Pure Silliness!

My silly boy, caught on tape! I love this little guy more than words can say.

In this first video, you will see that Elijah strongly takes after his Nana C in his love to see himself on screen. :) My parents recently gave us a web cam so that we (especially Eli) could talk to them over the computer and actually see each other. Elijah is extremely fond of the web cam! It did not take long for him to start associating Nana and Papa with the computer, and each time we passed by it he would call out for Nana and Papa. One day, Elijah wanted to talk to Nana and Papa but much to his disappointment they were not at home. So, in an effort to keep the little guy happy I called our own computer and we could see ourselves big on the screen. Oh.my.goodness! Elijah LOVED this! He will still call for Nana and Papa on the computer...but now that means he wants to seem himself on the screen. :) I will happily turn on the web cam and let Eli watch himself, as it will keep him happy and entertained for a good long while. This has been great for me to be able to get dinner ready and pick up around the house while Elijah plays happily in the other room. So, without further ado, here is Eli watching himself on the computer.



This second video is just my little guy having a good ol' belly aching laugh. Yes, I may be making puking sounds in the background...just ignore that. :) What good mom wouldn't make a few puking sounds to keep her kid laughing?

Daddy + Green Balloon = Love

Trick or Treat!

While it was difficult to top the cuteness of last year's cow costume, I think Eli just may have accomplished the task as a fireman. We had a great Halloween!  Eli had the chance to trick or treat at Daddy's office, around the neighborhood, and go to the fall festival at our church. As always, here are the pics...

The Cutest Little Fireman Around! (no, we're not biased, he just is!)

Watching the airplanes

And there it goes...

Trick or Treating at Daddy's Office

Eli was not amused at the start and took a little while to warm up

"Mommy, what about this is supposed to be fun?"

Realizing that Daddy was there instantly made the whole experience better

Treat for Daddy!

Leisa teaching Elijah how to trick or treat

"Ah, now I'm starting to get the idea...this is kind of fun."

Please don't tell Elijah that there is candy in those wrappers to be eaten.  At this point he still thinks the game is just grabbing them and putting them in the pumpkin. :)

"Let's just grab a few more of these and put them in my little pumpkin..."

Daddy:  "Whoa, that's enough kiddo.  Just take one."

"Man, I was raking in the candy until Daddy busted me."

Getting strapped in for the ride home, like every great fireman.

Trick or Treating in the neighborhood

Trick or Treat!

Fall Festival at MBBC

"Wow, Mom, look at those funny looking dogs!"

Dad, I put this picture up just for you. :)  Needless to say it is not exactly the shot I was aiming for.

The petting zoo was our favorite activity.  Of course Elijah wanted to do the rock climbing wall and the big bounce house with the big kids, but we had to appease him with ducks, goats, pigs, and ponies until he gets a wee bit older.

Happy Halloween everyone!

Miss Kamps to Mrs. Kesel Weekend

Well, I'm sure that this will come as a great shock to everyone, but I am behind on my blogging yet again. I know that I can skip things if need be, but I just hate for cute pictures to go unposted. :) At the end of October, our sweet cousin Callie officially transitioned from Miss Kamps to Mrs. Kesel. We had the chance to go to Tyler to celebrate with Callie and her now husband Doug and were so excited for the two of them! It was a beautiful wedding and we loved every minute of it. My parents came in town for the weekend and kindly agreed to stay here and babysit their little grandson while we were in Tyler. Overall, it was a great weekend and we were so glad for the time we got to spend with both sides of the family. My uncle and aunt live here, so we went and spent Saturday morning visiting with them and my parents. We also happened to make a trip by the store and both me and Eli got spoiled a little bit by Nana and Papa! Here are some of the pictures from our long weekend...they are a little out of order, but see if you can follow along. :)

The Bride and Groom!

The wedding was on the lake in Tyler and it was the most gorgeous evening

Me and my Mr.

Gloriously Wasteful Sunset!

After picking up Nana and Papa at the airport, Elijah had his debut trip to IHOP.  You can see that he was into it!  Would you believe that all of that food was part of the kids meal?

A lot of these pics are from my Mom and Dad's Iphones (so they are a little blurry) but this is just one of Eli being silly at breakfast

Eli getting pampered by his Nana and Papa!

Elijah didn't want to part with his new toys for a minute, not even to sit in the carseat for the way home.

Nothing like a little playtime while Mommy unloads the cart!

Eli says "dan doo Nana and Papa" (aka, thank you!)

I got "pampered" by Nana and Papa too!  My and my new pots and pans and scarf

Modeling my new cookware...thanks Mom and Dad! :)

Papa and Eli searching for a belly button

There it is!

*little boy giggling*

Eli put on his Halloween costume for Nana and Papa

Nana and the little Fireman

Papa got lots of quality time with Elijah sitting in his lap, any guesses why?

Playing in the backyard at my uncle Edward's house

Nana, Papa, and Eli rocking on the porch swing

One loved little kiddo

The happy bunch

Fun with Daddy's hat

...taking it off...

...putting it back on...

...and it works with Nana too!

Eli on the big boy swing with Nana spotting

Elijah with his great Uncle Edward

My aunt Gretchen and Uncle Edward

Chase with Daddy in the front yard!

Silliness with the green ball and I am most amused in the background

"I'm not quite sure if I want to go play with him..."

Group shot minus photographer Ethan

Delicious fruit and cinnamon rolls from Gretchen

Elijah decided his Great Uncle Edward wasn't so bad afterall :)

Eli was impressing everyone with his book skills

Finding all the animals on the farm

"Eli, where is Old MacDonald?"

"There he is!"

More fun on the swing with Daddy...you can tell this was a popular option with the little guy

My dad and with his brother and grandson...a great picture!