A weekend getaway ...

This past weekend we ventured up to Northport to spend some time with the hubs parents. We were pretty excited to take Ellary sailing for the first time ... and I think she was excited too :)

Saturday was a beautiful day - we so love this marina! A perfect summer place!

Of course, eye protection was a must with the bright sun ;)

Ellary fell asleep before we took off sailing.  We put her down below in her carseat right where the hubs used to spend time in his carseat when he first started sailing at 6 months {Ellary beat him by a couple months ;)}

When she started to stir I quickly transferred her to the life jacket to bring her up above ....

And it was a success because she slept the WHOLE time! 

It was the perfect weather for a nice cruise in the boat - I was brave when we started to heel, I had a baby in my arms after all ;)

Ellary woke up once we were back in the marina and she was ready to rock and roll ;)

We ended the day with dinner down at the marina and then a nice walk out on the break wall.

Sunday was a lazy cool day spent hanging out at the house - Ellary loves her puppy so much, Otis still isn't too sure about it ;)

Ellary slept the whole drive back home and after a rough nights sleep up north, we think she just missed her bed as she passed out as soon as she was put in it when we returned home :)

Happy 3 Years ...

This week we celebrated our THIRD wedding anniversary!! My oh my how time FLIES!

Never did we think that three year later we'd have a fur baby and a real baby ;)

For our special day we headed up north so that Grandma could watch Ellary {we had to twist her arm you know} and we ventured out to dinner ... 

We treated our selves to dinner at Apache Trout and Grill -- such delicious food and a beautiful view, what could be better?

We were told there could be no talk about Ellary ... yeah, we made it pretty far into dinner without talking about her but eventually she did come up ;) 

After dinner we enjoyed some family time to let the food settle before dessert ;)

Of course it should be no surprise we took Ellary on her first visit to moomers for a special treat ... too bad she slept through it all :)

It was a great day and so hard to believe three years have already flown by!

And just because, a picture of the sweetest girl in all the land :)

Happy Father's Day ...

Happy FIRST Father's Day to the hubs ;)

Ellary and I love you to the moon and back!

Two Months: Ellary Elizabeth ...

One more month has come and gone and it seems like Ellary has grown SO much!

Otis wanted in on the picture action too ;)  The pup is never far from her side, and although I think he's realized he isn't getting quite as much attention as before he still loves her dearly and she loves to look at him! I can't wait to see how this relationship blossoms as Ellary gets older! 

Ellary still eats every 3 hours during the day.  We moved her into her crib at night and she is still just getting up twice at night to eat and then goes right back down - thank goodness!  She typically goes down around 9, I dream feed at 10/10:30 and then she's up around 1 and 5.  I think everyone is sleeping better now that she's in her own room.  Otis is enjoying the nightly cuddles with mom and dad again ;) 

Dad went on the senior class trip to Washington DC this month so Ellary, Otis and I ventured up to my parents again for an extra long weekend - while there Ellary got to meet her Great Uncle Marv and Great Aunt Barb.  

We were all happy when Dad was back home ;) 

Ellary is now in size 1 diapers and still fits into her newborn clothes and SOME 0-3 months.  She has started to smile and coo at is which has been so fun to have more interaction with her ;) She has fallen in love with ceiling fans and lights as well.

She typically has a good nap from 8:30-10 and again from 2ish-4.  But, that changes from day to day like most things with her schedule.  It's a learn as you go game that adjusts every quarter so we're learning as we go :)  

We enjoyed taking walks over to see Dad at work this month and even went on the Kindergarten field trip to the butterfly and bug museum. Ellary was in school a lot this month helping mom pack up her classroom too!

We made our first trip up to Northport with Ellary.  We had lots of family time and even saw Grandpa VanDyke"s corvette in the car show. 

We even made Ellary's first trip to Leland :)

Ellary wrapped got to meet Great Aunt Marj this month too!

Ellary Elizabeth, 

You keep us our toes daily and I wouldn't want it any other way.  I am so lucky to call you mine - an absolute gift I am so thankful for.

Love you to the moon and back sweet girl,

Your Momma