Sedona

Over Labor Day (yes, I am that far behind!), we went to Sedona, AZ with our friends, the Andrews. This picturesque redrock hippy town was a fun place to visit!

Improvising an obbligato

Stewart Babies

For a project Erin is doing, she asked for baby pictures of our whole family. I just can't resist sharing them with you!

Of course, you know Oliver:
Here is Ivy
Baby Eli at 6 weeks - smiling his first smile. I love this picture!
Little baby Lizzie
Okay, now we're going back in time! This baby is me! :)
And here is Baby Adam.

Bathtime!

Wet, clean, and happy - at bathtime, we get all three at once!

Ivy's Fivey!

Hooray! Today's the Day that Ivy's Fivey!

Erin's in town to celebrate!

Thank you Grandma Vickie and Grandpa Alan!

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa Palmer!

Design-your-own Pet Shop from Erin:

We went to the Scottsdale Sugar Bowl with her friend Anabelle.

And ended the day with a new story.

Hey! How about a party favor for you for coming to Ivy's Fivey Blog Party? For your reading pleasure, a slew of new "Ivy's Wordies":

"I just memorized something!" (instead of "realized")

"I haven't dropped one sip of my water!" (meaning: "I haven't SIPPED one DROP!")

"Be-since it's my birthday, I get to go first!"

And the conversation Ivy had with Erin:

Erin: Ivy, what do you want for your birthday?

Ivy: ummm...

Erin: The love of a family?

Ivy: What IS that?

Ivy, we DO love you! Tons and tons. It was a wonderful day the day that you were born!

Mr. Bobcat

As an 8-year old, Eli has started the Scouting program. Last week was his very first pack meeting. He was so ready!

His den was in charge of the flags for this meeting. Eli did very well!

He and his friend were both introduced as new members of the pack. Adam leaned over and asked me, "Is Andrew much older than Eli?" and I had to tell him, no, Andrew is a month and a half YOUNGER than Eli.

The big moment! Eli received his Bobcat award. I am new to Scouting, so I didn't realize this also means that the Mom receives a pin as well that the boy puts on her shirt. How cute!

We're so proud of you, Eli!

Message from Oliver

I don't know if my mom has mentioned it yet,

but I started crawling recently (like, on August 11th).
I just thought you would want to know.