Ellie's New Jungle Jumper

We had Ellie in a Rainforest Jumper at Church in the nursrey the Sunday before we left and man oh man, she loved it! We decided we had to go out and get her one, but that we'd wait a few days and get one in Delaware - tax free and one less thing to pack! She can be in this thing forever - she jumps and jumps and jumps and blows bubbles more than any baby I've ever seen and she squeals (quite loudly at times) with delight! I couldn't decide which video was cuter, so I posted them both: Enjoy!!! GO ELIANA!

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Harley Ride

Maybe I'll actually learn how to ride one of these things myself one day!
It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, so us proud and happy Harley owners decided to get together for a ride through the scenic Brandywine River Valley. It was a lovely and fun 2 hour trip total. Dad and Mom had their new bike and Dave and Alvana joined us from Jersey on their bike!

Uncle Matt Holds Eliana (while Mommy sings her silly song)

Family Times in DE

Mommy is being goofy with me!Such a happy baby girl!!! Ellie goes for a ride on Bella!Uncle Dan and Aunt Sarah with precious EllieUncle Matthew holds happy little EllieEllie with Granddad and Grandmom GoodwinNeeners and Nanners Havin' a BlastEliana with Grandmom Smith

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!