Independence Mall Carousel

My last post from Grandview, MO :( We are leaving this morning and sad to leave family, but also it will be nice to be home. Yesterday Gramma Gari took us to Independence Mall to ride the carousel. Eli wasn't sure what to think of the big ride. He wanted down as soon as we got on, but once it started moving he just sat still and looked around. Once it stopped again he was quick to want down. It was fun for the most part. I had forgotten how fast they go!

Stop, Bubble Time!

Eli loves his bubble time. The only problem is that he can't hold the bubble bottle without spilling it. And even when I hold it for him he tends to get me really soapy and sticky as well as himself. Well, not anymore! They have bubble container thingys that are made for small children and aren't suppose to spill, yet they can still stick the wand in and get solution on it. It frees my hands up and makes bubble blowing a much more pleasant experience for all involved. I get less mess and Eli gets more independence. They come in smaller sizes, but we got the bubble bucket that comes with 3 wands. It's pretty cool. These are pictures of Eli blowing into the wand, however he has yet to produce a bubble. We are working on that :)

the zoo continued

I have to say, hippos are my new favorite animals. I was very fascinated with them and the information I read about them. Did you know that hippos kill more humans than any other animal a year in Africa?!!! You learn something new every day!

Lions and tigers and .............hippos?

Well, yesterday Eli, Aunt Tarah and I visited the Kansas City zoo. It was awesome weather, sunny with a lil bit of a chill so that you don't sweat as you walk around. I wasn't sure how Eli would respond to the experience, but it loved it! Every time we came up to a new animal he would point and wave and say hi. He meowed at all the cat like animals. He also fed the goats!! Since he did sooo well while we walked around we stopped off at the playground to run off some energy and then Eli passed out on our way to the car. It was a two thumbs up kind of day for us.

an apple a day........

So, today at lunch I peeled an apple and was slicing off pieces to give Eli. I took a bite straight from the apple and Eli decided that he liked that idea, too. So I let him have it and he was soooo cute eating it!! The pictures can only show so much, but I thought I would share anyway. He is becoming such a big boy! Everyday he does something or says something new that amazes me. He has really started mimicking a lot lately. He has also become very fond of stuffed animals, especially teddy bears or as Eli says "beayers". Well, that's it for now.

Grandview, MO

This week Nathan has been scheduled to work in MO and KS conveniently located close to his mom and sister in Grandview, MO, so Eli and I tagged along for a visit. We got here Sat and have had a great time! Here are a few pics from our time so far.

Bella Vista, Baby!

Last week was spring break for Bentonville School District and it just so happened that Nathan had a business trip in Bentonville, too, soooo we packed up and went for a quick visit. We left early Tuesday morning and were back by Wed afternoon. We got to play with cousin Sydney, Will and baby Drew. We also got to visit with Uncle Todd and Aunt Kari. Here are a few snapshots of the visit. Unfortunately by the time I got my camera out Will had gone to a friends house to play, so I didn't get him in any. Sorry Will!