Visitors and Hands

Ellie got to spend lots of time with family this past week.
She enjoyed being with her Grandma Roggia, and all
her cousins of course. She even had a webcam meeting
with her adorable cousin Roman. It was fun to see him!

Partying with everyone.

Watching tv, while modeling her new outfit from
Grandma and Grandpa Roggia.... too cute!

I sat her in Adam's hood for a little bit to give my
arms a rest. She seemed comfortable enough.

p.s.-It feels wrong sometimes to put those U of Utah
socks on her (Thanks, Lynette, Chris, and Addie!),
but they're one of like 2 pairs that will actually
stay on those feet!

Playing with Grandma again, but obviously not happy about
having her picture taken...

The "Earn Your Turkey" 4 mile race on Thanksgiving morning.

Adam did awesome, finished 7th in his group with great time!

Then he went back to finish with his mom and sister Joy.

Then he celebrated with Ellie!

Even Brianna got to join the race!

Ellie did fall asleep before Adam finished... we woke
up very early that rainy morning to stand in the cold
and watch her dad race, but it was fun. I even won a
turkey because it was my birthday!

Ellie always seems to be in funny positions with Adam.

Modeling my brithday gifts... musicals, pretty shoes,
a purse, and some kitchen scissors... quite the girly
collection... I loved it!

Sorting the mail with Dad...
Ellie has discovered her hands in the last couple
of weeks. She loves to play with them and taste them.

We call this her "Evil Plans" or "Mr. Burns" picture.
(The preflash thing on our camera sometimes makes her
eyes get all big like that before it takes the picture; it was
just a funnier outcome this time!)

Hands, Hands...

and mmmm.... hands.

Yay for meeting more cousins. We had a lot of fun
with Eph, Heather, and the boys. They even took us
to lunch to celebrate my birthday a couple of days
early. We're glad we got to see them! We got some cute
pictures of Ellie and Ezra. I love how her arm is draped
over his leg. They just sat there so calmly.

Ellie with the boys... Uncle Eph, Ezra, and Max!