Mother’s Day

Another Mother’s Day?  My goodness where does time go?  Look how big my baby is!  He is a full blown on-the-go toddler!  We spent Mother’s Day on campus at UGA so Eli could run free while we enjoyed the beautiful weather.  It was such a nice day from start to finish.  Milan took Eli and went shopping for all my groceries while I stayed home and enjoyed the quiet of the house.  That is such a rarity!  Then we went out for pizza and ice cream after roaming the campus.  This year’s gift was two charms for my bracelet.  A peach that says Georgia (how stinkin’ cute is that idea!) and one that is a heart that says Mom.  Thank you Milan for making my Mother’s Day a memorable one.  I love you.

It goes without saying that I feel like the luckiest woman in the world.  I can’t imagine my life without Eli in it.  He is the sweetest, silliest, and most lovable little boy.  Milan and I still can’t believe he is ours. 

Eli has become a snuggle bug.  He loves to cuddle, give hugs, and especially offer up sweet little kisses for his Mama. 

Eli insists on doing everything by himself including running down big steps.  I have to force him to let me hold his hand.  You would think the fountain would have held his interest but it didn’t.  He loves going up and down the stairs!

I’m pretty sure Eli was practicing how to sit and pose for the ladies on campus!

Grammy & Patchy

My Mom and Dave came to visit last week.  As usual the time flew by and we missed them the second they walked out the door.  Eli tried really hard to say Grammy and instead of saying Pappy he was calling Dave “Patchy”.  It was adorable!  Grammy spoiled Eli with new toys and she spoiled us by bringing flowers and plants for the yard.  Dave helped Milan with yard projects and we are forever thankful for the help! 

Visits are bittersweet.  We love having them here and yet it makes it that much harder when they leave.  Not having our parents near is by far the most difficult part of living so far away.  We are definitely looking forward to our trip home this summer.

Grammy finally getting to play with Eli at the water table she bought him for Christmas!

 

Playing ball as usual!

Grammy saying “Bye Bye Eli”!

Eli says please don’t go- play with me just a little bit more!

Ok, bye bye Patchy & Grammy.  “Wuv you” Please come back very soon!

Ha Ha & Ya Yi

Ha Ha & Ya Yi= Best Buddies

Eli calls Harrison “Ha Ha” and Harrison calls Eli “Ya Yi.”  It is absolutely precious listening to them talk to each other and call each other by name.  Whitney and I are forever telling each other how one is asking for the other when they are apart.  When I say these two are best buddies I really mean it.  The best part of their friendship is I got a best friend out of it as well.  :)

Swinging in the hammock

 

Riding on trucks

Crossing the bridge together

Going for a ride on the swing

 

Row Row Row Your Boat

Being silly in the wagon

Havin’ fun in the sprinkler

I can’t wait to see what other fun adventures these two will go on as we play through the summer!