Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo everyone!  Elliott had a great weekend full of his favorite things. Now that the days are getting longer and the weather is getting warmer we brought out the blow up pool we got him for his birthday.  He played for hours splashing, pouring water from one cup to another, and in general just enjoyed being outdoors.  

I can't believe how old he looks here!  My baby is 100% toddler now.  He's running, talking up a storm, and gives the best hugs and kisses (provided he's in a snuggly mood).  He's even following in Daddy's footsteps and taking up basketball.

We decided to get out on the town on Saturday night to do a bit of shopping.  Elliott and Steve played the part of the cool guys lounging on the couch while I scoured the racks for a good deal on a new rug for our front window.  No luck there, but we all enjoyed the outing.

If Elliott were helping me write this post he would want me to point out his new shoes - the Converse really complete his hipster look, and my mom will be happy to know that they match the blue stripe in the hat she got him.  BTW - He is still a hat guy, and every morning we have to pick one to wear before going out the door.

My sister Janine and her new baby Amelia came to spend a night with us.  Amelia was so sweet and tiny, and Elliott loved having a real live baby in the house. (That's me in case you were wondering. Don't know how I managed to not get a picture of Janine with the baby)

We ended the weekend with a Cinco de Mayo party at our friend Heather's house.  The weather wasn't the greatest, but we thoroughly enjoyed the good food and good company (and Heather's homemade margaritas!).

Elliott even conned Heather into letting him water her lawn.  It's one of his most favorite things to do (including play with cars, watch tractors, and reading books).

All in all a great weekend!