We've had a nice week off...the weather got progressively better each day, culminating with 86 degrees today! Elijah and I had 3 play dates planned this week- Monday at Kathy's (Toby), Wednesday at Shannon's (Aaron & Ivy) and Friday morning at the playground with Beth (Dianna). 
We advertised our Baby Jogger Switchback on Craigslist and sold it to the first person who saw it, which was awesome! This was a jogging stroller/bike trailer hybrid that was VERY expensive. We bought it last year because we truly thought we would use it for both purposes- in which case, it would save $ over purchasing two separate items. HOWEVER...it turned out to be a gigantic piece of equipment, we could never have really jogged with it, and Ed claimed it was like pulling an open parachute behind him when we biked. So we were thrilled to move it along to someone who could actually use it, it's too nice of an item to sit in our shed with the mice!
We advertised our Baby Jogger Switchback on Craigslist and sold it to the first person who saw it, which was awesome! This was a jogging stroller/bike trailer hybrid that was VERY expensive. We bought it last year because we truly thought we would use it for both purposes- in which case, it would save $ over purchasing two separate items. HOWEVER...it turned out to be a gigantic piece of equipment, we could never have really jogged with it, and Ed claimed it was like pulling an open parachute behind him when we biked. So we were thrilled to move it along to someone who could actually use it, it's too nice of an item to sit in our shed with the mice! Here are some pic's from the day it arrived (April 29, 2008) and we set it up in the living room. Before even hooking it to a bicycle, we were horrified at how HUGE it was! Look at what a peanut Elijah was (only 5 months old)! Here he is, hanging out in his "Cadillac":
And some pics of us biking on the Missisquoi Valley Rail Trail last July. Ahhhh...summer vacation!
We're hoping to get one of those toddler bike seats that attaches right behind the seat of Ed's bicycle...Saw one on Craigslist for only $75...Yes, I am officially addicted!
Then he got into it...checking out how everything works!
I warned the army guy that if it could be broken, Elijah would find a way! He gave all the knobs, buttons and levers in the Jeep a real shakedown. Thankfully, nothing broke!
We spent the rest of the morning at the playground with Beth and Dianna, thankful for hats and sunscreen!
Ed has been working hard on our landscaping. Our front yard has been one giant sandbox since our addition was completed last Fall. We ran out of time (and money!) to haul in topsoil and seed it to grass. It's like living in the cottage in Maine- sand SEEPS up from nowhere, no matter how much I sweep or vacuum. So this week, Ed has been grading the lawn (by tractor and by hand), and last night we had a huge dump truck of topsoil (Craiglist again) delivered. Lots of work still ahead, but maybe it will be seeded and mulched within the next few days. Grass will be so much better than sand.
Today was "Big Truck" Day, hosted by the Fairfax Success by Six Program. It's sort of like a rite of passage, to take a little boy to "Big Truck" Day. 
By the look on Elijah's face, he's taking after his big cousin Kyle, who loves cars and trucks!
A little shy at first...By the look on Elijah's face, he's taking after his big cousin Kyle, who loves cars and trucks!Then he got into it...checking out how everything works!I warned the army guy that if it could be broken, Elijah would find a way! He gave all the knobs, buttons and levers in the Jeep a real shakedown. Thankfully, nothing broke! We spent the rest of the morning at the playground with Beth and Dianna, thankful for hats and sunscreen!Back to work on Monday...only 33 days of school until summer vacation!
10 comments:
Eli dances just like Tyler! LOL!
My mom has recently become addicted to Craigslist. She actually found someone in the area selling an antique dresser that we sold years ago! She tried to buy it back (she realized many years ago what a mistake it was to sell my great-grandmother's stuff) but was too late...
How did you think to look for dirt on Craigslist though?
:)
I am all about buying gently used stuff. Just don't tell my mother-in-law!
I think of Elijah as kind of a big kid, for his age, but he looked like a little peanut next to all that giant construction equipment. Loved seeing the pictures of him as a baby in the bike trailer.
Glad you had a good vacation. Wasn't the weather amazing yesterday?
I see Julie left a comment this morning which means she must not have gone into labor over night!
I think he's going to be a dancer!!
SAM Sr.
I think that BIG TRUCK day is the greatest idea, and it was so neat to see Elijah enjoying it all! Sounds like you had a fun and busy vacation week!!
SAM
Aimee,
My husband is now addicted to Craigslist also- THAT's how we found dirt! I look for fun toys or cute clothes for Eli, Ed looks for dirt. To each his own...
Love the jig that Elijah does with his play car and the music.
What a great idea to have a day for BIG TRUCKS. I bet Elijah loved pushing all the knobs and buttons!
Glad to hear that Ed was able to work outside on the landscaping. A hard job I'm sure, but it is so great to spend Spring vacation out of doors!
Thanks for sharing the pictures! As usual, Elijah is just about the cutest little boy EVER! :) Love, love the video! What a ham!!
Haven't checked out the pictures in quite a while...Elijah is so cute!
Love & kisses to him! xo auntie laura
Sandy, it is time to call a barber!! However, Elijah is still cute as can be. And to think he can talk about the cars going by? I need to see him soon, before he graduates!! Love your blog!!
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