Johnny On The Spot

By far, Eli's most favorite activity is helping Daddy. It really doesn't matter if it's taking out the trash or fixing a squeaky door or changing a light bulb. If the task involves tools....well there are no words to describe Eli's excitement. After breakfast this morning the three of us ventured upstairs to try and work on a few 'small' repairs needed in the baby's room and in Eli's bathroom. (Note: in this house there are no small repairs; even the easiest task proves to be more time-consuming and/or difficult than it should be.) When it came time to 'pix' the light bulb above Eli's bathtub, Eli was more than happy to stand just outside the tub and hold Daddy's tools for him. Then when Lehr called out "screwdriver" or "pliers", Eli was quick to hand the corresponding tool to him. He was so captivated by this task; it's amazing how much he loves just being in Lehr's presence.

After Eli's nap, Cooper and his parents came over for an outdoor dinner. The boys painted the deck with water while the burgers cooked and then had a blast running around the deck after the meal. They chased each other, but when they happened to catch up with one another, they weren't quite sure what to do - it was quite amusing to watch. After baths, both boys got dressed for bed and posed for a few pictures. Check out the cheese-factor on Eli's face!