Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Frozen in Time

Ella and I matching in black and white for the wedding. This will be the only wedding picture I'll post, but Courtney, if you're reading this...you're in for a REAL TREAT!!! :)


On Sunday, we went on a wonderful hike at Mollala State Park.


Aaron instructed us to all just keep walking for some pictures, but Janice, of course, made fun of Aaron wanting some "butt shots" and smacked what her mama gave her. :)


Then she decided to show off her not-so-smooth ballet moves. Oh, Janice.


Artistic shot.


Aaron found a baby snake to show Ella, who kept calling it a worm.


We walked all the way to a beautiful viewpoint of the Willamette River where Ella decided to rest and soak in the scenery.


Grandpa "Gomer" and Ella definitely share a very special bond.


Ella wanting to be the only one in this picture. Poor Dan!


After the wonderful hike, we headed back to my in-laws' where everyone showed up for Ella's 17-days-from-turning-four birthday party. Ella loves her Uncle Andy, who patiently swung her A LOT this day.




The gals at the party (minus Danielle).


Ella absolutely glowing as we stood around her and sang "Happy Birthday." Notice the SpongeBob cake!


Inhaling her cake and ice cream!



After cake and ice cream, it was time to open presents! She got lots of puzzles! :)


Andy being, well...Andy!


Meet Hadley. The cutest 17-month old baby girl you will ever lay eyes on!


Ella sporting her new red bikini and homemade tutu while doing a ballet move.


Look at those blue eyes!


Bonding time.



After all the cake, ice cream, presents and playing, the girls had to relax in the hot tub. Haha!


Wonderful time with wonderful family and friends! How did a girl get so lucky? :)

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

You have one beautiful little girl!

Suzy, Not a Fertile Myrtle said...

It sounds and looks like everyone had a fantastic time!