Family Visit

Charlie, Linda, Bryan, & Bailey came to New Braunfels for a quick trip last week. It was great to get together & have the chance to catch up. Ella & Bailey were so cute together! We went out to dinner in Gruene one night & enjoyed grilling out the house the other. Ella got to show them all around Schlitterbahn & the girls had a blast swimming & sliding. They also loved chasing each other around the backyard & their little conversations were so funny. If Bailey got out of Ella sight she would say "Where'd my new friend go? Where's Bailey?"

At The General Store in Gruene

At Baby Taylor's House

Still catching up from last weekend...
After the circus we went to the Kellogg's house for the afternoon, evening & night. Ella was so excited to spend some time with Taylor. She is growing, changing, & is still absolutely precious! We got to see her smile, hear her little coo's & she showed off with her new trick of rolling over! We went to an early dinner at Victor Tango's...Ella got a real "Dallas living" experience here. She loved the loud music & practiced some dance moves as if she were at a club. Wow! In the car after dinner she said, "I love baby Taylor. She is my sister!" Awwwww....

Beautiful Taylor about to roll over!

"What's up Taylor? Tummy time is fun!"So sweet!The girls at dinner.The dancing begins......and continues.Not sure about this move.In the "big chair" with Papa.Found a frog with Uncle D.

Circus Debut

The main reason for our trip to Dallas last weekend was so Ella could have her first circus experience. We went to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus with Meme, Pop, Nana, Papa, & Aunt Cici. Words cannot express the excitement Ella showed. I couldn't decide if it was more entertaining to watch the circus performances or Ella's face while she was taking it all in. She LOVED every single second of the 2 hour show! She still talks about it all, the clowns & elephants being her favorite memories. I think this was just the beginning of a yearly tradition. We all had a great time! Thank you Meme & Pop for planning such a fun day!

Not sure about the cotton candy.Ella & PopElla, Meme & ClownOn Papa's shouldersIntermission TreatOne of Ella's favorite parts.Ella & Aunt CiciFinale

Swimming at Meme & Pop's

Last weekend we had a wonderful trip to Dallas. We spent Friday afternoon relaxing in Meme & Pop's pool. Ella LOVED swimming...we had never seen her so comfortable swimming on her own (with her floaties,) jumping in & going under the water. Ella stayed in the pool the entire afternoon! She got out long enough to scarf down an peanut butter sandwich, & was back in for more swimming until it was time to celebrate Meme's birthday with singing & cake.

Chilling!Racing Meme to the steps.Time for a short break.Playing frisbee with Daddy - good throw!Celebration Time