Wow, look who's sitting up on his own!

We know it's been a while, but we wanted Eli to be able to perfect sitting up on his own before we posted any new pictures or video. And what a job he's done!

He's had a busy couple of weeks. He went to his first political event, an Obama organizational event. He spent some quality time with his Granpa and Great Grandma Crain arguing about President Bush (Eli maintains he has hurt our country; his great grandma believes differently). He's been busy mowing the lawn at the Lakewood house on the weekends. He's been trying new foods... avocado most recently, next on the list, peaches (but only if they are from Georgia per dad). He likes to gnaw on apples and celery an awful lot. He's been hanging out with Holden and learning new things. He's been swimming at Epping with Amanda. He got to sit in a high chair out for breakfast for the first time. He's been working on two top teeth (yes, believe it or not, they look like they're close to coming in!) He and granma got to read a book together. He's starting to clap! And he's got a new routine. We still haven't figured out what it's supposed to be.... an imitation of a motorcycle or Eli just showing off his pipes (i.e. biceps). And, most importantly, sitting up on his own (with a pillow behind in case he gets tired and falls back).