SCHOOL!

Ellery's first day of school was August 16th. She is part of the Fantastic Frogs. So far she has enjoyed school and not really cried all day like I thought she might. Good for her! Maybe watching her brother go all this time has helped her to adjust. Hopefully it will be a good year for her!

Rocks State Park

Our mid-August trip to Maryland to see Pappy and family was really run. Ellery enjoyed the swings at Rocks State Park as well as acting like a chief on the king and queen seat of rocks. She was old enough this time to become buddies with Pappy. Great memories!

Creative Discovery Museum

Right before school started we headed to Chattanooga for a day of fun. Ellery was too small to enjoy the musuem last time we went, but this time she had a great time. She enjoyed finger painting with her friend Kate, and there were plenty of exhibits for hands on.

Ellery's cake face

Ellery enjoyed Elan's birthday party at the beach too. She had fun eating Mater cupcakes, and it was all over her face! Thanks to Noni for a great party!

Dauphin Island beach vacation

Ellery was very cautious with the beach and really didn't like the water at all until later in the week. Finally at the end of the week she realized it was fun to run and play in the waves. She enjoyed getting buried in the sand with Elan, and playing with Ellia. It was a good vacation!

Picture with Dee

Elan's birthday gave us a good opportunity for Ellery to take a picture with Dee. How sweet!

PJ pictures

Don't know if we should take so many pics of Ellery in her underwear (or big girl pants as she calls them) and her crazy morning hair, but Anthony grabbed the camera and snapped away. Saturday or Sunday mornings he will sometimes lay in bed with the kids. I had to capture a couple of that excitement!