Ellasyn is 14 months...

And there is no stopping her! She is starting to get the hang of running, she loves to be chased, and she loves to dance. Her moves can include bouncing up and down, swaying her head from side to side (think Stevie Wonder), stomping her right foot and, added just today, a little ballerina-esque twirl that she does until she is too dizzy to stand.  A clip of some of her bouncing moves...there is no music so please ignore my goofy voice in the background. Better yet, mute would be a good idea. :)



Her rocking chair pictures were a chore this month. She is so active and easily distracted by anything that she would rather be doing.  Ethan stepped in and helped with this session.  He is great at grabbing her attention and then snapping a quick picture.  I guess I am not as entertaining as he is. :)

~this is my favorite~

~I would much rather read this book~

~So we stuck her back in the chair, and I read while Ethan took pictures~

~making a "bunny face"~

She has started to become more aware of the fact that she does not know everyone that speaks to her.  She has a new face that she gives to people when she is shy, and sometimes to us when she is trying to figure something out, or just being silly.  Ethan was finally able to catch her on camera...

Ellasyn brought me Ethan's shorts and begged for me to put them on.  She walked around the house for a while just as proud as can be.  She loves her Daddy!  When she walked out of them, she brought them back to me to put on again.   I love that you can see her little belly sticking out!

What beautiful weather we have been having lately.  Highs in the 75s - 80s... a dream come true! Ellasyn has enjoyed being able to play outside without Mommie begging to go back into the a/c.

Papa was near Arlington for work and he stopped by for lunch.  He took us to Chuy's (Mommie's favorite TexMex!)  Ellasyn hadn't been there since she was in utero... she enjoyed the experience much more this time. I am sorry that the pictures are all mixed up...

~enjoying her play set in the back yard~

~she learned that it is way more fun to go down the slide on her tummy~

~swinging on the big kid swing~

(contrary to the scowl on her face, she was having a great time)

~washing the table after she finished her lunch~

~her favorite thing is to pick up leaves, bark, rocks, etc. one by one and hand them to you~

~"Here's another one Mommie!"~

(and again with the scowl... she really is a sweet girl!)

~intrigued by the "bird" that has landed on our table~

(I have never been so entertained to have a fly on our table at a restaurant)

~posing for a quick picture before we leave~

She is such a joy! We are so blessed and continue to be blessed by her and by supportive family and sweet friends.  We love you guys and we are so glad that we are able to share our stories with you!

Love, The McDaniel Family