December

The first snowfall of the winter.

Snow Angels!

Christmas Preparations

Ellie was very curious when Justin brought up the tree. He told her what it was and even though she obviously didn't remember it from last year, she screamed like she knew it was exciting and shouted, "Christmas Tree!!!"

Decorating the tree.

Painting a gift for her grandparents at Paint N Play.

Taking a break from painting to play with her friend Austin!

Making a yummy treat - almost all by myself!

And making sure to eat plenty of M&M's while I'm at it!

Lots of excited cheering, dancing, and running at the Festival of Lights!

Ellie could have stood here in the cold and watched the show on the lake for hours if we let her!

Christmas

A new Elmo bike helmet for the spring!

Santa's note to Ellie.

Christmas Morning

Giving her Cabbage Patch baby a bottle.


Ellie turns 2!!!

Hi, Bob!

Ellie's Birthday Party at Chuck E. Cheese. Right before this picture, the giant mouse had placed the Birthday crown on her head. She is not a fan of anything that is dressed-up!

Daddy in the ticket-blaster!

Watching the characters on stage and dancing along.

This is about as close as she would get to the mouse!

Birthday pancakes for breakfast!

Enjoying more Birthday cake in Terre Haute.

Grandma Lash and her three great grandaughters.