Happy Halloween!

We had a great time in Tucson for Halloween! Ella was the cutest witch we've ever seen.

With Dad at the party

With the big kids. Zoe is the vampire (scary, no?) and Maggie is the Cat in the Hat.

Trying to get a good photo of Ella in her costume. But we were having camera issues...this is the best we got.

Proof

On the move!!!

Ella crawled for the first time today. She's been creeping for a few weeks now, but today was the big day. Hooray for Ella!!!

Weekend in Tucson

This weekend was Zoe's 8th Birthday Party at the bowling alley. We all went down to Tucson to help celebrate. It was a busy weekend, but Ella was a trooper. Saturday started at 5:30 am for the race (see below), then Sarah's swim meet, then birthday party...whew! It was a great time!

With my cousins

Maggie is the most eager helper I've ever come across

Grandma and Papa with their granddaughters

At Sabino Canyon for M and Z's Desert Dash, a 2.5 mile race with their school! Zoe defended her first place finish from 1st grade and Maggie finished the race with Sarah. They both did an excellent job!

Ella visits Colorado

We had a great time in Colorado with the Franklins! We loved seeing all the visitors (special thank you to Lizzy and Susie for flying in from Idaho to meet Ella!), and introducing Ella to her 2nd, 3rd and 4th cousins. Here are only a few of the 250+ photos taken over the past week...


Laughing in Granny's garden


In the mountains


Tea in the grass, getting a kiss from Daddy


Playing with Dad


Granny and Grandpa


Ella and her 4th cousin, Angelai


With Great Aunt Lizzy and Cousin Susie in Crestmoor Park


In Boulder for lunch


Reading Big Red Barn with Auntie Gilly


Ella soaking up all the attention


Ella loves her Daddy!!!

Last swim of the season in AZ

The water was pretty chilly, which Ella thought was funny. She just kept laughing.

Now I feel badly about the swimming season being over!

Snuggling with Papa after her swim

Snuggling with Grandma and Papa before her bath

Gymboree

Ella and Rachel on the slides (Ella with Miss Sue her teacher)

Flying with Miss Sue

Bubble time!

Playing at the park

Beautiful day

Ella and I spent the afternoon outside today. It was a beautiful day in the desert. Ella had a great time rolling around, trying to crawl and chewing on her toys. Only 5 more days until we see Greg!!!

Go Broncos!

Cheering for Daddy's team

Looking pretty

Smiling for the camera during a photoshoot to send to Greg