Here are a bunch of photos that we have taken so far. We were so happy to get taken to the airport by ang, that way Noah and Eli could say goodby! We started off in Oakland visiting Eli's Great Grama Adams, Jeff's Dad's mom. We had so much fun visiting with his cousin Johnathan and his wife Sara, Uncle Steven and Uncle Don & Aunt Linda, we will see them again in a few weeks and have pictures (we forgot to get the camera out for the first few days, I think we were really tired). Eli was so good with all the traveling and flying. He had a hard time the first few day adjusting to the heat and the new place to sleep, but he is such a flexable kid and we are so proud of him. He's been sleeping in a little tent made for babies to sleep in and also sleeping with us. While in Martinez we went to the pool where Eli could swim and play. It was SOOOO hot there.
On our way to Laguna (Orange County) to visit with my Aunt and Uncle. Eli did good but started to get cranky about half way through the 9 hour drive. I think it was at this point that we stopped for dinner and I then turned his car seat around. He is only a few weeks away from being one so I thought it would be fine. This seemed to help him manage the rest of the drive.
Eli met this little boy named Conner at the pool who was also 11 months. They were friends right away. Conner was really cute and did this crab walk everywhere he went, not want to walk yet.
Eli really loved Uncle Brian. By the end of our time Eli was really comfortable with him and sat with him for quite some time. This was cute moment where Eli was looking him.
Jeff took Eli to the Beach for his first time. He was a bit unsure so we took him back to the sand where he played in the sand for a long time. He later threw one of his biggest tantrums yet when we left the beach. I got lots of looks on the way to the car.
We took a night off on our way to the Chad and Anna' s and went to a Sheraton for a night. So much fun! Eli loved the big bed and took up most of it during the night. We also played in the pool. He was so happy to have so playtime in the hotel and play with is new beach toys.
"Please mom....can we go to the pool".
When we were not in the pool, Eli would go to the window and bang on it and laugh.
Mermaid Man...this really made him happy. The more sand for this kid the better. Getting it all out is another story all together.
More soon....
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Great pictures; I have to print a few - I especially like the one of Eli and Jeff floating together, Eli sitting with one foot up, and the last in the sand. Glad you are taking your time and enjoying family and the sunshine.
ReplyDeleteGreat Pictures!!!
ReplyDeleteLoved the shot of him passed out on the bed. :)
So happy you guys are having fun and that Eli is taking it all in stride.
We miss you guys!
Really good pics, we miss you guys up here, see you soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the mermaid one!!!!
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