...the baby is a TODDLER!

Well, Miles is officially a toddler! He took a few careful steps toward me yesterday and today he decided to be adventurous and climb all over the furniture. This afternoon he climbed up on his rocking chair in order to knock photo frames and candles of the dresser in the living room! He is getting hard to keep track of but we are having so much fun watching him learn to do new things. He can now use a fork and spoon (when he feels like it) and drink from a big-boy cup (if mom watches to make sure he doesn't "share" with the dogs). This morning we had breakfast at the grocery store before we went shopping and Miles was a hit with all of the grandma's and grandpa's there, he was smiling and showing off the whole time. Here are some pictures of our crazy little peanut!

Happy Birthday Miles!

Last weekend was Miles' first birthday, I cannot believe that our little boy is a year old! We had a pirate-themed party at the Ramada in Sioux Falls so that Miles could swim and he really seemed to have a blast. He had lots of fun swimming with his aunts and uncles and when it was time for the cake smash, he dove right in! It was such a special time for Eric and I to be able to spend the day with our loved ones, celebrating our little peanut. Here are a few pictures from Miles' special day!

Ross and Shawna come home!

Wow! I didn't realize it had been so long since I posted...I've been uploading more pictures on Facebook and this blog sometimes gets forgotten (sorry for those of you without Facebook). This past weekend, Ross and Shawna came home from school in MN and Miles and Eric got to spend a couple days with them while I worked. They also went to cousin Elliot's bowling tourney but I didn't get to see any pictures from those. We are just busily gearing up for Miles' first birthday party. Everyone should have gotten their invitations by now, but if you haven't please let me know and I will send it out ASAP!

Miles also had his first trip to the ER a couple of nights ago. He had developed a strange cough and being the paranoid RN mommy that I am, came to the worst possible conclusion and so in to the ER we went. Turned out to be nothing but Miles had fun flirting with the nurses and ladies in the waiting room and mom got some much-needed reassurance.

Tuckered out after a long day playing!

Miles has a new scrunchy-smile face...we love it!

Miles also mastered the stairs this weekend...look out world!

Mobile Miles

Now that Miles is fully mobile, he is into EVERYTHING! We are having a hard time keeping up with him, and he loves to chase us around the apartment :) Mom has been finding out that nothing is ever full baby-proofed but it has been so much fun watching him explore. He has also been refusing to eat baby food and only eats table food...our little man is getting so big! Here are a few pictures from his latest escapades...

Spaghetti

Miles tried spaghetti for the very first time and loved it! I was trying to be proactive and undress him BEFORE he got sauce all over his clothes and unfortunately he was not very happy about that...
Otis also loved spaghetti!

Bubbles

We played with bubbles today at the Elenkiwich household. Miles had a lot of fun grabbing and popping them!

Christmas Greetings

Merry Christmas, we hope the holiday season finds everyone healthy and happy. We feel truly blessed to have spent the weekend with our families. Miles had an amazing first Christmas and it was highly entertaining to watch him open his gifts. Everything went straight to his mouth (be it toys, clothes, wrapping paper or bows). Now we just need to find room in our apartment for all his new toys!