Here are a few videos of Eli. They're all pretty short, but it's fun to be able to hear him squeal. He loves playing with his daddy when Dave gets home from work.

"Crawling"

Push Ups

Steamroller!

What's up Doc?

Some great Eli smiles from sunny Michigan days:

Having fun in my new airplane swing. Thanks to the boys next door for passing it along.

Aunt Rebekah was in town for the Memorial Day weekend. I love my family!

Spring!

Spring has finally sprung in mid-Michigan. Eli loves being out in the sunshine and inspecting all of the green and growing plants. "Inspecting" involves grabbing a branch, pulling off as many leaves as possible, and then attempting to stuff them into his mouth. It's great fun and you can literally watch him learning. Don't worry... we've steered clear of the rosebush I got for Mother's Day!Sitting up like a bbbbig bbbboy bbbbrother in the high chair from Grandma and Grandpa. Eli has discovered how to purse his lips and make a "b" sound. Dave and I find ourselves often over emphasizing our b's too!

"Helping" mom make the bed. I wish you could hear the squeals of delight.

Yummy avocado. Open wide!

Still a little wobbly, but getting to be such a good sitter.

Baby toes touching the grass for the first time. Is there anything more precious?

Big News!

Nurple A. Buick

Nurple A. Buick, 11, was laid to rest on April 15 at Garber Chevrolet in Midland, Michigan. Not much is known about Nurple's early years, but the prime of his life was spent with the Mulder family at 10 Crescent Court. Perhaps one of his greatest joys in life was bringing little Eli Mulder home from the hospital last October. As his health started to fail--a defunct air-conditioning, windows that wouldn't roll, a bum left blinker, and a fluid leak--Nurple began to realize that perhaps his velvety plum insides weren't made for carseats, hockey gear, drywall, road bikes, and strollers. He rallied as best he could and made it to the spring, but his time had passed. Nurple may, or may not, be missed by the Mulder family and many other friends. Those wishing to express their condolences may contact the Mulder family and congratulate them because they are now a...

minivan-driving clan!

Check out our sweet new ride:

Big brother Eli thinks his new van is SWEET!
Yes, you did read that correctly. The Mulders are looking forward to welcoming #2 in October!!

I know this is really dark and fuzzy, but can anyone really read these ultrasounds anyway?

Dave and I have been so blessed. We feel privileged to have the awesome responsibility to raise up another little one to know and love our awesome God. What an adventure!