A visit to the NICU

Eli had a follow-up appointment at Roosevelt so we decided to stop in and pay a visit to some of his old pals. It was really moving to see how excited the doctors and nurses were to see Eli. What an amazing group of people.

While we were there, someone wheeled an isolette by so we got a chance to show Eli where he started out. He looked very interested, but it did not seem to bring up the same memories for him as it did for me. We're so lucky to have our charming, smiling little boy with us!

We're back!

I know, I know! It's been AGES since we've posted. So much has happened: I've returned to work (that's tiring but it's great to be back); visits from Grandma Cam and Grandpa Bill; Eli's first trip to Shelter Island; Eli's first cold (that was scary but he was fine! He gave it to me next and Iwas completely knocked out by it!); Hanging out with his Nonna, Grandpa David, Aunt Melisa and Uncle Ed; and let's not forget Halloween!! Here is a gallery of photos to catch you up on Eli's life.



Eli got some new shoes. He wasn't too sure about them. Fortunately for him, he grew out of them before we even got a chance to put them on again. Since then, he's been sticking with socks that have shoe designs on them. :-)


Eli's therapy (OT and PT) has been going really well. Here he is working on the balance ball and admiring himself in the mirror.





Off to college?

Eli has a girlfriend!


Fun with the family.






Eli has lots of hats...





...but he's still a baldy.






Baby Calvin Klein model?

We can already tell that Eli has inherited his mom's love of animals. He could not get enough of this pup, Sammy. Hemingway, the horse, also wanted to get in on the action.







Eli enjoyed his first birthday party (for Micah, 1 year old) and he particularly loved this champagne bottle...maybe because of the name??

Big boy sitting up all by himself!

'I've Never Seen a Moustache Before'

Apparently, Eli is as fond of Dr. Paley as we are...

Chip off the Old Block

Eli had an eventful weekend in the Catskills. We stayed in a quaint little log cabin where Don and Tracy were our consummate hosts (and brave to invite a newborn baby into their home!) Eli had his first womb-mimicking swim in their pool which, as you can see, totally blissed him out. He also played his first 9 holes of golf making him the pretty much the youngest player ever.

And just to top things off, at the end of this day full of adventure, he had a luxurious bath in a silver champagne bucket placed in front of the toasty fire. The only thing missing was the champagne! :-)

Happiness Is...

Chatting with Grandma...













Smiling at my adoring Auntie...

















Cuddling with my cousin...

















Acessorizing with Mommy and Daddy...













Nestling with Nonna.