27 Months

This is Elliott's last month as an only child so Mark and I are trying to make sure we can soak up our time with him! He truly is growing into a little man and I can't believe how much he has grown the last couple of months. He is very expressive and I love listening to him talk. My favorite is the way he says "Oh yeah" with a little high shriek when you ask him to do something. It's adorable! Below are some of our favorite conversations.

In the car on our way to school:
Elliott: Mommy, why we have to go to school?
Mom: Because mommy and daddy have to go to work.
Elliott: Why?
Mom: So we can make money.
Elliott: Why?
Mom: So we can eat, buy clothes, and get you toys.
Elliott: Why?
Mom: So we aren't hungry, naked, or bored.
Elliott: Oh yeah.
10 seconds later...
Elliott: Mommy, why you have to make money?

Dad: Lets read books and then go brush our teeth.
Elliott: No, Daddy. I already did.
Dad: You already did what?
Elliott: I already brushed my teeth.
Both Elliott and Dad look at Mom
Mom: No, you didn't. Don't lie.
Elliott: Oh yeah (laughing)

Dad: When you wake up in the morning we are going to go to the parade.
Elliott: First thing the next morning... "We go to parade now."

Elliott: Mommy, it's dripping.
Mom: What's dripping?
Elliott: It's dripping from the sky.
Mom: You are right, it's raining.

Building towers with Uncle Danny...yes, that's how he smiles now

Fishing with Dad

He's become quite the pool nut! 

Reading books while Mom finishes getting ready in the morning 

4th of July

4th of July 

Pops and Mimi host everyone at the lake over the 4th of July every year. With 4 kids and their spouses, 3 grandkids, and the Wallers it was a full house! We had so much fun and Elliott had his best friend Addison to keep him entertained during the day.