Ellie is 46 weeks and two days old! Whew. This kiddo is growing up so quickly. More than quickly than most, even - a woman told us that Ellie is bigger than her nineteen month old! We have had a busy couple of weeks, and to be honest, I am looking forward to slowing down, enjoying the crisp addition weather, and not traveling until Christmas! But Ellie will have quite a few milestones before then -- her for first Halloween, first apples picking, first Thanksgiving, first birthday -- and maybe even some steps! She is standing with more ease now, though not independently, and she says mama and dada more deliberately. She waves goodbye, a bit inconsistently, by bending and of her fingers on one hand repeatedly. Her personality remains buoyant, and her laugh is rich and easy -- may it always be so. Her love affair with yogurt continues, but she is generally not a fussy eater. She enjoys bouncing, especially to music, and she holds her own bottle most of the time. She continues to be a great sleeper, knock on wood. Her grin is toothy -- she has six fully emerged teeth in the front -- and we made her first dental appointment before her first birthday. We've got exciting plans for celebrating -- but I won't ruin any surprises!
Here are a few photos from the last couple of weeks with our girl...
Hiking with Dada... Usually results in a nap!
Hanging out in the nursery!
Silly faces and finally a smile!
We drove to Michigan for a wedding and someone was a model traveler!
Ellie checking out the goods from her first library book sale.
There were autumnal nature walks, of course.
And lots of strolling around Ann Arbor...
And a super fun visit to a museum in Ann Arbor!
Ellie took a driving shift on the way back.
I left Zoe and Ellie with Nitin to attend a wedding, and received this photo before the couple had even exchanged vows!
Beautiful, wise soul.
They are in cahoots, and we are in so much trouble.
Next up, Halloween!
