Blessing Day

We blessed Ellie at Grandma and Papa Welker's house on the 4th of July. It was a really special day and nice to have it in a home. The Pike family sang a gorgeous arrangement of "Come Thou Fount," one of my favorite hymns. Tim and I both said a few things and Tim gave her a beautiful blessing. Little did we know Ellie was cutting her first tooth on her blessing day (at 3 1/2 months!) and wasn't quite as happy and smiley as she usually is. Many thanks to Lee for the wonderful pictures.

A few recent pics

Take me out to the ballgame...

Grandma & Grandpa Jenson came for a visit. Ellie finally got to meet her Grandpa Scott and went to her first baseball game. The Cleve Indians played horribly, but we had fun..and hot dogs! Ellie intently watching the game.

Two Months.

...at two weeks.

...at two months.


Height: 24 inches (97th percentile)
Weight: 11lbs 7.5 oz (75th percentile)
Head: (75th percentile)

You are growing up much too quickly, baby girl.

Eleanor had her two month appointment this week and came in very tall and lean for her age. Her daddy is already scouting volleyball scholarships. She also started her first rounds of shots and was not a fan. She had the saddest little cry and quivering lip I've ever seen, but she recovered well. I recovered fairly well, too (much better than I did when she had her heel pricked in the hospital and I wanted to simultaneously sob and punch the nurse who was hurting her). She's also smiling a lot, tracking, mimicking tones, and can put weight on her legs. Her neck is getting very strong thanks to some intense tummy time and she can army crawl up her daddy's torso. We love you baby girl, but please stop growing up so fast.

Ellie Photos - Weeks 7 & 8

I know that we have some making up to do here -- Ellie has changed so much since the last posting; she's also been smiling a lot more in the last week (and not just from gas). Here are some greatest hits from Daddy's last few photo shoots -- Enjoy!!

Sunday Best

Grandma Theresa sent Ellie a beautiful Easter dress and she wore it today--her first day at church. Daddy got her ready for church and had a little photoshoot.

Easter Weekend!!