Active Baby Boys and Hospitals Don't Mix...

Well, it's been one of those months! We thought we were finally in the clear when we had the adenoids out, but boy were we wrong! About 3 weeks later, Reid was put in the hospital with Pneumonia...YUCK! After 36 hours in the hospital, breathing treatments, IV antibiotics, a lot of walking for Mom, Dad, and Grampa, Reid finally came home a much happier and healthier baby. Here is a picture of him in his hospital crib....

And He's Off!!!

Reid can walk! Well...he CAN walk, he just doesn't CHOOSE to. He's still a little unsure and can move faster on his hands and knees, but he has taken SEVERAL steps all by himself, and he will grab either mine or Cory's hand and walk beside us. He's such a big boy! I haven't managed to catch him in the act with my camera, but here are some close calls and a few "just cute" pictures.

Rough Night?

Well...we don't really know what happened, but Reid was obviously up all night tossing and turning. Cory went to get him one morning, and this is what he found! Bless Reid's heart...I just thought these pictures were HILARIOUS!!! Look at that hair!

Tubes in...Adenoids out...

After 7 ear infections during his mere 9 months of life, Reid survived his very first surgery. Actually, survived probably isn't the best word. He sailed right through the procedure, and doesn't even act like he ever had surgery! Dr. McQueen put in bilateral tubes and took out those pesky adenoids. Once the anesthesia wore off, he was up and running...and he hasn't stopped since. Do you think they could put the adenoids back in so I could get some rest? HA! Just kidding. Its nice to have a healthy and happy baby boy again! Here are some pictures of Reid with his new puppy "Fiddle," and his balloon sent to him from his Sunday School teachers Mrs. Carrie Buckelew and Mrs. Sonia Kilpatrick.

Two new redheads

Well, the Ellis family has grown in size, and there are officially more animals than humans...its ridiculous. We now have two male kittens, which we have become quite attached to. Reid thinks they're funny, Ellie thinks they are annoying because they try to nurse her and Blanche is thankful for them because she enjoys finishing off their leftover food. Cory, who wanted the cats, has very little to do with them, while I have become their surrogate "Mom"...and I have actually fallen in love with them (the only cats I have ever owned). Here is Larry Boy, named for the cucumber on VeggieTales (left) and Bob, named for the tomato (right).

Lots of Firsts

Well, we've had many firsts over the past few weeks. Reid is now officially a cow farmer, and the owner of two of his very own Hereford cows. He also has a new baby Jack (a donkey). He is already a farmer and doesn't even know it!

This past week our entire family had a first...our first family vacation. We went to San Destin for a week...and well...Reid decided he doesn't like vacations very much. After several days of a disturbed routine, we THANKFULLY made it back home, and our sweet baby boy returned. The most exciting and enjoyable part of our trip was that Reid learned to say "Dada." YAY!



Now that his 8th month is nearly over, Reid has decided he is very excited about all of his new endeavors...see?

Look Who's Talkin' Now!!!

Well, little man is growing up! 8 months old! He's officially EVERYWHERE, and into EVERYTHING! He thinks he is much bigger than he is. On July 7, he started making the sweetest sound that I have ever heard, "Moma." WOW! He doesn't say it too well on command...usually when he is mad, has a dirty diaper or wants out of his crib (he's learned how to work me), however, I managed to catch it on video...listen closely!!!