Sunday, July 26, 2009

A Weekend of Rest



This weekend we didn't do a whole bunch... Saturday we went to Joelle's 4th birthday party and Sunday we met up with Andrew & Erica to go swimming.
Joelle's party was at the inflatable gym... Tons of fun!!
Woo-hoo!!!
The birthday girl, Joelle, and one of their friends from school, Takara.
The Ellies
Singing "Happy Birthday" to Joelle... I think the dark kinda scared Ellie.
Joelle and Cathy!
Ellie, Sammy, and Ellie

Thursday, July 23, 2009

Virginia Beach Vacation Adventure Part 2

Friday morning Bill took Ellie to Dunkin Donuts for Munchkins just so he could see her "sneak" them later.
Hanging out at The Stone's pool!
Ellie and Daddy just chillin' poolside!
Grandma, Ellie, and Grandpa
Ellie and Grandpa cruising around the pool in her alligator floatie.
Pool time with Grandma and Grandpa.
Even Grandma wanted a turn with the alligator... he was quite a hit!
Ellie's favorite pool float... The biggest one there! Go figure!
A group shot in the pool.
Ellie is all smiles... she sure loves swimming!!
Grandma and Ellie are squirty fish!!
Grandma and Ellie just kicked back and chillaxin'!
All snuggled up with Grandma and her new Tinkerbell blanket.
Bad weather outside... The only storm all week. We were really lucky with the weather!
Jenna and Ellie playing games on the computer!
Dance like no one is watching... I hope you never change Ellie!
Saturday, its such a fancy day...
Ellie in her Fancy Nancy dress from Grandma with her new Fancy Nancy doll from Nana. What a lucky girl.
Ellie dancing in Nana's kitchen.
Ellie and Nana petting Sassy.
Playing with her new Fancy Nancy doll at Nana's house.
At the church fair on Saturday morning... Ellie takes her face painting very seriously!!
The final product... Perfect!! A butterfly to match her Fancy Nancy dress. Fancy Nancy on the moon bounce. Rachel and Ellie on top of the mountain.
"Hook me up Uncle Bob!!"
Fancy Ellie the Butterfly Face really enjoys her snow cones!
Everyone could use a little help, especially from Fancy Ellie!
Rachel and Ellie
Team work on the moon bounce.
Off to the VA Beach Aquarium
While waiting in line Ellie looks like she is ready to doze off again. I can't blame her though, it has been a busy day and there is still so much more to do!
MB, Ellie, Bill, and Grandma by the sting ray tank.
One of the baby turtles in the turtle nursery.
Daddy helping Ellie drive the dolphin.
Ellie and Grandma checking out the flip top shark at the aquarium.
Ellie and I in the shark!
Fancy Ellie checking out the otters... they were napping!
Banging on the drum in the Native American exhibit.
Learning about the tools and food the Native Americans used.
Ellie touching the red bellied water snake... I hope she can't tell just how much I dislike snakes. Mommy, just be brave!!
Hanging out in the pool after the aquarium, the sun finally came out!
Ellie kicking on the kick float all by herself. Way to go big girl!!
This is what happens when the butterfly goes swimming... her face turns into girly camo!
Ellie and Daddy cozy on the couch watching some post-dinner cartoons.
Covered in kisses from Nana and Grandma.
Playing with Nana after dinner.
Sunday...
We were off to the beach. It wasn't the best of mornings but we definitely made the best of it!
Greetings from VA Beach!!
Jumping waves with Daddy and Grandma! Woo-hoo!
Running, running, running!!!
Daddy, Ellie, Grandma, and Grandpa down by the seaside!
Snack time with Daddy.
Having fun on the playground at the beach!
Group shot... Bill, MB, Ellie, Deb, and Jer
Ellie with her grandparents jumping over the waves... I don't think that girl stopped jumping until we got back to the car!
Tennis time with Grandma.
Ellie is showing off her skills.
Check out that sassy-pants tennis star!
Tearing it up on the bike and Grandpa is just watching her go!
Down at the park by the Stone's house. The first thing she jumped on was the giant snail!
Ellie and Grandma playing bumper swings.
Ellie and I just swinging.
Ellie is working on swinging all by herself!
Grandpa, Grandma, Daddy, and Ellie enjoying some swinging time at the park!
Uncle Bob's grand entrance into the park...
Pink bike and beer in hand! Nice one Bob!
Ellie and Grandma swinging!
Grandma and Grandpa cruising back to the house.
Monday...
Ellie and Nana's kitty cat, Sassy.
Daddy and Ellie admiring Nana's beautiful garden.
Let the races begin! Ellie raced every one of us and guess who won... Ellie! She beat Daddy,
and Nana,
and Deb! Run, Ellie, run!!
VA Beach at 31st street, a view from the parking garage.
Grandma and Daddy with Ellie in the surf.
Bob, Bill, Ellie, Deb, and Rachel smiling on a much sunnier day that Sunday.
Bob and Ellie playing in the waves.
Crash!! Do it again!!
Ellie and her Daddy
Goofing off in the waves with Bill.
Oh no! Its Ellie in a hole!
Cheetos break!!
Racing with Rachel... watch out for the sand castles!
Having fun on a fantastic day!
MB, Ellie, and Jenna before dinner.
Ellie and Rachel
Ellie and Daddy watching cartoons and unwinding after a busy, busy day!
Grandma is giving out free manicures and pedicures!!
The Stones... Pop-Pop, Nana, Deb, and Bob
Ellie with the guys.