Big Boy Bed

Yesterday Elias again met another "big boy" milestone: The Big Boy Bed. We have never been successful with crib sleeping and in effort to reclaim Mama and Daddy's own bed, we opted for the big boy bed complete with the updated decorations reflecting Elias' favorite movie. It seems that Elias really enjoys his new sleeping arrangements. However, he managed to only stay there half the night as comfort is needed for the emergence of the 2-year molars.

Tra-La-La-La-La

Elias completed 6 weeks of musical training by the prestigious Indianapolis Children's Choir today. Although the first couple of weeks consisted of him and his BFF Augs exploring the space and scaling all things climbable, Elias finally found his inner creative soul on the final day. His teacher even exclaimed, "Elias you are having your shining moment!" which occured when given a ribbon and some music. It was discovered the Elias prefers to express himself musically through movement and not voice. Maybe next class will be toddler dance class...

Take a Little Off the Top Please...

Today Elias received his first haircut after holding out for nearly two years. His long, golden locks needed a little shaping and trimming, so we headed to the Children's Stylist for the big event. Elias LOVED the in-house playground, but hated the barber chair (which was shaped like his beloved Lightening McQueen.) So after many tears and a tantrum, we managed to tame his curls:

Mom, Dad...this place you brought me to is great!!!!

NO! Not the apron and the spray!

I'm not so sure about these sharp things at my head

Oh my, she is cutting away my childhood!

Just a little off the top lady....

Ok so maybe it wasn't all that bad...

What do you think?

Watch out ladies....Elias is a new man!

Happy Mama's Day!

This post goes out to all the Mama's out there! 

For all that you do in your barrels and loving all your little monkeys...

"My mommy is the greatest! She lets me ride and ride..."

Tea and Toddies

We'd like to wish the new royal couple a very congratulations. 

In celebration Mama hosted a "high" tea party with her friends...

Cheers!

All Aboard the Easter Bunny Express!

Today we went to visit the Easter Bunny. But to get to him and the magical Easter egg patch, we had to board the Easter Bunny Express....

Elias was so skilled at hunting Easter eggs that he found the coveted Golden Egg...

 It didn't buy him entrance to Wonka's factory, but he got to chose a train from the gift shop.

At the end of the day, we got to meet the Easter Bunny...however, like meeting that jolly guy from Christmas Elias was not so keen on the idea of an oversized rodent.

Happy Easter Everyone!

Wine, Wooks, and Work

Well, sadly Butler lost a very sad battle. We have just now come out of the depression of it all. So to get over all the let down, we have been up to a few things here in the barrel.

Mama went out to express her creative self with work friends at Wine & Canvas:

The final product!

Elias has been up to his usual shenanigans once again.

New hiding spot

Trying on Daddy's Birks as if he's headed to a Phish show...

 Lot's of work is happening around the barrel. Our neighborhood is getting a walk/bike trail connecting us to all of downtown and the rest of Indianapolis/Carmel by way of non-car. So we've had a few visitors in the neighborhood which for an almost-two year old is quite awesome.

 Plus doing a bit work on our own. The vegetable garden is in and now we wait to see what grows...