I got out my blog book that I ordered after Eli turned one last year and read it the other day. I love that book!! I'm so glad I take the time to give little updates (even if it's just for me), because I realize my memory is less that desirable and they're growing and changing so quickly.
Eli Williams is a character and a half. I adore his sweet smile and dimples!
Yesterday, I was asking him about what kind of birthday party he wants. He'll be two next month!! He likes Elmo A LOT and Spiderman A LOT! (Spiderman is also Sawyer's favorite thing right now.) So, I pulled up Elmo plates on the computer to see if he'd tell me which he'd rather have. Eli said, "Hey Mel-mo. Whatcha doing Mel-mo?" about 10 times, because I was laughing so hard at him! That's by far the most words he's ever put together. He can talk, and it just depends on the day what he'll say.
He's full-blown potty trained! Praise the Lord! I can not take credit for too much of it. Eli just wanted to do what Sawyer was doing, so he did it. I'm proud!! I went from two in diapers a year and a half ago to none in diapers...feels good!
Eli L-O-V-E-S cheese! He will eat as many pieces as you'll give him. String cheese, cheese slices, whatever...he likes it! Here he is with his cheese toast.
He was also on a major stubborn streak for a while...VERY independent, but he is getting sweeter by the day! He's really pretty obedient these days! THANK YOU, LORD!
He can sing his ABC's and says the blessing (in his own way). I should get this on video, because he definitely knows what he's saying, but it's in his own language.
He still loves to jump. He jumped off the diving board all summer without anyone being at the end of the board. He'd just wear his little swimmies and jump in. Fearless!
His favorite song was "I'm in the Lord's Army" while he marched. Now it's "Hide it Under a Bushel...No!" It doesn't sound exactly like that, but it's close.
I couldn't love this little boy any more. So glad he's mine!
I'll be back soon with an update on Sawyer Williams! :)
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Back to the Beach
We've been at the beach all week. We took our family trip in August last year, and we really liked it because it wasn't too crowded or crazy hot. September may be an even better time to go-IF you can wait that long! The weather was perfect, and the water was beautiful! Thank you, God!
I just like the whole part about getting away. Plus, I think there's few things better in life than the feeling of the sunshine beating down on me (Vitamin D is good for you, right!?)! Sawyer and Eli loved the pool. I'd classify Sawyer as an "official" swimmer now, so that's fun! They like the sand, but they also like the "hotel" room. So, we'd spend the early morning at the pool. Then, Walker would take them up to the room, and I'd lay out on the beach without them in the afternoon. Pretty nice! Allyson and Caleb came to join me one day. We all enjoyed ourselves, but I hope next year, Sawyer and E will want to play in the ocean a little more. The water was BEAUTIFUL. It was so calm and crystal clear. Plus, Auburn won Thursday night, so that was good too! If anybody is doing something other that football these days, I don't know about it. We're in full-fledged football mode around here. We did sneak away the first quarter of the Auburn game though, because Pete and Repete decided then would be a good time to go back down to the beach. Glad we did, because I'm proud of my sunset shots.
See Sawyer's tongue stuck out? He does that when he's really concentrating. You can definitely bet there is some major construction going on in his mind! 
About the best we can do! Eli will sit still for about 1/2 a second when there's other things to do. I think he really does like me! :) 
Apparently, Eli does the tongue thing too!
This last picture may look like a kid's paradise, but for little kids, it's scary and LOUD when that big bucket fills up with water. Mine got a little braver each day, but it's still a little too much for them. They prefered the "quiet pool" and splash pad! :) Friday, August 20, 2010
Sawyer's going to "School!"
Last year at this time, I chickened out sending Sawyer-man to school. He was registered to start, and I bailed out the night before. He didn't want to go, and I wanted one more full year at home with my little guy with no obligations. I know these years are passing so quickly, and it won't be long until I HAVE to send him to school. I am VERY thankful that I kept him out last year. I have LOVED having him at home with me!
This year, I'm really excited that he actually IS going to go! He's starting "Little Blessings" (Mother's Day Out) at our church next Tuesday. (I realize it's not kindergarten or anything, but it's still big to us!) We went and met his sweet teacher, Mrs. Clare, last night. He knows most of the kids in his class, is very familiar with the building, and loves to color and cut, so it looks like he's going to have a great time! I'm looking forward to spending alone time with Eli. I'm just hoping Eli is going to enjoy playing with just his mama-not sure I compare to Sawyer! :)
Sawyer with Mrs. Clare
It's a little out of control how much I adore this sweet boy!! PRAYING for a wonderful year for him!! Love you, Boo!
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Happy Birthday!!
This post is late, but my sweet husband had a birthday last Friday. He's now 33!! I think he's the cutest, sweetest, best thing around!!! I love you A WHOLE LOT, Walker Williams!!
Here he is with our boys on his birthday....
These 3 characters mean the world to me!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Girls' Weekend & The Lake
We also got to witness Uncle Scott teaching Grace & Shelby to ski. They did unbelievable! I wish I had lots of pictures to share, but my camera battery died after Walker snapped a couple of Sawyer and me on the tube. Grace was singing...."I love to ski, ski, ski, ski down in my heart" as she went! CUTE! :) Thanks, Braddocks and Bourland, for a great time!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Williams Family Beach Trip
Every year for the past 15 years or more Walker's grandmother has taken her children and grandchildren to the beach. Now, she has 2 children, 5 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren and 1 more on the way. It's always a fun trip that we look forward to taking every year! I hope Walker & I are able to take our kids and grandkids one day! :)
We all met in PCB Thursday night, which was also Aunt D's birthday. We all ate pizza and birthday cake to celebrate!
Gracie & Eli
We spent the day at the beach/pool Friday and Mrs. Becky treated us to the rides at Pier Park Friday night. Sawyer is currently infatuated with Spiderman, so the Spiderman crawl was right up his alley! :)
Sissy & Caleb joined us a little while both days! :)
Saturday night we went to Bayou Bill's, which has become a tradition. We tried to get a family shot before we left, but Sawyer was apparently not in the mood for a photo session.
We took this picture inside our room. We stayed at the Palazzo in PCB. We were in room 307. I'd highly recommend it! It was BEAUTIFUL! Our room was on the end and had windows everywhere! SOOOOO NICE!a few more...
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Ka-Larious!!
That is Sawyer's word for "hilarious" and these kiddos are CRACKING ME UP on these two potties!!! It's gross, very funny, and I get a sense of pride all at the same time! :) Sawyer makes faces to show Eli how to poop. They'll sit on their potties and sing and play and laugh...Does anybody else sing the Wonder Pets song ALL the time?
If y'all could hear me, I'd sing..."It's Ka-Larious!" (like "this is Serious") Anybody with me??
