Holiday Traffic

Our holiday traffic has now come to a close. We have been quite the busy household lately. And though we loved to have all the company, we are also glad to have our quiet and not so quiet household back. First we had our great friends Kristi, Wes, and Riley, if you remember. Then we had one night to ourselves and Grandma Jackie and Uncle Keegan arrived the next day. They made great time even with the alternate route from the I-40 closure. Eli thinks there was a magnetic pull pulling Ella's grandma to her. She had not seen her in quite a while. It took Ella about 5 minutes to warm up to her and Keegan and then all smiles.

Ella putting out cookies for Santa.

Christmas day with the fam.

We had a little Christmas of our own on Christmas morning and then went out to my parents house for more Christmas. My mom, dad, two little brothers, and sister were all there. We also had the addition of my sister's new guy that she is dating. He took things in stride and seemed to have a good time. Ella had no lack of entertainment. She was the star of the party.

Ella was more interested in the wrapping, then the presents.

Jackie and Keegan left on Sunday and Grandpa Bob showed up that evening. We had a nice, low key visit. He enjoyed reading her books (and reading himself the books).

Ella was quite fussy on his last day, we thought maybe she was getting sick. But then she had a great big poo in her diaper (missed the pot this time) and felt so much better. We all know how that is! There is nothing like it. Our little sensitive girl.

Ella had so much entertainment and attention, that I am afraid I am not enough for her anymore. Although I think she enjoys the more sedate household, she cannot understand why she doesn't get complete one on one admiration, attention, singing, coddling, cooing, rocking, bouncing, carrying, swinging, and playing at all times. Poor baby. Life is rough.