Daredevil

If regular sliding is fun, I think I'll try it face-first.

Drumroll, please

The moment we've all been waiting for: Elliott in The Outfit. Aunt Pat and Uncle Bill bought it for Eric to wear to church more than 30 years ago. A few years later, his brother Noah wore it. Then Adam. Then Brett. A few years ago, Noah's son Josh brought the tradition to a new generation. Now it's Elliott's turn. (Let's all say it together: Awwww.)

Leaps and bounds

Although Elliott has been sick for a couple of days (boo), nothing but good came out of his 18-month check-up last week. He's growing so quickly! And he even stuck out his tongue at the doctor when she asked. But only for a second. Heaven forbid he cooperate too much. (Sorry for the lack of a photo. He has been IN. NO. MOOD. for any of that business.)

Weight: 28.4 lbs. (75th percentile)

Height: 34.5 in. (97th percentile)

Playground? Who needs it?

A puddle in the driveway works just as well. And, unlike the slide at the playground, you can have the whole thing to yourself.

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs

In an attempt to feed Elliott the messiest dinner possible last night, I made turkey meatball subs with marinara. Fresh cherries completed the mess...I mean, meal.

Go Bama!

Football season is finally here, and it's not a moment too soon.