Happy Birthday Eli!!

So... I started writing this post shortly afterEli's Birthday, which was December 14th! But we were in Logan busy preparing for the holidays and having to use my parents dial up for internet... which is sooooo slow... and then the holiday rush hit and it has just been one thing after the other and I have not posted or written or checked my favorite people's blogs!! I haven't even uploaded my photos other than these few brithday moments... but hopefully it won't take to long and I can back track a little and let you know what we've been up to! anyway- more to come shortly (I hope!)

It's so hard to believe that Eli is SIX years old already! He had a marathon Birthday where we celebrated for several days!! His birthday was Friday the 14th- the day that we were traveling to Logan for a wedding and then for Christmas- So... we celebrated on all of the surrounding days!! For months Eli has been talking about Chuck E. Cheese! Every time he sees a commercial for the place- he quickly tries to get everyone's attention and then explains "that's the place I wanna go for my Birthday!" So on Thursday we headed to the much anticipated Chuck E. Cheese!! For any of you who have not experienced Chuck E. Cheese; to a kid it's a pretty great place for pizza, soda, salad bar, balloons, giant singing puppets, arcade games, tokens, tickets, prizes, not to mention Chuck himself who walks around posing for pictures and giving high fives!! For an adult (excluding Glen...) It's not only comparable to the county fair but is also a breeding ground for millions of germs that I don't even want to think about!! Oh well, all that really mattered is that Eli felt like he was pretty special to be The Birthday Boy at Chuck E. Cheese!!

Friday morning Eli woke up to lots of decorations around the house and his favorote jelly filled powdered donuts and chocolate milk for breakfast!! Glen came home for lunch and surprised the Bithday Boy with a Mcdonalds happy meal! At school, Eli's cute teacher made sure all the kids knew it was his Birthday! Glen went into the classroom and read Eli's favorite book to the class and took a treat to celebrate!! He then checked the boys out a little early from school for the day and we headed to Logan for the holidays... Here are just a few of the reasons that

we love Elijah...

E is for Energy... Eli is a little ball of energy! He loves to climb and jump and try new things. Heis brave and doesn't give up! He loves to run and hike and skateboard and is just a total boy always looking for an adventure!

L is for love... Eli loves everyone! Especially kids who are younger than him! He likes to help them and make them smile! He has always been our cuddley kid- he loves to give hugs and takes a minute everyday to sit on my lap for a squeeze. He is sweet and just a little bundle of love!

I is for Incredible... Eli is one incredible kid... He does so well in school he is at the top of his class. He has an incredilbe imagintion! an incredible sense of humor! And he has this incredible way of knowing how to get out of trouble!

J is for joy...Eli is such a happy little boy he is full of joy and he brings so much joy to our family! He loves to make people laugh by talking with silly voices, telling jokes, and doing crazy acrobats!

A is for Angelic... you might think that's a a stretch for a six year old little boy but it's really true...especially when he's sleeping!!!! but seriously, Eli is still in the innocent phase of life where he is trying so hard to be a big boy but is still little and...my angel baby! He has an angelic little face and his heart is giant!

H is for Helpful... Eli is my big helper! With Evan at school all day Eli is the little man of the house. He is my shopping buddy, He is the best babysitter and playmate to Gabriel! He is always willings to do little errands and favors throughout the day for me! Eli likes to help others too. He often does little nice things for Evan without being asked... like hanging up his backpack for him after school, helping him finish his chores, and getting his shoes as he is grabbing his own! He is thoughtful!

p.s. a few other things... Eli has thee most amazing eyelashes...like a giraffe...If you've ever looked closely at a giraffe, you know the kind I'm talking about- they make a shadow on his face they are soooo long, dark and curl on the ends...accompanied by his beautiful green eyes... he is a handsome boy!! and Eli LOVES candy and treats-seriously ANY kind!! He asks for them constantly and comes running at the sound of a wrapper opening or the smell of anything sweet! Evan saves candy when he gets it and slowly eats it, he'll even turn it down sometimes...not Eli -he eats packages in minutes and even finds old pieces between the cushions on the couch and doesn't care if it's been sucked on before- now THATS a serious sugar freak!! gotta love him... and we sure do!!

Happy Birthday

Elijah Paul!!