His old self again

Eli went to the doctor yesterday for his 8 week shots. I thought the doctor said something along the lines of "they really don't get reactions to the shots anymore." In retrospect, I think she really said something like they don't get the fevers as much anymore (although he did get a fever). Either way, around 8:00 last night he suddenly woke up and started this inconsolable crying that we have never seen from him before. The vaccine fact sheet listed fussiness as a side effect. This was red-faced, body-clenched, breathless screaming for about 2 hours. We gave him some Motrin and I finally put him in the sling and he passed out from exhaustion. We didn't know what to expect from him this morning but he woke up back to his easy-going, happy little self.

My new favorite model

My wonderful little niece Kat. She is truly the happiest, sweetest little baby. Eli and I got to spend most of this week visiting with Heidi, Dan and Kat. We had a great time. I have lots of pictures to look through and little time to edit them. I couldn't resist picking a few from here and there to post, though.










We had these little red outfits for Eli and Kat. I love hoods on babies for pictures. Isn't she adorable?


Eli wasn't so thrilled about the whole situation.

Swimming

Derek has been taking the girls swimming more and more this summer. They realy like it. They also like playing in the sand on the beach. These are from Darien Lake State Park this past weekend.

More Goofy Picture Outfits

This one sort of says to me "OK, they put me down on this pillow. Boy, I hope somebody comes back to get me before too long."





These are in his room. I wanted to take some there before we move. I am working on some which show more of the nursery. I need a fisheye lens (it's a pretty tiny room).

How he looks

I was complaining to my sister earlier in the week that I struggle to get a good image of Eli that looks just like him to me. Something about newborn expression and how I am having trouble capturing it.

These that we took today look very much like him, so I am really happy.

He's still a good sleeper for pictures, too. :)