Eli turning 9 months old

Lots of happenings in the Griesse household. Eli is now crawling and pulling up. Every little stage has just been amazing to watch. He is cutting his 7th tooth and using them to bite everything...including us. One day when I was home with him, he bit me about 6 times....including my leg, face, collar bone, hand and arm. You get the picture. He has improved, though....he hasn't bit us in a few days...so we are doing something right.
Eli absolutely loves being in his walker. Talk about quick, he is literally on my heals. This mobility thing is kicking in strong. I know that Jonathan and I are excited and scared at the same time.
Jonathan and I both recently had birthdays. What a joy it was to share with Elijah. Eli got his pappa artwork and got me much needed knitting supplies.
Our little boy is growing up so fast. We are really enjoying every minute!! He truly is a blessing from the Lord! Thank you, Lord!!

Eli's First Christmas

Our baby boy is growing up, he is now 7 months old. We are having so much fun. He is talking and walking (running) in his walker. He is eating "real food" and loving it. Also cutting a couple of top teeth.
This Christmas was bittersweet. We were not able to be with our extended families in Arkansas and Missouri. Elijah's great grandfather, Eulis Grant Walker, passed away on Friday, December 23rd. Eli was able to meet him on our recent trip back to the states, so we are thankful to God for that!
The community here has wrapped their arms around us during this time of mourning! We are so grateful for all those who have opened their doors and hearts to us. It means so much.
Now for the fun part. Eli got two really cool Fisher Price Little People trucks. In our amazement, he played for a long time with them without getting bored. This is a daddy trait for sure. I think Eli enjoyed the wrapping paper too. He played with it for quite some time.
Overall, we laughed and cried a lot over the past few days. Thank you, Lord for our baby boy. He is truly the best present we could have received.