part 2 fam visit

 Chilling at the pool...

 Taking a break with Lily, Lexi, and Grandma.

 Eliana thought looking at her cousins and her Aunt Cristin was a little more exciting than the camera. I can't blame her...

 Hi Grandma...

 Ready to go for a walk to the lakes...

 Hi Mommy! It sure is hot out here!

 I sure am having fun even if I am not big enough to play with my cousins on the playground yet.

 Lexi and Lily take turn down the slide.

 Lexi cranking away on the ice cream maker.

 Lexi and Lily enjoying the ice cream they made.

 We love this window. It is so pretty outside!

Ice cream evidence...

19-20 Weeks, Aunt Cristin and Fam visit

 Thanks Grandma for helping out some when Dad was gone, and Mom was trying to prepare for Aunt Cristin and Fam's arrival.

 Giving Grandma some smiles and laughs.

 Eliana is sitting up for longer and longer periods with minimal assistance.

 Hi....I am such a big girl sitting up...

 Cousins Lily and Lexi playing with Eliana's jumperoo.

 Eliana has been growling lately. Grandma and Mom thought this was pretty funny.

 Lexi loved seeing Eliana. She was such a sweet older cousin.

 Chilling out. I think Lily and Lexi recognized a lot of their old toys, and wanted to play with them again.

Trip to the neighborhood pool. Eliana liked her new float. The canopy provided some shade.

Fun weekend with cousins

18-19 weeks

Chilling in the jumperoo...

 Mommy had to take my picture. She just couldn't believe how big I looked here!

 Hi. I am ready to go for a walk!

 Hello...Eliana doesn't seem to enjoy reclining as much anymore. She usually tries sit up now when placed on her Boppy pillow. She is doing this in the Nap Nanny and the swing too. Needless to say, getting her to take her nap has been a bit of a challenge lately...On the bright side, she is really sitting up better, and can stay up longer by herself now.

 Eliana has been enjoying biting her teething rattle Nana and Papa gave her for Easter. She is getting more coordinated holding her rattles too.

 Hanging out with Papa while Mom got some stuff done around the house.

 One of Ellie's favorite rattles. It is a little lighter, so not quite as frustrating to keep a hold...

Hi Daddy...I will miss you when you are gone for the week.

Weeks 17-18

 Reading the paper with Dad...

 Chilling with Dad, catching up on current events...

 Eliana has started paying more attention to her playmates in her jumperoo. She still loves biting the front cloth, but she is becoming more aware of all the cool toys.

 Yes, Mommy?

 Well hello....

 Friends!! Eliana had Aven over for a play date. They sure had fun in Ellie's crib. It is so fun to have Aven living here in Houston now. He is almost exactly 3 months older than Eliana. Fun times...

 Snuggle time...

 Gabe came to visit Eliana this past weekend. She sure had fun hanging with him. He gave her lots of love and attention!

 Come back and see me sometime Gabe!

 Getting ready for her first swim!

 Ready to walk to the pool!

 Family trip to our neighborhood pool. Pretty hot, but Ellie had a good time.

 What is going on here, Mom?

 Pool time!!

 This doesn't look like my bath. Hmmm...

 I think this is going to be fun. Just trying to get in the groove...

 Hanging with the big kids at brunch after church. Thanks Auntie Cristin for my pretty white dress!