3 years....

These two have always had a special bond. Eli even asks for his dad when he's sick. Kinda sad, but I love how much he loves his daddy. His favorite thing is going to work with him.
One of my very favorite pics of Eli.

6 1/2 months

At his first birthday party!

On his second birthday!

My big 3 year old.

Favorite things:
*his family
*wrestling
*apple juice
*hero squad movie
*nursery
*playing in the dirt
*macaroni and cheese

Eli-isms:
*it's kinda spicy for you (if he really doesn't want me to eat something he's eating)
* I need my fweater (sweater)
*Mase-a-roony (the nickname he came up with for Mason)
*grandma Stratt (my mom's nickname because she has a dog named Stratt)
*Grandma Chicken (Will's mom because she once had a chicken)

We love him so much!
I can't wait to see all the fun things he learns when he's 3!

Eli's bday party!

Eli's "motorcycle" party was so much fun. He loved his cake (thanks Jo for making it)!! He thought it looked better with many motorcycles racing rather than one. They all had fun trying to break open the pinata. Thanks everyone for coming, the great presents, and for helping us celebrate Eli's 3rd birthday!!

one step closer...

Last week my family had the opportunity of taking my dad's name through the temple. It was honestly one of the most spiritual experiences of my life. I know he was there and he was glad we were finishing what he didn't quite have enough time to do himself before he passed. The sealing was awesome. I felt the spirit so strongly there. We are now one step closer to being an eternal family.

pure sweetness...

I may be biased but these boys are sweet!!

I love how great these pictures turned out. I especially love the ones of the boys together because they capture the special relationship they have. I think they are going to be great friends!