#43: Elijah loves the outdoors. Every since we brought him home, he has loved to spend time outside. Whenever he gets upset, take him outside and he forgets all about it. When he can't get outdoors, looking outside can make him just as happy. My wonderful father-in-law got us a new door to replace our old screen one. It is all glass and both Elijah and Daisy love to sit and look out it. Watching Elijah at the door made me realize how big he's gotten (as if I needed any more reminders). We used to hold him up on the couch so he could look out the window. I remember the first time he was able to hold his head up to look out, the first time he could stand on my legs, then he got bigger and was able to stand on the couch to see out, then he could climb up the couch... now he's walking to the front door.

Elijah's First Walk

Looking out the window, dec '08

#42: He's so charismatic. Elijah gets along with nearly everyone. Family, friends, people in the grocery store... As long as we're around, he will talk to everyone. He's not allowed to go out alone with daddy anymore. He draws too much lady attention for my liking :0) But in reality, he especially loves kids. He is so excited when there's another child around. All he wants to do is play with them. He's such a loving, sweet child.