Here is a little update on Elias.

Elias has been doing really great. His is growing up fast. He has become a fantastic imitator of sounds. Not words yet, just noises. He gave a dead on impersonation of a woman's laugh in the park and the other morning he imitated my stomach growling. He also went through a brief phase of what we like to call "the monster" face. It was a highly involved expression using all facial muscles and some snorting sounds.

He is definitely aware of the camera. Not interested in having his picture taken, just interested in playing with the actual camera. This is the photo taken right before he grabs the camera strap and begins shaking it.

He is mobile. He crawls everywhere and is pretty fast. He loves hanging out under the tables. The chairs provide a nice maze for him to crawl through and he really enjoys playing peek-a-boo from underneath a chair.

He is now trying to walk. He has been doing a good job standing up on his own for a minute or so and then he takes a few falling steps forward. Besides that he does a real good job cruising along the furniture. He also does well sitting and playing with all of his toys, after he has taken them all out of the toy bin of course. Hats have also become toys since he refuses to keep them on his head.

Elias is enjoying eating more and more, now that he can have what we are having. He is still messy though. He favorites so far are croissants and mango. He literally will cheer and dance for a croissant. What can I say, the croissants here are very good.

We are also trying to introduce Elias to the wonderful world of formula. Here is a picture of Elias using his sippy cup. . .

. . .and here is a picture of Elias after he is done using his sippy cup.

Elias has always loved bathtime. He allowed Mommy and Grandma to bathe him while Daddy was away, but he prefers his Dad. He routinely and literally gives Matt pats on the back after his nighttime bathing. Grandma and Mommy have never received any pats for bathing Elias. Maybe it is Matt's choice of "bath toys".

We still think he is a wonderfully handsome baby. The girls love those eyelashes!