Beaches and Boxes

Ellie turned 10 months on the 11th. Hard to believe she
is getting so close to her first birthday... although she
seems to think she's way past all that. Here are some
shots from the last couple weeks.

More tug of war. Ellie and Tucker fight over toys 80% of
their time together. But for the rest, they are very cute, always
trying to sit on each other or hug or play. She is a doggie girl
to be sure.

There are lots of baby gates in the house, yet it
still never feels like enough with how wild she is.

Trying the cute and pathetic look...

"Fine, I'll just eat my way through."

Sitting and watching Nascar... she kept playing a
game where she would lay back flat on the pillow, then
laugh and pull herself up, just back and forth all night.

I don't think Grandpa is allowed to open this box
that came for him as it is Ellie's current hot spot.
She climbs up and sits on it all the time to play.

Then she screams and looks for you to come
and watch her play on it.

Ellie loves her big girl lunches. She has those
yummy frozen pb & j's, and some veggies and juice.
She scarfed the whole sandwich down in no time.
A girl after my own heart. I think I've had peanut butter
and jelly for lunch at least half the days of my life.

Ellie got to play at the man-made beach here at lake
Montclair. She seemed to enjoy it. I just think she
looked cute in her swimsuit.

Checking out the sand and water.

Having fun with Daddy.

And of course, playing with Mom.

Who can resist a hug from this monster?

I think this face pretty much sums her up. She's crazy...

...and wild...

...but so stinkin' cute!