Fall Fun

Yesterday we had beautiful fall weather (almost 70 degrees), so Hilary and I decided to take the kids to Eagle Point Park for some pictures. The kids had a great time playing in the leaves, and we even got a few pictures of the two of them both looking at the camera!

Elias and Addie

Always something in his mouth...

"Look what I have Mom!"

Latest Picture...

We haven't been taking too many pictures lately, but we did get this one....

That is right....Mathew Baby #2 is on it's way! Elias will be a big brother the beginning of March (boy is he excited!)

Baby is 22 weeks along and is doing well. "It" was sure moving alot during the ultrasound which was good to see. (We chose not to find out if Elias will have a brother or sister). We are praising God for this gift from Him!

Afternoon with Addie

A few weeks ago, Wayne and Hilary had some appointments in the afternoon, so Addie got to come and play with Elias and I. She and Elias are really starting to play well together (before Elias used to scream everytime she came near!)

Gearing up for the ride...

Having lots of fun.

Make sure we don't run into anything (Addie is a pretty good driver!!)

Two cuties (even when they aren't smiling)

Labor Day

For Labor Day weekend we headed up to Manitoba, where Ben was speaking at a Young Adult Conference at Faith Bible Camp, north of Winnipeg. Elias and I went along and had a fun time.

Looking out over the lake.

The cutest little feet ever.

Great Granparents

Just before school started back for the year, Elias got to see his Great Grandparents from Arizona again. We went to a family picnic near Decorah and then headed over to get ice cream at the famous Decorah "Whippy Dip". We spent a little time at the park visiting before coming back to Dubuque. Great Uncle Jibber and his grandson Tristan were also there.

Tristan playing with Elias.

Elias sitting with Great Grandma Barth.

Is He Smart or What?!

Today while putting some clothes away, Elias was playing on the floor. He loves to crawl now, and a favorite room to crawl into is the bathroom. Off he went to the bathroom with me following behind, just to make sure he didn't get hurt. Anyways...he pulled himself up to stand by the toilet and then banged on the lid for a while (he likes to make anything a drum). Before I know it, he has scooted around the toilet towards the handle and reaches up to flush it!!! Our son knows how to flush the toilet and he is only 9 months old! I am just amazed at his brilliance! If only he knew how to use it...

Here Goes....

I have been getting some 'encouragement' to start my own blog, letting you know what Elias (and Ben and I) have been up to. Since Addie, Hilary and Wayne are moving back to Dallas soon, and Addie and Elias won't be together as much (so Hilary will not be posting pictures of Elias), I figure it is time to start my own "Elias" page.

I don't really know what I am doing, so it might take me a while to get going...