We made a quick trip to Gingy’s this weekend. Sarah, my Tullahoma friend with the 3 year old daughter, is starting a photography business. I have seen her photographs of her daughter on Facebook over the years and always admired her work. So, I jumped at the opportunity to have her take Elliot’s picture and we set up a session for this weekend.
We made the drive shortly after I got off of work on Friday. We met my parents and Marm at Timberloft’s in Manchester for dinner. There were a lot of little kids there of various ages, which entertained Elliot. The table next to us had a funny 10 month old who was eating with a spoon.
The next morning, Elliot got us up early at 5:30 so we would have plenty of time to get ready for his photo shoot. Then he went back to sleep at 8am. Sarah arrived while he was still asleep. I told her his crib was not particularly photogenic place, but she knowingly stated that she could make it photogenic. So I went up to check on him. Wouldn’t you know it, he was awake! Sarah kindly waited while I’ll nursed him and set up the studio in my parent’s living room for the shoot. Elliot was peacefully resting after his snack, so we got some resting pictures until he needed a diaper change.
Sarah also had a funny scale which provided setting for a few more pictures.
We got some family shots as well!
Per my request, she brought her daughter’s E.T. Doll. Elliot seemed to like him!
All in all, I’d say the session was a great success! She gently coaxed some great expressions out of him. It was fun to watch!
Uncle Art had his board exam that morning, but came up to visit Elliot afterwards.
That evening we went swimming at Craig and Suzanne’s again. Elliot had a bee to swim in, but it required him to hold his head up. So we just carried him.
Victoria warmed him up.
Robert played with Elliot.
Today is Logan’s First Father’s Day! Elliot’s mom dropped the ball and did not take into account handling time on his present… So he will get it Wednesday. I’m sure he’ll like it once he finally gets it! Elliot did find his feet today in celebration!
Logan and I got my dad some W. L. Weller’s Wheated Bourbon and Clarence a Titan’s shirt and a spot light. We had lunch of hamburgers with Nell and Mosley. Gingy held Elliot during the meal and he smiled and cooed at Nell the whole time!
We headed back to Knoxville. Elliot had 3 hours of napping and went 5 hours since his last meal. He actually woke up happy! We stopped at Lisa’s to give him a meal and Lisa had gotten Elliot and Logan Bengals jerseys!
To Logan: Elliot may turn out to be just like you… and I would be so proud! I love you!
To my dad: Thanks for being the dad who’ll turn the garage into a solar system to teach us about seasons, walk a fussy baby so his mom can get her nails done, and always be up for an impromptu jam session! You’re the greatest! Love you!
