Eli's Swimming!

He insisted on a swimming cap, since the girl that has classes ahead of him has one (and very long hair) and she's able to swim with her face in the water.

Here's an earlier video of him 'bopping' Miss Melissa (his swim teacher) in an attempt to learn motor control.

Eli Celebrates Mom's Birthday Extravaganza Weekend

Yes, you read correctly. Mom's Birthday. Extravaganza. Weekend.

We stayed the weekend at The Hammock House on the banks of the Wekiva River in Sorrento, Florida. There was plenty of wildlife, horses, tractors, chocolate cake (thanks Gayle!) and canoeing to aid in the celebration.

Here are a few pictures of Eli getting into the party mood... note the John Deere theme: