The Lip

Ok, I know this is a little mean, but I really think this is one of the cutest things that Ellie does.  We call it "the lip."  When she starts to get upset, she frowns and sticks that bottom lip out...

It cracks us up every time.  It is just too adorable.  I know it may seem a little strange that we get such a kick out of our child getting upset, but you just have to see it.  Here is a picture my mom took with her cell phone.  It isn't very clear, but you get the idea.

We are doing pretty well right now.  Ellie is four months old and it growing fast.  I am still trying to get her on a regular napping schedule during the day.  This has been extremely frustrating.  She is way too attached to her mama.  If anyone has any suggestions, I'm open.  Please call me!  I am just trying to piece together all the bits of information I can get.  Trying to figure out this parenting thing...  Ok, got to go.  Someone just woke up. :)

Ellie at Play

Here is a two minute video of Ellie having "tummy time."  The music you hear is her little octopus toy that she loves.  She always tries to climb over her boppy pillow, but as you can see, it doesn't quite work out.  Enjoy!

Ellie's First Easter

Here are some photos of Ellie at Nana and Pop's house during Easter weekend.  Unfortunately, we don't have any digital photos of her in her Easter dress.  Those are on Pop's camera.  But we did enjoy dressing her up with some lamb ears.  She had a great time, and slept for 8 hours for the first time.  Yeah!!!!

Ellie's First Beach Trip

This past weekend, we had the opportunity to go to the beach for a quick getaway.  It was so nice to have a change of scenery for a little while!  We still can't really take Ellie anywhere because of flu season, but we were able to breathe some fresh ocean air with the screen doors on the balcony.  The weather was beautiful!  We ordered take-out and Justin cooked for me one night.  It was wonderful.  I feel a bit rejuvenated.  It was hilarious to see all of the snowbirds at the beach.  They were everywhere!  We were by far the youngest couple there.  It was so nice and quiet.  I hope we get to go again soon.  Thanks to the Reynolds' for letting us use their condo for the weekend.