Eli has had a great first Christmas so far, with a full day ahead of us tomorrow!!! We thought we'd share some pics of our day.

I have to leave for 4 days next week and I hope I can keep my sanity. Being away from home has never been an issue until Eli. I feel closer to Amber than ever before and hate to leave her and my son. I know I will survive, but this will be one of the toughest weeks ever. Eli is so alert and active now, I don't want to miss a thing.

Amber and I were taking pictures of Eli the other night, and I was amazed at how old he looks!!!!! What a heart breaker!

Eli did have a great Thanksgiving!!!

Turkey day is upon us and we get to take Eli out for some family time. I can't wait to eat my fill and spend some time relaxing with our fam. Of course, Eli is the focus of the whole thing now, but I think that's quite alright.

Man, I've got to get better at writing on this thing:)

We had our first Halloween experience tonight and it was a blast!!! Eli looked awesome and cuter than ever. Of course I ate his candy, but that is the kind of sacrifice I'm willing to make as his father.

Yesterday I spent the day with Eli. Amber went to that testament to future Goodwill finds, the "Covered Bridge Festival." Our day began with the usual feeding, diaper changing, and various conversations concerning the nature of moisture created inside the closed environment of a diaper. Then we went to the Public Library for a little showing off how cute we looked together, and to rent a movie I needed for an InterVarsity project. I must say I was quite pleased that I had no problems during my first solo attempt with the young lad. I hope there will be many more to come.

My kid is the coolest!!