New Pictures of Ellie

Here are some new pictures of Ellie.  She is so funny lately and is learning new things every day.  

Birthday and Easter

Ellie going down the slideEllie and Dadda in jail!!

Ellie's first Easter egg huntJust a funny picture

Ellie's Birthday Party

Birthday cakeOne year old pajamas (she looks so old)

Ellie had her first Easter egg hunt this year. She actually did pretty well and was able to pick up eggs and put them in the bucket. She had a good birthday with a little party with some friends over. She is walking all over the place and is still as happy/fun as ever.

Back From AZ!!

We were able to spend 6 weeks in AZ as Marc did an away rotation in Phoenix. It was good to spend time with family and have Ellie get to know everyone a bit better. It was also great to spend some Minnesota winter time in AZ!! Thanks to Grandma for all of the great pictures.

Laura's Birthday and Christmas

Ellie's "public serious" face

Momma's birthday dinner

Some of Ellie's Christmas toys

Why we don't have a big Christmas tree

Christmas Day after church

December

Momma and me singing carols at the rest home

My winter coat

What did I find?

Is it?....Could it be?

It is.....a Diet Dr. Pepper!! (Empty)

Thanksgiving

These are some of the most recent pictures of the nipper. She just turned 8 months old and had her first Thanksgiving. She was able to play with other babies as we were able to get together with a group of 4 couples (plus kids) from our ward. It was a really fun time. She had mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, rolls, and turkey!! She is also starting to pull herself up to stand and as a result the continued baby proofing of the house has become quite a task. Her new favorite trick is to pull herself up in her crib. Hence, the crib just got lowered last night. We are looking forward to our 6 week visit to AZ at the end of December.

Halloween

Our Little Ladybug

Momma and Ellie visited dad at work

Ellie's prototypical look (after slamming her hands to her thighs/side)

Yes, her mouth is always open!

This is Ellie's first Halloween costume. It matches the theme of her room. Marc was on call on Halloween so Ellie came and gave him and Laura's co-workers a visit. She was the hit of the hospital. There were other kids in the hospital that were dressed up too. When Ellie saw them she screamed out that them and was flapping her hands. Somehow she knew they were all in the same club!!