Quality Time With Grandpa & Mimi

This past weekend, Grandpa and Mimi came down from Kentucky for a visit. They hadn't seen Ella Ann since mid-August, so they couldn't believe their eyes when they saw how much growing she has been doing. Ella Ann got to show them her latest and greatest "tricks", which include standing unassisted, pointing at every single thing and recognizing people and objects by either pointing at them or going to "fetch" them, such as her beloved blanket and duck! She also gives lots of open-mouthed kisses and hugs!

They brought Ella Ann a much-coveted Tickle Me Elmo for her to play with; however, she was very afraid of it when she first saw it, but has now started to warm up to Elmo and will even laugh at it. Once you press Elmo's belly, the crazy thing falls over hysterically laughing and rolls around on the floor and then stand itself back up. Spencer and I don't understand what the Elmo hype is all about after seeing it, but Ella Ann seems to enjoy it! She will sit in front of it and pet it's belly, grab it's nose and give Elmo a kiss!

We went to the mall on Saturday and did some major Christmas power shopping! We wore Ella Ann and Grandpa, who tagged along for the ride, out! We went to a neat restaurant downtown that night called Pitty Pat's Porch, that featured southern-style foods. We all chowed down, but Ella Ann out did us all in the eating department! Let me tell you all that the child downed some black-eyed peas, collard greens, gravy-infused biscuits, cornbread, salmon, mahi-mahi and a truckload of fruits and veggies! Strange, I know!

All in all, we all had a great time this weekend and wish we could have extended our time a little more! Thanks again Mom and Dad for everything! See you soon!

Ella Ann posing with Mimi

Ella Ann giving Grandpa a kiss on his head!

Ella Ann is checking out Elmo.

Grandpa, Mimi and Ella Ann before church on Sunday.