Category Archives: Kids

Elias is continuing to crawl

Posted on May 28, 2011 by Nathan

Coffee is an excellent motivator: Shortly after this video was filmed Elias asked for the car keys.

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Lately Elias has been doing everything to let us know that he is ready to crawl. Getting up on his hands and knees, pulling himself up, balancing on his knees, rolling over, etc. Well, in the past days, especially today, … Continue reading →

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My son, Bible scholar

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Nathan

Elias has discovered Bible study.

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Double blowout

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Nathan

Yesterday Kim and I took Elias shopping for some new clothes. Yes, he’s a bit long for those 9 month size onesies and pants, so we upgraded to the 12 month models. Following some pre-emptive washing they were ready to … Continue reading →

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Destined to be a swimmer

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Nathan

Elias’ destiny as a swimmer is founded both in nature and nurture. Let us review his pedigree. Out of his parents, uncles, and aunts (blood-related), all five participated in youth recreational swimming (Summer Splash!). Four of those five went on … Continue reading →

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“Solid” foods for Elias

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Nathan

These past few days Elias has enjoyed his first “solid” foods. As it turns out, rice cereal in milk is not all that solid, but you have to start somewhere. I was surprised at how eating from a spoon (which … Continue reading →

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Forward Progress

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Nathan

Elias has been making some forward progress lately. I like to call it “face crawling” – you’ll see why in the video below. It is fun to see him getting the initiative to move on his own.

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