Stuck

Ellie was playing in her room by herself while we sat in the living room. We started hearing grunting and thought she was probably trying to climb onto her rocking chair. Danny walked in to see what she was doing and didn't see her. He looked under her crib and saw this! She apparently went after something she wanted and once she got it, couldn't figure out how to back up. By the pictures, you can tell she then got pretty upset about being stuck!

Next Marilyn Monroe?

Or maybe she just likes the heat vent as much as her mommy.

Blender

The only time I get cuddles like this is when Daddy uses the blender. It makes us very upset. The only downside was all the tears and slobber on my shoulder.

17 Months

 This photo shoot was all about funny faces. She got so many pretty clothes for Christmas but we decided that she needs to wear a dress every once in a while! Plus she had a headband to match and is actually tolerating them these days.

 At least she is being very lady like in her dress!

 Apparently she is getting too big to just sit in the chair.

I am 17 months old and wearing a Christmas present from Brookney. I got lots of cute clothes but Mom thought I should wear a dress now and then. My nicknames are Sweet Girl and Sweet Bear and they describe my personality well. I want to carry a blankie around the house and am saying new sounds like "Abby." I am always pointing but definitely with a purpose now. I wear size 3 diapers still and 12-18 mo clothes. I still need my beauty rest, 12 hr at night and 2 naps a day. I am always laughing and being silly, including playing keep away from Mom and Dad.

Christmas Morning

 

 Peek...

 a-boo!

 Oh, that crazy hair and that adorable smile!

 Thanks Uncle Rus and Aunt Kathy for the book and adorable hat and mittens!

 Ellie's first My Little Pony.

 She cracks me up!

Merry Christmas everyone! We have been opening presents for a week. Come Sunday, she's going to wonder why there are no more presents!

Christmas Eve

 More presents!

Ellie wants to be one of the big girls so bad! She walked around with a hooded sweatshirt on her head because the other girls had hooded blankets on.

 Getting sleepy and watching the Polar Express before bedtime.

Cheesy Grin

We hadn't taken any bath time photos in a while, so it was time. She is awesome at the cheesy smile!

Polar Express

Waiting to board the train.

Shortly after this picture, she fell down and got all wet!

Clapping and dancing to the Christmas music!

The ride had a beautiful view. All the cousins had fun singing, telling jokes, sipping hot chocolate, and eating cookies.

Santa came to visit all the kids at the end of the ride. He sat right next to Ellie and me. Ellie wasn't too upset as long as the binky was in. Santa handed out silver bells to everyone.

Who is this old guy?