Because of these measels Eli's had, he hasnt been exactly the most content baby on the block. Quite whiney and tired. Our days this past week have consisted of getting up between 7:30-8:00a.m, and then Eli's back down for a 2 hour nap by 9:00ish usually, he sleeps for 2 hours, gets up for an hour or two and goes back to bed for 2 hours! In crazy how much he's sleeping! Thats okay though!
So yesterday he was quite happy most of the day, until after his 2nd nap. He was whiney, and very discontent. Katherine & James were going to be babysitting and I felt like I was going crazy being with Eli, so I felt pretty concerned for them. Also not to mention the past few nights Eli has gone to bed screaming himself to sleep, and refusing to drink his bottle (Im wonering if he's weaning himself!? This wouldnt be so bad!) So we left around 5:00p.m, and as soon as we left we started praying immediately. We prayed that God would calm Eli and whatever issues he was having that it would be fixed... Katherine said he was very content the whole night. He refused to drink his bottle but he let out only one cry when put to bed and that was it!! God is good!!
The Folk Festival was incredible! When we got there, there were a few people wanting tickets and we thought we steep really high and see if we could make some money, Im thankful no one did because it was one of the best dates we've had in a long time! Taking in the people, the weather, the experience, music... awesome!! When we got there we put our blanket down amongst the other blankets and tarps, and decided to go get something to drink. We got a pitcher of beer and sat on the grass and just talked and had some beer! I dont remember the last time we just sat and talked like that . . . the best part for me is that I love people watching and let me tell you this was the best place to people watch and chat!!
Ben Harper was the last show of the night, and the best by far! He is an incredible performer, very down to earth. He said Edmonton was very inspiring to him (?!) and he loved it! The Edmonton Folk Festival does this thing for the evening shows where they light candles and have them lit for the show in the dark. I get goosebumps thinking about it, but Ben Harper said ever since he was a child he imagined a show like that, and Edmonton fufilled that dream for him, and he would be talking about Edmonton for a very long time! How cool is that!?
The neatest thing is that he played some old songs, some good classics. One of the ones is talking about the power of the Gospel and I couldnt but help feel like he was worshipping while singing. His music is very spiritual, and I felt honored to be there and take the experience in. Andy enjoyed it immensly too! We decided that we want to attend the folk festival next year for sure!!
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