Elias Enrique Ramirez

This guy eats so often that his shirt also becomes a tasty treat. 

What is it about bubbles that make you laugh and smile?

This guy will find the barstools, squeeze himself in between or behind them, and sit down to relax. Funny guy!

That word has become part of our vernacular. Today we visited abuelitos and this is what Elias did as abuelitos sat 6 feet apart. This is not normal, but it’s become the “new normal.”

Elias knows what’s inside. It looks like exercise, but it’s him trying to pull the freezer open. 

This guy can be a stinker. He’ll pull himself back in unsafe ways. 

The way to Elias’ heart is through food. When eating frozen blueberries, he will sit at your feet like a little puppy, waiting to be fed. 

Mad.  Happy. 

The challenges of a quarantined life these days are many. This season, though, has allowed Susanne’s culinary skills to shine. She’s cooked more than she has in her life, and her role as stay-at-home mom and chef and homeschool teacher have been arduous. We appreciate her!   With that said, probably the most challenging aspect of this “normal” has been not being able to gather with family. Today was the first time that I can remember that we haven’t gone to a restaurant or someone’s house to celebrate Mother’s Day. It doesn’t take away, though, from the fact that we love and appreciate abuelita. 

Bath time and a Mohawk. 

These three bring a smile to my face. 

Elias has his 12-month check-up today. He did not like getting his shots or blood drawn at all. Poor guy.  This big man is in the 96th percentile for weight, 86th percentile for height, and 98th percentile for head. Huge!