Memorial Day

We were lucky to have Grandma and Grandpa Ellison visit us for Memorial Day. We love visitors and they are some of our favorites. It means so much to me when people come visit us. When Lexi was born we were lucky enough to have both sets of grandparents come visit and it was so nice. I know whenever someone visits us it involves taking time off work, spending lots of money, and finding the time to come. I appreciate it so much when they come. I love watching family interact with Lexi. There is something special about watching someone you love bond with your child. It is really important to me that Lexi has a relationship with her relatives. This can be tricky when you live so far away from them. I truly appreciate all the efforts made by everyone to get to know my daughter.

Lexi got sick the day Grandma got here and I got sick shortly after so we didn't do anything too extravagant while they visited. It was so nice having then around. Cole and I got to go on our first date in 6 months while my Mom babysat. It was really weird to go somewhere by ourselves. Lexi really bonded well with my parents. She loved having people ride in the backseat with her. She would grunt at my Dad and he'd grunt back. Then she would do it again followed by Grandpa doing it. They would do this back and forth for a long time. Lexi really got into it and would tighten her fists and legs and shake her whole body with enthusiasm. It was really funny. It was sad when they were gone and she'd do it because she looked disappointed when I was the one grunting back and not Grandpa. While they were here Lexi started saying dada and nana. Dada has no meaning at this point and she usually only says nana when she's crying. She turned seven months old while they were here. I can't believe how fast time is flying. I love her so much and loved seeing her love my parents and them love her back!
Eating at a BBQ joint downtown

Cole teaching my Mom to fly his simulator

Lexi falling asleep in Grandpa's arms (aka her boyfriend and grunting partner)

Lexi in her chariot going for a ride with Grandpa and Daddy


Seven Months old and cute as ever!