Catching up

Geesh, it's been a while since I posted. Well, lots has been going on in the recent months. We went to Brown County, IN for a weekend and spent a week in Disney. I'm sure that's no surprise. We even went camping for a weekend. What an adventure! Ellie has been growing like a weed and becoming a little daredevil. She loves to climb, jump and dance. I can't believe in just 2 months she'll be a 2 year old!! Well here is what you are really waiting for, the pictures and videos!

Ellie waiting for the Alexandria Fair Parade. She thinks she is so cool.We went camping in Clifty Falls State Park with our friends and their two girls.
Ellie's friend Kayla Ellie, Zoe and Kayla having fun by the tent Kayla liked feeding Ellie

The family at Brown County

Aunt Erin and Uncle Zak at Disney

All dressed up for the Mickey Halloween Party

My little fairy, Abby Cadabby

Ellie and Mickey Mouse

Aunt Erin, Ellie and Marie the cat

Here is Ellie at the park playing on te slide for the first time.

Here is my little dancing queen at a street dance party in Disney with her cousins

Norris Lake, TN

This past weekend we went to Norris Lake, TN. My brother-in-law Zak and his family have a cabin and several boats there. Ellie wasn't too sure of the boat ride and insisted on staying in the cabin of the houseboat. Once we were anchored she was okay exploring. She also wasn't very keen on using her life vest suit to swim in the water, but eventually she warmed up to it. Below are the pictures.
Ellie writing her postcards while riding out on the lake. Enjoying the water and squirting people.

Finally she likes the water.

Ellie was even brave enough to start jumping in to the water!

Ellie and auntie Erin Paddling the raft back to the boat

Uncle Zak and his baby Halle

Below is a video of Ellie jumping in to the lake. Sorry for the shaking, I was in the water and the wake was hard to keep the camera steady.

Lovin' Summer

Ellie has been loving summer. She's been working in the garden and swimming. She never wants to come in the house, even when it's a 100 degrees outstide. I've been lacking on pictures, so here they are.
Ellie's spaghetti face. She was constantly trying to clean her hands. My child for sure! Ellie loves her cat

Ellie really loves her dog! Not sure the feeling is mutual

Ellie's new favorite snack 'pop-pop'

Ellie picknicking with her friends

A cheesy smile in a box!

I look away for a second and she had made her way on top of the table.

Intently reading her coloring book

Ellie is very good at cleaning. However, she has to make the mess to clean it first. The video tells all

Ellie is very interested in piano. Listen to how well she plays!

Ellie likes to watch Sesame Street while she is eating her 'pop-pop'. She likes taking handfuls

Hocking Hills/Fun with Ellie

The three of us went to Hocking Hills a couple weeks ago. It was a great weekend trip. Recommend to those who love the outdoors! We went hiking with Ellie and she really enjoyed it, even being on her daddy's back!
Below are pictures of the neat hiking areas and waterfalls.

As Ellie 'ages' she is starting to show her personality. She is a fun little girl.

Below are pictures from a wedding we attended over the weekend.

She danced all night and I couldn't get her off the dance floor. Finally I have someone to dance with!

Ellie decided to get in my closet and try on some shoes. She chose the snow boots!

Ellie found out she fit in Chloe's cage. She even closed the door herself.

Below is a video of Ellie dancing at the wedding.

Spring

Spring has been very busy for Ellie and I. We've been to Disney, Miami, the zoo and the park. We frequent the zoo and the park a lot. Good exercise and nice weather.

Picture at the beach. Poor Ellie was sick the whole vacation and I caught it halfway through. Hopefully the next trip to Florida will prove to be better. Grandma and Ellie at the zoo.

Falling asleep on the way home from the zoo.

Eating at her table on the deck. Hard to keep the dogs away.

Easter dress. Thank goodness it was warm!

Easter egg hunting.

Waiting for the Reds Opening Day parade to start. A first for both of us!

Bubble beard. She loves sticking her face in the bubbles.

She fell on top of the pool cover and got all wet. Decided to eat her snack naked before bed.

Bad hair day!

Read her shirt and then look at her face. Hilarious! (If you can't see it says "I made a Darth Doody")

Mommy and Ellie at the zoo.