile at it's best.

Running in front of the SUB.

I love this one of J walking from Pat Neff toward Judge Baylor.

Sweet babies!

He loved every minute of this.  After wearing this jersey and walking all over campus, he kept calling himself a Baylor Bear. :)

I love this little hiney!

The next morning Jillian and I went with some friends and got some more pictures! 

This is sweet Avery. 

What a good little model!

Someone refused to wear her tu-tu.

Avery loved the swing!!

My favorite shot of the day!

Besties!  I love having pictures of them on campus!  Can't wait to do it again!

Showering Tate!

We had a great time Saturday helping Alan and Candice get ready for Baby Tate!

Taco bar and ice cream sundae bar!

Cute canvas and banner made by the talented Lauren Stephens!

My girl loved playing with all of Avery's toys.

Sweet Dean.  Isn't he so handsome??

Dad-to-be Alan clapping with Jillian

Eli trying to escape outside...with no shoes of course.

J was SO excited when Daddy gave her a big cup with water.

Avery being snugly with Lauren.  Don't they look like they could be mother and daughter?

Candice and Alan (and Tate!)

The newest addition to our little Baylor group...Caleb Paul!  He is only six weeks old.

He is super laid back!  Don't you love his little sleepy smile??  I miss this sweet newborn stage.

Avery is wondering who all these people are and what they are doing in her room!

Jillian was tired after playing outside.  Can you guess whose paci that is?

After a great sermon from Pastor Chris on Sunday, we went over to the Dairy Queen for lunch.  Avery was a ham!

Sister is obsessed with Daddy's sunglasses.

More pics to come!