So of course all the utterly adorable moments are when the camera is not rolling, but as soon as something happens, we rush to get it in hopes that she will 're-inact' whatever cute thing she did. Well, mommy was singing her a little song while Daddy was bouncing her (two things she loves). So combined together - she giggled!!! Like not just a coo or two, but she was laughing! We tried to catch it 3 times on video and this is the best one of the three we took. ENJOY!

Nana & Gramps Nelson Come for Dinner

Mom and Pop Nelson (aka: Nana & Gramps to Ellie) came for dinner on Monday night. It was great to spend some quality time with them before us leaving for a month. We also played the card game "Ten Pennies"...I lost sooo badly and Howie's last hand did him in although he was in the lead for most of the game. A very fun night!!!

Ellie is Engrossed

Eliana loves her Winnie the Pooh walker! She was sitting in it while Howie and I ate Hungry Howie's Pizza and watched an oldie but a goodie of a movie. See if you can guess it!

Sailor Sunday

No, Daddy didn't switch to the Navy...I just looked too cute in my little sailor-ita dress from Auntie Sarah, that I had to wear it on Sunday! Don't I look adorable!?!

Tammy, Tucker & Logan Come for Dinner

Tammy, her husband Tucker and their son Logan came to dinner tonight!Logan was so sweet with Eliana, but jealous when his mommy held her! LOL
Great times with great friends!

Tammy made a delicious apple bake crumb cake dessert with vanilla ice cream - YUMMY!

Ellie's new Bumbo Seat

We found a Winnie the Pooh walker on Craigs List and the couple was willing to throw in this Bumbo Seat for an extra $10! It's great for Eliana to sit in when she watches her 'My Baby can Read' and 'Learning Sign Language' videos! She sits up nice and tall and is very observant from her big girl chair!Eliana is a big girl in her BUMBO Seat!

"My Baby Can Read"

Eliana is gonna be a genious! We had heard about this 'My Baby Can Read' video and book program from our pastor and his wife who are using it with their daughter and are having success. We were in a hotel room at three in the morning the other week and the infomercial about it came on and we ordered it. Ellie watches intently and seems to be enjoying the videos and stares at the pages of the books when we go through them together. They are designed to be interactive for the parent and the child, so it's great learning and bonding time:) Eliana is our little Graduate baby! She loves looking at the world around her!

Eliana Goes Bowling!

On Saturday night, we went out bowling with Gabby and Jonathan. Ellie had just started teething the night before, so we had to be prepared with oragel and her chilled teething rings. The little angel has been doing wonderously! We had a great time - bowled two games. I won the first game at 130 and Howie won the second game at 124! The Crosbys kicked the Winter's butts:) LOL and BTW - Howie brought me flowers home since it was our 37th Monthaversary! What a sweetie, don't ya think!?! Thanks Baby!

Time with Daddy

Ellie spends some Tummy Time with Daddy. Daddy loves to feed Eliana when he gets home from work - it's baby bonding time:)

Ellie Screeching Video

Eliana likes to screech now - fairly loudly, but it is really cute. She does it when she is really happy or gets excited. She was doing it a ton while laying on our bed, but as soon as she saw the camera, she quieted down - she focuses way too intently on the camera when I pull it out. LOL But you're able to hear the tale end of one in this video:)


Look at her cute little 'Bear butt' - sounds like Bare Butt!

New Cutsie Outfit

This adorable three piece outfit was given to Eliana by Gabby Winters and her mom, Mrs. Santo. Thanks ladies - it's so cute! I just LOVE the hat and the ballet slippered feet:)

Ellie is Pointing Now

Ellie has begin pointing - not voluntarily at specific things, but she makes the motion and now that she can do it, she does it all the time:) No, Ellie is not mad at her toys, rather she is just pointing! LOLEllie looks cutie patootie in her new little strawberry onsie!