Fun at Grandma & Grandpap's in PA

Ella and Daddy headed to PA this weekend to visit with Grandma, Grandpap, Great Grandma and Grandpap. Mommy and Buddy stayed home and enjoyed some quiet time. Ella and Daddy had a great visit! She was a trooper in the car--slept the whole way there on Friday and most of the way back on Sunday. She slept well the entire weekend, too and loved playing with her grandparents. Mommy and Buddy logged some sleep, too ;)

Ella is helping Daddy shine his Barracuda!

Ella showing off her shoes to her Grandpap!

Ella enjoying the outside with her grandparents!

Playdates & Parties

Gia looking intently at her beehive strawberry birthday cake--YUM!

Ella & Grace--always something in our mouths!!

Having a blast at Gia's 1st birthday party. From left to right: Jordan, Gia, Grace & Ella.
Gia and Ella are exactly 3 months apart to the day, and Grace is two weeks older than Ella and Jordan was born the day after Ella.

Ella has had a whirlwind of play dates recently. She loves to play with other children--all ages and sizes!

Ella having a ducky of a time at the De Stefano's pool!
Mommy & Ella playing in the pool!

At a play date at Aileen, Jake and Cooper's house Mommy caught Charlie kissing Ella in the baby pool--aren't they a little young for that??
Ella & her friend, Charlotte chewing on foam letters!

At a play date at Jaime & Tyler's house.

New Hampshire

Ella having fun in Nana's kitchen

Sitting on Great Nana's lap after having lunch with her
Angelo & me at Church Landing (reminding us of our wedding day!)
Me and my friend Angela from highschool
And...enjoying the very comfy rooms at Church Landing--I think I could live there...seriously!

We had a great few days in New Hampshire last Wednesday through Monday visiting with my side of the family, taking a boat ride with friends, attending a wedding, and hitting up the outlets (not like I could fit anything more into my suitcase--I was already over their silly 50 lbs. rule by .5 lb ...). Ella spent some quality time with her Nana and Gramps while Mommy and Daddy enjoyed some time by themselves! It seems like we may be past Ella's separation anxiety (the real test will be the gym daycare, which we haven't tried YET). She had a great overnight with her grandparents and Nana put Ella to bed two nights in a row--and she slept 12 hours each night! The weather was much appreciated--cool, rainy the first few days, then partly sunny and some what warm. It was nice to get back to NH and enjoy all that it has to offer!

Cleaning Crew Coming Through...

Ella and her "neat" toy! Elmo repeats non stop "cleaning crew coming through!" as Ella "vacuums" Buddy's fur from the kitchen floor.

DAAAAAD!

"Dad, please put down that camera and play with me!!"

Quack, Quack!

Ella enjoyed a quick soak while Mommy was weeding the garden. Mommy and Daddy were jealous they couldn't join in on the refreshing fun!

Climbing Mt. Daddy!

Our little one has figured out how to pull herself up!