Our little monkey...walking and climb

It has been a very busy few months!  Since Elli turned 1 her mobility has sky rocketed!  She started walking on June 9th, the day before she turned 13 months.  Mom and Elli were hanging out in her nursery when she suddenly let go of the crib and walked to mom.  There may have been some tears involved from mom.  Dad was able to promptly get home a few hours later and see it for himself.  With in 48 hours she was cruising all around the house!  The next thing we knew she was flying up the stairs, going up slides, going down the stairs on her butt, ladies and gentleman...she is officially a toddler.  

Elli found her voice around the end of May.  It was a surprise she saved for mom and dad until we were at a restaurant out to dinner.  At that point she decided to start screaming, not crying just learning to scream.  A couple actually asked to be re-seated away from us...yup that happened.  We promptly got out check and headed out.  

Elli's current favorite past times are carrying around her xylophone, and climbing in her "Elli" chair.  

We were able to find some time for some fun outings as well, grandparent visits, berry picking.  Mac has been on a horrendous rotations at work working ALOT.  YAY end of residency!!!  Finally!

Parker the penguin!

Swinging at the park with grandma Weis

I am not even sure how to explain this photo other than it is awesome!  Snack in the box?

Hiking with mom.

Play gym time

I love my chair1

I finally have enough hair for a mohawk1

More hiking with mom.

Stopping on the trail for lunch.

The top of Dog Mountain hike

Look at my new rock.

I love dads hat!  Hanging out at the food carts!

Oregon coast with Grandma and Grandpa Cook

Rose garden

An even bigger mohawk!

All the kids waiting at the vet.

Elli thinks she is one of the dogs....

That smile!

Look who is going to be a rock climber.

Berries at Krueger Farms!

She must have ate her weight in berries.

Edgefield soaking tubs!