At The Houston Zoo Gift Shop...

Boy was this a great day for Elijah... And the rest of the family had a pretty good time, too.... We enjoy visiting the zoo so much that we bought a family membership to the zoo. Now we can go any time we want to...!

Playing the Drums

In this photo Connor is helping Elijah learn how to play the drums. I love how both our boys have an interest in music. And I love how well they play together. -Connor is a very good big brother and Elijah simply adores him...!

Maybe one day we'll form a family band... -And mom could be the lead singer...! :)

Aqua Man

Here's a fun backyard pool photo. I cropped myself out of the photo because daddy without his shirt on is not a pretty sight these days...!

Elijah is wearing his momma's work goggles. They were not water proof, but Elijah didn't care....

We bought this little pool at Wal Mart towards the end of the summer and Elijah has had a lot of fun with it...!

Today Elijah is staying at home with daddy because Mommy had to take Connor into Houston early this morning for a dentist appointment. We were out of milk for cereal but Daddy saved the day by melting a little vanilla ice cream to pour on the cheerios.

There were no complaints from Elijah....!

Elijah's Trip To The Zoo

Wow...! Daddy ad Elijah were very impressed with the Giraffes at the Houston Zoo earlier this summer...!


What an amazing creature...! God is an incredible, Master-Designer...!

Dear Elijah,

I remember our first trip to the zoo. You were in awe of the animals. -Especially the Giraffes... Daddy and Mommy thought they were pretty neat, too. But Elijah, I am most in awe of You.

YOU are a most amazing creature. You are a blessing from God. Mommy and daddy love You very, very much...!

I can't wait for our next fun and exciting experience together. Of course, every moment with you is precious, but fun things like seeing a Giraffe for the first time is something extra special that will be one of my favorite memories for life...!

I love You, Boo Boo...!

Your Daddy

Elijah, Bear, and Giraffe

Heading To Work With Daddy...

Elijah and Daddy wave bye bye to mommy as they prepare to leave for the tennis center.

It's about a half a mile walk to the tennis center from our house and Elijah and I walk it alot. Today Elijah wanted to drive his Big Red Car... We had a very fun day today...! Elijah helped me string a couple of racquets. He quality tested the chocolate bars in the tennis shop this afternoon. We walked along the lagoons around the tennis center looking for a 'big fish'. We played on the playground. And we looked for stray golf balls along the diving range. All in all it was some good daddy-boo boo time!

200th Post Today...!

This photo was taken of Elijah back on January 28th, 2007 and has been the wall paper on my computer screen ever since...!

Dear Elijah,

Today is a milestone for your journal. It's the 200th post I've made since you came into this world...! I did go through a few months where my life was just very crazy and I didn't take time to journal for you, but we haven't missed anything 'major' I assure you.

As far as what is really notable so far regarding your second year of life, I'd have to say that your vocabulary astounds me. I love talking to you. I love the sound of your sweet little voice. And you are still the sweetest, nicest, loving, and kind little baby I know. You definitely take after your mom in that regard.

You are always telling us that You love us. You are always wanting to share things... (Well, most of the time, any way...!)

These past few days, weeks, and months your mommy and I have really been facing some difficulties in life but You brighten our every day. We consider You a most precious blessing from God.

Thank You for being such a sweet little boy. Mommy and Daddy love you very much, Elijah...!

Bye for now my sweet little boo boo...

Love always,

Daddy

One of Elijah's Favorite Things To Do...

Elijah Loves Books. We try to read to him every day, sometimes multiple times throughout the day. He recently received a bunch of new books for his birthday from his Aunt Becky...!

I'm glad Elijah likes books. He also loves sports, music, and eating... He's a pretty well rounded little boy.

Oops....

Somehow, defying the laws of physics, Elijah had managed to get completely inside this basket and then as I was about to take his photo he fell down... Oh well.... He was too big for that basket, anyway! -Daddy

End of the Summer

I just found out that Labor Day is the symbolic end of the Summer Season... That doesn't really fit down here in Texas because the kids have already been back in school for a couple of weeks.

Here is a good photo symbolic of Elijah's summer. He had a blast going to the Columbia Lakes swimming pool to beat the heat. Connor enjoyed it, too...!

We probaly won't go to the pool today because there's a 70 percent chance of rain today. But I'm sure Elijah and Conor will find something fun to do inside the house....

Pretty Good Form for a Two Year Old...!

Here's another tennis photo of Elijah in honor of the US Open. He's wearing sandles to play. That's his mom's influence. She's from California, you know...

Not that there's anything wrong with being from California, these are just Elijah's favorite shoes...! Elijah looks like he's about to start a rally in this picture.

Loves His Tennis and Bar B Que...!

Elijah and I were watching the US Open on television last night. Several times during the evening he asked if we could go to the tennis center and play.

This weekend is traditionally a big tennis weekend. I have hosted a tennis social at my club for the past three years. It's also a tradition for me to cook something on the Bar B Que pit this weekend. Yesterday afternoon I started a brisket on the smoker and Elijah helped me with that, too.

I'm looking forward to getting Elijah on the court today and enjoying a delicious brisket sandwich for lunch!