birthday pics (with a surprise at the end!)

we had a great time this past weekend celebrating eli's first birthday with the family. we had his party at the cabin with lots of mickey pigg's bbq and cupcakes for dessert. eli had lots of eat...3 suckers thanks to papa and parker, a cupcake, lots of grapes and apples with heath bar dip (a.k.a julia's special crack dip), and sweet tea. its a wonder he didn't puke!

we are so very blessed to have eli in our lives. he is turning into quite the little boy. he is walking everywhere. he eats like a horse (though he didn't gain an ounce in the past 3 months...that makes him in the 10th percentile!). and he has the best little personality. he talks all the time and acts so serious when he talks. he laughs a lot and squeals a lot--especially when he is in the presence of one of his 3 aunts. he loves to be outside riding in his wagon or his new cozy coupe. here are some pics from the day. enjoy...and look closely at the last pic. it reveals a certain surprise eli shared with the family on his birthday.

park following in papa's footsteps

birthday cupcakes

singing happy birthday
(emily, we needed your harmony)

first bite of cupcake

love the mustache! doesn't he look like his name should be miguel?

loving the presents

bama shirt!

new lawn mower like daddy has

eli's very own uga jersey with his name on the back.

surprise!!!

eli scared by the reaction from the guests.

thats right, we are expecting number two! am i a bit overwhelmed? of course! am i sick? you bet! but we are excited as well. we went to the dr today and everything looked well. i am measuring 7 wks and 6 days. that gives me a due date of june 2. which just happens to be my dad's bday. keep praying for us and this new little one growing in my tummy.

*lucy, just so you know. i was preggo when you chatted me the other day. :) you must have a sixth sense.