Mother and Son

Here's Elijah and Mom in a classic pose:

Falling asleep in the rocking chair!

Some Serious Bed-Hair...!

We really do need to be thinking about getting him a baby comb or brush...! Sorry Elijah, When You get older You'll be mad at me for this photo, but I couldn't resist...!

Baby in the Bed...!

I'm starting a new series of photos I'll call 'Baby in the Bed'. This is the much anticipated sequel to the 'Baby and the Boppy' photo series. In this photo it looks like Elijah is practicing to be an air traffic director. You know those guys on the flight deck with the hand held marker lights who tell the big airplanes where to park...? I know, I have a very vivid imagination...

Cute Little Baby Smile

Here's a photo of the happy baby...! He's been enjoying watching his first US Open on Channel 11 all day today. He especially enjoyed watching Maria Sharapova earlier this afternoon!

Taking A Nap With Baby Elijah

Here's a neat picture of Elijah taking a nap on my chest as I'm also napping and sitting in the Rocking Chair. I think I published a photo similar to this one recently but since this is one of my favorites I thought it would be ok to publish another one. My chest probably isn't as comfortable as the boppy pillow but he seems to be sleeping pretty soundly here none the less...!

Connor and Elijah

Elijah is enjoying some quality time with his big brother in this photo... It looks like the feeling is mutual...!

Tucked into the Boppy

Here's another Boppy Photo. He definitely likes the Boppy, but He's starting to enjoy sleeping in the baby swing, too. I'll post more swing photos again, soon...!

Gained Over Two Pounds

Momma's milk must be good because Elijah has gained two pounds and one ounce since we took him home from the hospital...! That doesn't seem like a lot to me but the Doctor was very happy about it. That's why I'm a tennis pro and he's a Doctor (I guess).

Elijah weighed in at 9 lbs 5 ounces yesterday at the Doctor's office. He also got a clean bill of health for his stomach. Dr Kaven reported that we have a very happy, healthy baby...! But... He still didn't sleep well last night, so neither did we...! This photo doesn't show Elijah's hair very much but that's coming in very well, too!

Here's another photo of Monica's baby sling.

It's very comfortable for both Mom and Baby...!

Baby Einstein...! And Number 17...!

This Baby Einstein play set was a gift from Joe and Dolfina Nagle of West Columbia. Elijah Loves his Play Set...!

And in other news... I changed diaper number 17 today...! I have had a break from diaper changing because my sister Becky wanted to change all the diapers. Imagine that... Oh well. I didn't argue with her.

Elijah is two days shy of being one month old...! He's going to the doctor today because he's been having a little bit of an upset stomach. Previously we've given him a combination of breast milk and formula but we've taken him completely off the formula now. We'll see what Dr Kaven says...!

Hmmm.... There seems to be a problem with the blogger software. On my tool pad it shows another paragraph above this one but when it's published the paragraph is hidden. Oh well... That's happened a couple of times before in other posts.

The other hidden paragraph described the diaper number 17 statistic. Since my sis has been visiting I haven't had to change any diapers in about a week...! Hey, I'm not arguing...!

Close Up Photo

Monica took this photo while Eijah was laying in her lap.

He's starting to stay awake more now...!

Starting to Smile

Here's a photo of Baby Elijah in his car seat. He is 22 days old in this photo.

First trip to The Thai Restaurant...!

This is Elijah's first trip to Kanomwan, my favorite Thai restaurant. He behaved himself fairly well. In this photo Monica and Becky are checking on him after he had just awakened. I've been going to this restaurant since 1989 and have become good friends with the owner. Before we left the restaurant that afternoon the owner congratulated us and thanked Monica and I for bringing in his newest and youngest customer. This photo was taken when Elijah was just one day shy of three weeks old.

Mommas' Boy

I posted a photo similar to this one where Monica was kissing the baby, but here she's just giving him some good motherly advice!

Four Photo Day

I missed posting any photos yesterday. So here's a double dose of Baby Elijah's Life today...!

Below: Another baby boppy photo...!


I thought I'd put in a photo of Peepers because she really loves baby Elijah...! In this photo Monica and the baby are sleeping on the couch and Peeps is sleeping at Monica's feet!

No Baby Photo Blog would be complete without baby furniture photos. Here a photo of Elijah's diaper changing station. Siting on top of it is the Moses Crib. (I'm not sure if it floats or not...)

This rocking chair comes in very handy...! It was a present from Grandpa Arno and Grandma Judy...!

More Boppy Photos

He really Likes that Boppy...! I wish I had a Boppy...!

Wow...! A four Diaper Night...!

The Diaper Count is up to 16....! I had baby duty last night so Monica could sleep. It was a successful night....! Elijah got up several times and I fed him from a bottle. He did Good...! It's kinda cute how he crosses his leg and rests his head on his hand,

Three Neat photos

Here is a nice family photo of Connor reading to Elijah.

Here's Mom, Baby, and Peepers.

And last but not least, another exciting action packed baby on the boppy photo.

Here Elijah is nesteled and tucked into his hand made quilt.

Diapers 6 and 7 Successfully Installed..!

Commentary:
I changed two more diapers by myself yesterday! That brings my cummlative year to date total up to 7. That's also my life-time diaper change total, too...!

Monica had Elijah Duty last night. I slept from 9:30 PM pretty much until 6 AM... Boy, was I tired. Tonight I'll get up with Elijah throughout the night and Monica can rest. I don't see how a single parent would be able to keep up with all this. I feel greatly blessed that Monica and I are such a good team...!

Cute Little Baby Nose

Here's another angle from the now famous 'Baby on the Boppy' Photo Series.

Elijah's Bedspread

Monica and Her Father are inspecting Elijah's Bedspread.

He hasen't used the bed much so far but will start soon.