Ella's First Rollover

Well, it's official...Ella rolled over from her tummy to her back.  It was two days before she turned three months old.  We were on the floor playing and she started getting up on her side.  I just knew she was going to roll over so I grabbed my video camera in hopes of capturing the moment.  YEAH...I did!!!  She rolled right over.  What a big girl!  I put her back on her tummy and a few minutes later she did it again.  I am amazed daily at how she is growing and changing.  She is so much fun!  Watch her big moment...

Ella's First Christmas

We celebrated Ella's First Christmas on December 19 before leaving for Florida.  We woke up that morning opened gifts and ate brunch.  It was perfect and she had a blast looking at all her presents.  By the end, she was tuckered out!  We left later that night and headed to Bostwick to stay with Russell's parents and celebrate with them.  It was a great visit and Ella was at center stage.  On Thursday, we headed to Vero to spend Christmas with my parents.  Ella did great in the car and sleeping in different places.  We really enjoyed seeing everyone.  Ella even got to meet her great grandparents which was a real treat!  Having her there was the BEST Christmas present God has ever given us...so BLESSED. Here are a few pictures...

Christmas in Charleston





Ella's First Christmas




Aunt Maria and Ella




Ella's Great Grandparents



Peepee feeding Ella



Christmas morning brunch




Grandma and Ella napping




Thurston Family Christmas Eve



The D'Albora's visit Charleston

My brother, Dawne and Izzy came to visit the first weekend in December.  We had a blast! Everyone was a huge help with Ella and Russell and I were able to have a date night!!  We went to the Christmas market which had activities for Izzy to do and a bounce house!  We also played at the park and enjoyed dinner out!  It was so nice having them and we hope they come back again real soon.  We love you!


Izzy at the play park




Izzy and Daddy twirling



Ella(aka Baby Daisy) with Daisy Duck



Izzy riding the pony




D'Albora Family



Me with my two favorite girls



Cousins



Thanksgiving with Family

Russell and I sent Thanksgiving at home with his parents. It was great! We cooked a turkey with all the fixins' and Ella was the highlight of our "Thanksgiving". She is such a blessing and we couldn't be happier.   Russell and I also went over to our friend's house for another Thanksgiving feast.  It was yummy!!

Our Thanksgiving table





Russell's parents at Thanksgiving




Thanksgiving with the Hollifield's



Russell, Heather and Baby Pea on Thanksgiving






Happy "1 week" Birthday Ella

Grandma Mimi bought Ella a cupcake so we could celebrate her birthday!  Here is a picture of Ella on her big day!  We love you Baby Pea!!

Happy Halloween

Russell and I spent Halloween handing out candy and admiring all of the adorable kids in their costumes. Ella wore a little Halloween onesie and was cute as she could be. We were able to take some family photos for you to enjoy. We had a blast on our first Halloween with our little pumpkin!