Eli's first birthday

I think he loved the cake.  It was such a joy to get to celebrate this special moment with him, something we don't often get with these sweet boys that live so far away.  We love you Eli and wish you a very special year of being 1!

Eli's birthday

Eli, my adorable, sweet 1 year old nephew




Simon just finished jumping, and Em is up in the air. 




Eli was excited to watch the kids dancing around!



My nephew, Eli, turned 1 just before visiting us for Christmas.  We got to celebrate with him by dressing as our favorite animal and doing some fun animal games.  Eli's other 2 cousins joined us and had a fun evening.  So happy to get to squeeze those adorable little cheeks......isn't he just the cutest?

Testing

Christmas fun at Union Station

 Why yes, they are all smiling at the same time!  It is "Joy"ful!

This has to be the best pic we got of the 6 of them with Nana.  Showing off their reindeer ears.

 It was sweet, while we were trying to get them all arranged, Zac & Josiah kept hugging each other, pretty cute.

 3 sweet faces happy to be all together.

 A picture from outside Union Station.  It is a pretty impressive place.

 The main reason we went, to see the trains.  This was the first look at the trains, and all 5 ran as fast as they could at the first display.

 I thought this photo turned out pretty nice.  I can't capture Simon standing still, but the train helped keep him still long enough to capture a reflection--I'll take it :)

 Showing off the massive space inside Union Station.  Our 3 3 year olds were pretty impressed

And sweet Eli just hung out most of the day.  I love it when he sucks on his lip.  Can't get enough of this sweet little guy.