first signs of spring

Eli is delighted with all of the tiny changes - buds, geese flying overhead, a caterpillar.  The geese honking crack him up.  He laughs so loudly when he hears them &/or he tries to imitate them.

He has been awaiting things like green leaves on the trees, butterflies, flowers, blueberries, fireflies,  grilling, the kiddie pool...

When we've read books and he has asked about things like fireflies or grilling, we've been saying things like, "later, when it's warmer, after the snow is gone, in the summer..."  Well little man doesn't seem to forget much and keeps on asking about when he'll see these things...

So so excited that we spotted a caterpillar this week and some snowdrops in the back yard.  He's now hunting for buds and sprouts with a passion.

Seasons are changing.  Good things are coming.  He sure has loved the snow, but I think we're all ready for spring.  :)

geese were here

snowdrops

teeny tiny daffodils starting...

fun with friends...

Bounce house, dance floor fun, dress up, making music, legos - he loves to play and is really enjoying time with friends lately.  Woo hoo!!!  :) 

since I know how to add videos now...

Here's a fun bounce house type slide video from last week. 

Do you see how fearless he is?! I must say I've gotten *much* better about this. I don't hold my breath nearly as often now...  ;)

3 and 1/2 year old air guitar fun... :)

3.5 yrs old today! - What a journey...

2 years 1 month old - in Taiwan
(this photo was in the first batch of photos we got of sweet Eli - October 2011)

2 and 1/2 years old - in Taiwan - Feb 2012 - lantern festival

Our first time to meet Eli - summer 2012 - when he was nearly 3 yrs old.

Playing in Taiwan - summer 2012

About to say goodbye until fall time - summer 2012 in Taiwan.

Eli was nearly 3 years old.

October 2012 in Taiwan - we are a family!

Art Park across the street from our hotel. 

Enjoying the Taipei zoo... Oct 2012

Eli is 3 years 1 month old

My two guys - both year of the Ox - enjoying Children's Park in Taipei

Oct 2012

We've come a long way.... and what a journey this has been.   Looking forward to all the adventures that are ahead of us.  :) :) 

visiting Daddy's office/work/school

February 15th we drove out to have lunch w J at work.  Eli loved getting to see Daddy's office and school.  He especially enjoyed the white board, gymnasium, cafeteria, and small car on J's desk.

cutie pie loves "crazy hair"

                                                ... and he loves bath time too!  ;)