My wonderful mother.....

My beautiful mother did not like the picture that I had on the last post so she made me remove it. I thought it was a good picture, but.......So here is an updated picture of her and my Mema. It was the only one I could find because she is usually the one taking pictures! :) I hope she likes this one! Love you bunches mommy!

More pictures of Eli

Poppie kissing Eli.......


Alyssa kissing Eli.......

Poppie and Eli

Happy 1 month birthday Eli!

Little feet!


Big sister Alyssa loving on Eli


Eli looking handsome in the outfit the Burleys
got for him!


Its a stare off!

Sweet dreams!

Quick post.....

Ok, so I just wanted to post about something that made me happy today. We had family day today, which is something we have been doing since I have been on maternity leave. We went to Chick-fil-a and ate and let Alyssa play on the playground, then we went to Target and got Alyssa a "prize" for being good. She wanted to get a movie but she saw a Dora coloring book and decided on that instead, which I was happy about because it was alot cheaper. But on to the making me happy part. I love fresh crayons! I know that sounds crazy, but does anyone agree with me? I love opening a box of new crayons and getting to color with them for the first time! They are sharp and smooth, and I just love it!:) It makes me happy. So, Alyssa and I have been coloring all afternoon. Ok, I know that sounds a little weird but I thought I would share! I know someone out there feels the same............:)

3 week olds...

So today Eli is 3 weeks old! Time has flown by. Things are pretty much the same around here, same routine everyday. I can not believe how much and fast babies change in such a short time. I got on the scales with Eli a little while ago and he (according to my scales) is already 9 and 1/2 pounds! What a cute little chunk! We haven't decided what color his eyes are yet. Sometimes they are kinda gray, then other times they are blue. Who knows, I just think he is gorgeous! We had a fun weekend this past weekend. Friday night we took Alyssa and Eli to the "Fall for Jesus" at Covenant. What a success that was! I think the final total people that came through was around 3,000! What an awesome opportunity we have to reach people in the location we are in! It was a lot of fun. Alyssa rode some rides with some of our youth, and Amber! I was shocked that she got on the rides but she did and had a great time! Eli well, he slept through it all! Oh well there is always next year! :) Saturday we finally got to see our wonderful friends Jason, Heather and Camryn. They came to the house for a little while to meet Eli. It was great seeing them again, and we cant wait for the next visit! Hopefully we will be able to visit with them where they live soon! Saturday afternoon we had a great football party. There was probably 15 people at the house!! Go DAWGS! We did just barely squeak out a win, but it was a win none the less! Sorry Burleys! South Carolina always gives us fits! Sunday my parents came to church with us and we got some lunch after, so that was fun. Well ,that was my weekend in a nutshell. Alyssa and Allen have gone to church now and once again its just me and Eli. Alyssa started Awanas so she is having a blast in Cubbies! I love it too and I am so excited she gets to be involved in that. Well there is alot of other things going on in the McConnell house, lots of decisions to be made....So please keep us in your prayers!

The 7 "Days of Elijah"

So I know that I am a day late, but my little man is already one week old! He is laying here in my lap and has the hiccups and I realize that it was only a little over a week ago that I could feel those same hiccups while he was in my belly! Amazing! It is such a joy to have him around! We are all adjusting really well. Alyssa was a little grumpy this morning and didn't want to go to school. She said she had a "tummy ache". Can you believe she is already using that excuse at 3! Well I knew she may be getting a little overwhelmed, so I gave in and let her stay home today. We have had a good day, she is a great little helper. To good of a helper sometimes. If she realizes that I have changed one of Eli's diapers without her, she gets all upset! I really haven't seen any jealousy yet, the occasional whining but nothing horrible. Eli on the other hand, if he is awake he thinks it is time to eat, so he is getting chunkier by the moment! All is well here though, more pictures soon to come. I had to have my camera sent in to be fixed so it could be as long as two weeks! Bummer!!!!

Finally....pictures!!!

Aren't they precious!!! There are more to come whenever I get a chance!