My first Mother's Day

I can't believe how incredible blessed I am to be a mother. This Mother's Day I was felt so incredibly lucky to have this amazing little being belong to me. This child who I have known for less than 6 months, but who has my heart forever. I am forever changed for the better. I thank God every day for blessing me with such a perfect gift. I love you with all my heart Elijah.

Just a dog and her boy

Sitting straight up for the first time.

Mesquite

Ok, so I have been completely and totally remiss in updating the blog. I have no idea where the past month and a half have gone. Oh the changes we have seen! Let's start with our trip to Mesquite to visit Grandma and Grandpa. They still have not decided what they want to be called. They want Eli to call them whatever he decides to. I keep warning them that they could end up as Elmo or poopy-head, but they live on the edge. :-)

Every year Jason and Dad play in the Roadrunner Tournament - a member/guest golf tournament at Dad's club. It's a great week/weekend with lots of fun events and good family time. Mom and Dad had a great time seeing Eli, big surprise I know. He had changed so much in the few weeks since they had seen them.

The boys on the 17th green. We got to watch them from the balcony which was fun.

Excitingly for all of us, Eli had his first real giggle! (Please excuse my horrible rendition of the Bonanza theme.)

Another giggle-fest. Seriously, I would do anything for this giggle.

I love this kid.

He also sat on his own for the first time!

It was quite a trip for the little duder.

Bath time in the sink!

Grandpa makes the best pillow.

I swear! It was the dog!

My dad sure does love me.

Solids!

Eli had his first taste of solid food yesterday. We decided to dive right in with Avocados and he LOVED it! We had some again today and he kept grabbing my hand so I couldn't take the spoon away from him. And I was worried that he wasn't ready!!

New best friend

Oh Lion, I love you so much

Let's snuggle

Caught!

Easter Egg Hunt

This year, the Mountain House Mother's Club hosted a member's Easter egg hunt on our court. Although it was absolutely freezing out (hello spring??) we had a great time.

Thanks Meme for the awesome Easter basket and Easter outfit!

Thanks Auntie Sarah A. for the super cute and warm hat that kept me all cuddly :-)

The eggs were split into age groups and hidden in the front yards so that all the kids had a chance to grab eggs. The dads grilled up some burgers and each family attending brought a side dish. With about 70 families there, it was quite the spread!

Elijah even picked a couple of eggs!

Where did my egg go?
Maybe down there?

No wait! I think I see it down there!

We had to bundle the Munchkin up in the Bjorn since it was so cold out.

Me, Sarah M. and Elijah