When I grow up...

I want to perform ballet on someone's head. Another example of the human potential. With just the right amount of hard work and dedication, amazing things can happen. Thanks to Jenny, I was able to watch a similar performance at the Heymann Theatre in Lafayette, LA. We watched a gentleman stack chairs 6-high on a stand and perform a hand stand. Too bad the ceiling was too low, he couldn't straighten his legs, but kept them perfectly straight and pointed nonetheless.

Our attempts at a Tooth Shot

FINALLY! And still only the tip of the iceberg. His biting is no longer cute. (Click the last picture for the full size image.)

Eli's Latest

His intrigue with the camera shows in his face!

Eli has mastered the "Army shuffle" on his belly and is making progress with crawling on his hands and knees.

Eli has become quite the explorer. It seems like we keep saying, "I like this stage best." Parenthood keeps getting better and better. We enjoy seeing our love grow with him.

Eli is big enough for his high chair now. He practices his drumming lessons that he gets from Mrs. Linda :)

Eli loves bathtime so much, it has even become a part of his daily playtime without the water!

Our Little Drummer Boy!

Have we mentioned we LOVE Mrs. Linda? She provides so many exciting opportunities for our little boy. We are so thankful for her!

"The Well-Educated Mind"

Reading a book about reading books. Would that be termed "meta-literacy"?!?! Anyway, according to its subtitle, it is "A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had." I (Suzi) am remarkably FOR classical education in this technological age (or ANY age for that matter). That is only one branch in the tree of education that is in my thoughts. One bit of encouragement I found in this text, was that serious, thought-provoking and mind enlarging reading is not an easy task for anyone. It can be practiced over time and become easier, but it is not an in-born talent of sorts. It also solidified some of my views on the self-education process: 1. Read a text through, even if you have questions. It is better to have a small grasp on the author's purpose and understanding than no grasp at all. Make note of questions, but keep reading. You may find the answers later on in the grand scheme of things. 2. Keep a journal. "You remember what you write." Scientists track their experiments/studies through written word, history is recorded through written word, etc, etc. And the list could continue. Great reading!