Sweet Ella Bella

Friends for Life

Ella and Madeline not cooperating for their photo opp!

Ella with Nonno

Nonni, Ella, and Cousin Austin

Celebrating 4th of July

We had an eventful long weekend as Erik's parents, Ella's Nonno and Nonni, traveled up to see us from South Carolina. We celebrated the 4th, as we always do, at Muriel's and had a blast. We had good food, spent time with good friends and family, and watched an awesome fireworks display. We had so much fun we even went back on Sunday to do it all over again. Erik's parents only stayed for a few days and headed back to South Carolina early Sunday morning with the grand kids, Victoria and Austin. They are spending the summer in South Carolina and will be having a grand old time with Nonno and Nonni. It was so nice that they were able to spend time with Ella. Even if it was only for a few short days.

Fun with Auntie Heather

Let me hold that for you, Daddy!

Last weekend Erik and I went to Auntie Heather's house for dinner. We got to visit with Great Grandpa, Auntie Heather, Uncle John, Cousin Victoria, and Cousin Johnny. While daddy was holding little "Ella Bella" she became fixated on his beer. She loved the shape and feeling of the bottle and was trying to steal it from her daddy. It was the funniest thing - you just had to be there. (In case you are wondering...no, we didn't let her try any Newcastle!)