Monday, December 10, 2007

Happy Birthday Elijah!!

We eagerly awaited Elijah's arrival. We didn't know if he was a boy or a girl.

Our first family picture. You can barely see him he is the little bundle on my lap. He was surprisingly 9lb 6oz! I thought I read the numbers backward on the scale! He was ten days early for crying out loud. Thank the Lord he came early!!


This was taken before church, I loved that little outfit.


He was such a little chunker! Check out those rolls on his arms.


This past weekend we celebrated my sweet Eli's second birthday. It is really hard to believe it has already been two years. I know people say that all the time but really... it flew by. Elijah has been such a joy for our family. He is a bundle of laughs and smiles. He is going, going, going all day! I never imagined that he would make such a tremendous impact on our family. I feel blessed beyond words to have been given the privilege of being his mom. I know that God gives us our children and their personalities for a specific reason. He has definitely made me more laid back and not so worried all the time that he is going to get hurt. Boys will be boys and he for sure fits that saying. He jumps off tables, down stairs, rides a skateboard and can shoot a basketball with amazing precision for a two year old. He is fascinated with bugs and will pick them up and bring it to you saying "mom bug". I love that boy with all my heart!! He is so special to our family. His sisters adore him, and he knows it!! We are looking forward to another year full of laughs with this little guy.
Blogger will not let me post anymore pictures right now so I will post some birthday pictures later today.

4 comments:

Susan @ Blessed Assurances said...

love that boy! love, love, love him!

Sweet post Missy-you wrote it beautifully

Love you
Susan

Brandy said...

Hey!Cute pictures.I just realized we did not get any of us when I was down.Eli is a cutie,I love that picture of Katie and Kayden and the one of Chase and Faith.Hope all is well with you.Things are crazy here.
Brandy

Tracy said...

Time sure flies. Boys sure are fun. I know all about the flying down stairs and jumping off tables!

Hey, we happen to have ski clothes and you and Gunnar are just the right size. Let us know if you want to borrow them.

Gunnar has Jerrod's numbers...or just let me know on blogger!

Lynnie said...

He is the most precious grandson I have. How he has captured my heart!

How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God. I John 3:1

Lilypie6th to 18th Ticker
Lilypie6th to 18th Ticker
Lilypie 3rd Birthday Ticker