Like Father Like Son

When we were in Ohio we looked at lots of baby pictures of Aaron. It turns out Elijah looks a lot like Aaron as a baby. We found this picture below of Aaron. His mom saved the outfit and gave it to us. So we took an identical shot of Elijah. I think it’s amazing how similar they look.

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Fun things Elijah is doing

Elijah is becoming more fun each day. Here are a few things he’s doing.

  • He smiles all the time and has started to add a little laugh in every once in a while.
  • His favorite song is “Head and Shoulders” because it involves touching his face, he loves to have his head and face touched.
  • He loves to be naked and smiles when we take his diaper off.
  • He LOVES bath time and grins and coos through the whole thing, at least until we take him out and he is cold.
  • He really likes his pacifier but is not very good at holding on to it by himself.
  • He has discovered his hands recently and enjoys sucking on them.
  • His favorite things to stare at are ceiling fans, the boppy pillow cover and grandma Rene’s glasses.
  • He loves sitting upright so he can look around the room.
  • He enjoys laying on his play mat staring up at the star pillow. Who knew a blinking, singing, primary colored, star-shaped pillow could be so interesting.
  • He also likes his new swing.  It swings front to back and side to side.  It’s like laying in a cloud.  I kind of wish they made an adult version.

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First Trip to Ohio

We drove to the great state of Ohio this past week and visited Aaron’s family.  We were there for a week and half so there are lots and lots of pictures.  Enjoy!

Grandma Janet reading a book to Elijah, as you can see he loves it!  This grandson of a librarian will have no shortage of books in his life.

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Great Grandma Carol (Janet’s mom) meeting Elijah for the first time.
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Great Grandpa Jack (Janet’s Dad) meeting Elijah for the first time.
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He gave him this native american rattle to play with and Elijah grabbed and and started shaking! On accident of course.  But it was pretty cute.  Once I figure out how to upload video I will share it.
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Concetrating face.
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Tummy time and big smiles
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Snoozing with Grandpa Guy
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Family 4th of July picture.  Elijah not very happy.
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First piano lesson
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Snoozing in his 4th of July outfit with Aunt Emily.
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Just chillin
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Girlfriend lips!
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All the boys…
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Isn’t it amazing how babies can sleep anywhere in any position?
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Four generations of Ergos!
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Elijah and the ladies…
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Luke Noren holding Elijah.  Luke is the son of Katie Noren, the Noren’s are great family friends of the Ergo-Zimmerman’s.  I’m sure in a few years these two will be running around together playing. So cute!
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Elijah and Maria (Janet’s Best Friend)

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Martin and Elijah (Maria’s son)
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Love those smiles!
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This little outfit was Aaron’s when he was a baby.  Of course every time I put him in it we had a blow out!  Ugh
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Elijah and Uncle Mark (Guy’s brother)
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Elijah and Alex (Mark’s son)
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Guy and Janet hosted an open house party for friends to come meet Elijah.  I decide to help with the cake.  Janet baked it and I decorated it with fondant.  I’m pretty sure Duff wouldn’t hire me (Ace of Cakes) but it’s not bad for my 2nd and more successful attempt at homemade fondant decorating.
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Janet did the writing, I can’t take credit for that.
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Ta Da! The finished product.
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And here is a  little mini matching cake for Aaron’s birthday.
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Daddy and Elijah in his party outfit.
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Elijah and Morgan (Aaron’s Best Friend and Best Man at our wedding) in their matching white polos.
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So sweet
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Family pic by the birch tree trunk
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Me and my sweet baby!
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First Father’s Day

We celebrated Aaron’s first Father’s Day this year.  Here he is below with the little guy and his special coffee mug.

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Here are a bunch of pictures of Elijah and his daddy.

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This is a generation picture of the males on my side of the family.  Elijah, Aaron, my dad and my grandpa Alan.
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The first picture
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