Eli Eli O...

Ben likes to sing the Old McDonald song for Eli hence the Eli Eli O. I cannot believe how big this little boy is getting, yet he is only 17 months. He wants to constantly be in his brother's business. Brian and I marvel at the fact that he was never really a baby. He looked cute and cuddly, but that was never the case for him. Everyday he is saying more and more, and I often have to do a double take when he yells something new. He loves cars, trains, guitars, and anything loud. He dances around with his guitar any time "Soul sister" plays. Eli we love you so much, and you really keep life interesting.

Sprinkler Day!!

Before the rains began, we spent the day playing in the sprinkler. The boys had so much fun!! Now if we could just work on those tans then the boys would have the ultimate summer bods.

Happy 4th!!!

The boys had a great time at Mimi and Pop's house for the 4th. Brian's family purchased an incredible amount of fireworks. The anticipation was building all day long and Ben could not wait for the sun to go down. Ben had the quote of the night while the boys were getting all of the fireworks ready.

Grey: I think this is going to be awesome.

Zach: I think it is going to be loud.

Ben: I think we are ready!

After the first firework Ben was scared because the firework was just too loud and too close. We gave him some earplugs and all was well. The boys put on quite a show! Ben was impressed with all of the silly things Pop was attempting.

Buckaroos

The boys received cowboy boots for their birthdays however they have worn them very little. Both boys have the widest fattest feet I have ever seen. It is nearly impossible to find shoes that actually fit them. We even have issues trying to squeeze Eli's feet into Crocs. Anyway, I was desperate to wear the boots, so we attempted a little photo shoot. I think the picture above pretty much says it all. They had little interest in taking pictures. Aunt Barb was also shooting with her camera, so I am hoping she has a few that turned out. Surely out of 300 pictures their will be one good one...right. I just really wonder what we did before digital. How did our parents ever capture pictures of us as kids?