The Peapod and a New Friend

This was Ella's Halloween costume....borrowed from her friend Makenna Smeltzer. We forgot to post pictures of it on Halloween.

She was so funny with the hood. It was in her eyes, but she didn't fuss once -- she just calmly held it out of the way so she could see.

On Nana's front porch.

Full costume view.

Meet Ella's new friend, Oliver. He lives next door to Nana & Papa with his parents Haley and Brian, and his big siblings Lily & Ben. He is about 5 or 6 weeks older than Ella. Ella has been rocking on all fours for a little over a week now...we thought maybe Ollie would show her how to crawl, but that didn't happen. Maybe that is a good thing -- I am not sure we realize how crazy life will get once she is mobile!

A Reunion with The Ferretties!

We got to see Abby, Eric, & their beautiful Anna while we were in Indy! We had not seen ANna since she was about 4 weeks old (time flies!) -- she has changed so much!!

Eric is hold Anna (BIG smile!!), and Abby has Ella.

Too cute!

This was the best shot we could get - not bad, as far as getting a 5 month old (Anna) and a 7 month old (Ella), to sit still for a picture!

Bath at Nana's

We visited Nana & Papa last weekend (Nov 3), and Ella had to get a bath in their kitchen sink because we could not fit her baby bathtub in the car! Don't worry, we scrubbed the sink down before AND after her bath!

Just Hanging Out at Home

Here are a few from end of October/beginning of November. Ella turned 7 months old on Nov. 6 (Uncle Swartz's b-day).

Playing on her quilt.

I think she might be posing here!

This is RARE. Ella is not a cuddler, so Matt and I love it when we can get her to snuggle!


Just a random picture I thought was funny...she loves remotes and phones...oh yes, and her new hat, too!