Fall Update

IMG_9682One of the greatest things about life right now are all the sweet smiles and coos we’re getting from Elliot. He gets very excited when he makes eye contact and just smiles and smiles away. It’s extremely cute and sweet and impossible for me to capture on camera. I try to slyly have the camera or video camera nearby while I smile and coo at him, but he isn’t fooled. He just stares at the camera and refuses to smile. Exhibit A: Camera Face (pictured at right).

I’ve managed to capture a few semi-smiling photos, but none do justice to the open-mouth excited grins that are his specialty.

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We had a great visit from Seth’s parents last week. It was a really special time for Allie and Elliot to soak up the quality time with her grandparents from Washington State. We loved having them here!

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After some unseasonably cold, rainy, dreary days, we are soaking up the unseasonably warm sunshine this week and enjoying the outdoors while we still can. Is this a cute little girl or what?

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Comments

  1. tiffanieOctober 7, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    i think it's going to be pretty easy to tell your kids are related - i LOVE it! and i love those pigtails!

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  2. ChrissieOctober 8, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Love the pigtails!! She is getting so grown up!

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  3. StephanieOctober 24, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Oh, what a happy, smiley boy! Love those cheeks! And the picture of Allie holding the flower is stunning.

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