Eli's first Lollipop

Eli had his first lollipop today! It was a red dum dum he got in a goody bag at his friend's birthday party. Of course he loved it! He was walking around saying "lollipop" and making yummy noises. Once I got tired of chasing after him to keep the sticky under control, we said bye bye to the lollipop and headed to the park.

Happy Friday!

Here are a few fun pics of Eli playing outside.

Crochet for Chloe

My really good friend Liz had a baby earlier this year, but I missed her birth and they moved while I was still away, so when I was in Seattle a few weeks ago I went to visit them and meet Chloe for the first time. I wanted to make Chloe a crochet blanket with my new found love of crocheting, so here are some pics of how it turned out! Not bad for the first crochet project I've given away...

Alaska Cruise!

Robert and I were blessed to be able to go on an Alaska Cruise this past week as an early 5 year Anniversary trip. We left Vancouver, Canada for a 7 day cruise on Princess Cruises. We stopped in Ketchikan first where we had rare sun and got to kayak the Eagle Islands. Juneau was next where we saw the Capital, Mendenhall Glacier, a salmon hatchery and toured the Alaskan Brewing Co. where we did some beer tasting. Next was Skagway, the gateway to the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 and we did a hike and walked around the old western town. The next day we cruised through Glacier Bay where we got to see a glacier calve and the following day College Fjord with glacier after glacier in this little arm of water. We landed in Whittier where my Dad and Stepmom came to pick us up with Eli who ran to us with big hugs and kisses. Thankfully Robert's parents watched Eli for a few days and then switched with my Dad and Stepmom who all took excellent care of him and taught him new things. We are so glad that Eli had a chance to build more of a bond with his grandparents! Enjoy the slideshow from our trip!

Mom!

Mom!
Originally uploaded by heytower

Eli has been saying Mom for awhile but he has just started yelling Mom! and calling out for me. It's pretty cute and demonstrated here!

Crocheting fool!

Recently, I have really gotten into crocheting. I took a class last fall, but never really did much besides a scarf. I was inspired last time I spoke to Robert's Aunt Sybil who is the crocheter of the family. I think all her kids, nieces and nephews have an afghan that she made. I decided to give it another go when i got home and have made some fun things! After much research, helpful blogs and youtube videos to help me of course;). I'll post some more pictures soon because some of the things are surprise gifts, but here is something I whipped up pretty quick, and functional too, plus only cost about $1.40!

This is a dish cloth made of some sugar n' cream cotton. It was fast and easy and more practice for me to crochet in the round. I have found that it is very relaxing and addicting to crochet. I like to do it while I sit next to Robert on the couch and we watch tv. If Eli is playing well by himself I can watch him while I do it as well. Hope you all are having a great Sunday!

Why Hello Mr. Black Bear

Living in Alaska, wildlife is something you have to remember and watch out for on a regular basis. We have seen moose, fox and now black bear just in our front yard! In the top picture, the bear is on the grassy area that Eli plays on. So after yesterday we need to be extra careful, although the authorities here on Fort Richardson seemed to be keeping an eye on this guy, thank goodness!