Sit and . . .

look like a toddler!

Actually, I feel like Ellie is on her way to first grade in this photo! She looks like such a big kid!

The training wheels Drew put on the bike didn't fit so the back wheel doesn't touch the ground. It actually works out perfectly because Ellie sits on her bike and peddles like crazy but doesn't move. Great for an indoor bike ride on a rainy winter day!

2

Ellie is officially a 2 year old!!

When you asked her how old she is today she says "2 old". Too cute is more like it

First order of business for the birthday girl was preschool. She was very excited when the entire class sung her Happy Birthday! Teach Betsy is one of Ellie's very favorite people!

The day continued with lots of treats and party hats at Ma-Mop's house.

Happy Birthday baby girl . . . I mean BIG girl!

Tall!

It's amazing to me that just 4 months ago we had Ellie evaluated by an early intervention specialist because we were concerned she wasn't talking yet.

The specialist was very unconcerned because she comprehended so much. She said if Ellie didn't have more than 20 words by age 2 to have her re-evaluated.

Well, tomorrow is her second birthday and I'm pretty sure she has 1000 words!!!

Her favorite game is listing the names of everyone we know.

Treat, please!

Happy Halloween!

Ellie had a fabulous time trick-or-treating in Ma-mop's and Ba-pop's neighborhood.

Instead, of saying trick-or-treat Ellie choose to get right to the point by saying

"Treat, please"

As you can see the idea of filling her basket with candy made Ellie VERY happy!

p.s. In case you didn't recognize her, Ellie was dressed up as Abby Cadabby from Sesame Street.

Pumpkin, my pumpkin

Ellie has truly been enjoying the fall season this year. She went to the fffaarrrrmm (Ellie speak, in case you didn't guess) with Drew and friends from preschool a couple weeks ago and got to pet a goat.

Yesterday, Grammie and Grampie took her to a farm by their house and Ellie saw a pony!

Today, my girlfriends and I packed up the kids and headed to a pumpkin patch near our house.

Ellie loved being outside and jumping in the mud puddles. I really had to bite my tongue to keep from yelling "Don't get dirty!"

Kids get dirty, right? Right!

Karen's daughter, Alister, is 3 and she and Ellie really play great together.

After everyone went home today Ellie asked about 50 times . . .

"Where'd Ali go?"

"Where'd Ali go?"

"Where'd Ali go?"

Baking with Nana!

My Auntie M is in town so Ellie had a day in the kitchen at Ma-mop's house.

Ellie and Auntie M rolling out dough for apple pie! Ellie's favorite part was drawing pictures in the flour.

Showing off her flour fingers Smitty was happy Ellie dropped some dough!

Wedding Bliss

We're all back home after our vacation to Florida and Shaneen's wedding.

We had a wonderful time at the beach and the wedding was beautiful!

Here are some photos . . .

The wedding was right at sunset on beautiful Cape San Blas. Sugar white sand and warm water!

Ellie and Anthony's neice Bella were flower girls! So cute!

Aunty Neen!

p.s. Ellie did amazingly well on the plane! It took a lot of work to keep her entertained but she was a real trooper!