ONE YEAR OLD -- episode 7: Grandma & Grandpa Joe Visit

We bought Ella a small "doctors cart" (has a bunch of play doctor equipment that she is too little to understand yet) at a yard sale nearby and gave it to her for her birthday. Once she discovered she could walk with the cart . . . she was off to the races in all directions. Luckily Grandma and Grandpa Joe were visiting and were able to enjoy the memories with us.

Presents with Grandma and Grandpa Joe

After she gave all of her new animals sufficient hugs she began to "try on" all of her clothes. She would wrap them around her neck and then look up at me and grin. We would then proclaim how pretty she was in her new clothes. :-)

Further video of little Ella off to the races (of course b/c this is a couple months behind she is walking MUCH faster now, but you get the idea).

Summit found good use of Ella's new found skill as well and opted for a ride or two. I can't believe how much of a little girl she is in the picture. As always, some quality time with Grandma at the piano.

While Grandma and Grandpa Joe were visitng we all took Ella to her very first AIR SHOW. I grew up going to air shows with my dad and David (the pilot) has always loved them, so we trucked on down to Winston-Salem foto see if Ella felt the same way.

Turns out she loves to watch airplanes too - along with snow cones . . . imagine that.

Jet engine school bus - a big hit with Daddy.

Worn out on the ride home.

We enjoyed a home made carrot cake for our celebration with Grandma and Grandpa Joe. Ella approved :-) ( I can't get the birthday song clip to upload -- check back I'll keep trying)

Would you like some cake? Ella is VERY into sharing food right now!

Summit enjoys eating the left over crumbs then having a nap on the high chair.