Whew!

Only 2 weeks to go before I have to go back to work. I say "have to" because right now it is really hard for me to imagine not spending my days with Eli. I am partially excited to go back to work and I do think it will be great for Eli to be around other little ones.

In the last 2 weeks, Eli has emerged from the "newborn haze." I feel like we are getting to know each other better and we are not just in survival mode, but rather playing and having alot of fun together. He talks like crazy and flashes his gorgeous grin all day long... melts my heart every time!

You may have a hard time getting a hold of me in the next 2 weeks; I will be busy savoring my last days at home with my little guy.... Onto the next phase of my life... being a working mother!

Tubby Time!

8-Weeks/2-Months Old

Time sure flies! Eli is now 2-Months old! Like all parents, Nick and I think our child is genius! He loves to read, do itsy-bitsy Yoga, thinks he can stand on his own and tries to sit up as well. He plays on his tummy every day and has rolled himself over a couple of times (from tummy to back). Yes, our child is genius!

6 Weeks Old - First road trip to Willmar!

We took Eli on his first road trip to Willmar! He was absolutely wonderful in the car!

On Saturday, my mom had a "Sip n' See" for Willmar friends and neighbors to meet Eli. Sunday, we had my Grandma & Grandpa McLaughlin and my Grandpa Donnie over for brunch. Grandpa Donnie got to meet Eli in the hospital, but Grandma & Grandpa Mac had not met him yet (Eli is their third Great Grandchild born this year).

Eli also turned 6 Weeks this weekend. We had him weighed at the clinic on Friday and he weighed in at 11.5 pounds! I can't believe how big he is getting! He is changing everyday and is so much fun!

Smiley Baby!

Taking a break from all the excitement!

Meeting Great Grandpa Mac for the first time!

Snuggling with Great Grandpa Donnie

New Faces... Great Grandpa & Grandma Mac

Today, Eli is recovering from all the excitement!

He had a great time on his first trip to Willmar!

Ladies Night

I went out on the town Friday night... I was out for 5 hours! I will admit that I thought about the little guy all night...

My future sister-in-law, Sally.

(Nick's brother Jeff's fiance)

Emily (Family friend), Kelly (Nick's sister), Steph (Family friend), me and Sally

Gram Sundsmo

Today we took Eli and his cousin Luke to meet Great-Grandma Sundsmo. They were disappointed they don't have teeth yet so they could bite into one of her world famous cookies!

Shout out to my Mom!

1 Month Old
Originally uploaded by randisundsmo

Thank you, Mom, for taking such wonderful pictures of Eli!