Birthday Girl!

I can't even imagine that it's true, but Elliana is one year old today! The time has flown by, and it seems that she was just coming home from the hospital with us. It's been such a fun first year, and I've enjoyed updating the blog with new pictures and hearing from all of you. Here are some pictures of our little Easter Bunny playing out in the backyard!

Playing ball...

I'll get you Daddy...

...and you too Mommy!

A Day at the Park

On Sunday, Elliana went with Mommy and Daddy to play at Stage Fort Park. It was a very windy day, but she loved it there and we all had a lot of fun. We played on the swings, slides, see-saw, jungle gym, and walked over to the cannons to look out at the harbor. It doesn't get much better than that! Here are some shots from the day...

So much fun on the swings...

Quick, take my picture before I swing backward!

Rocking on the horse, oh boy!

Mommy and Elliana playing around the cannons...

Muffin Head

Elliana got a blueberry muffin from Donut Jim's for breakfast on Sunday. You think she was happy with how it tasted?

Grrrr, pull apart!

Ahh, finally...

Morning time with Mommy, quite happy.

Fun with Food!

Elliana absolutely loves the meatballs that Mommy makes. She likes to pick them up and eat them with her hands, 'cause they taste oh-so-yummy. Here are some shots of her making a bit of a mess while she enjoys supper!

That's a spicy meat-a-ball!!!

Giggle fits!

Happy Birthday Nana!

Elliana invited some friends over for Nana's birthday party on Sunday. Ice cream cake and cookies, yum!

Elliana loves playing with the phone. Every time it rings, she says, "Dada, dada?" as if I just called from work, even if I'm home already...

Strrreeeeeeetchhhhhh....

Just growling at some passers-by!

Book Worm!

Elliana loves her books. She loves to look through them by herself, or for someone to read them to her. She is really good at turning the pages, and usually pretty good at sitting and listening. She loves to lift the little flaps on her "peek-a-boo" books (and to rip the flaps off sometimes too.) Here she is after finding a book she wants to read...

Opening it up...

Oh boy, Curious George! (thanks Grandma!)

Turning pages...

Cutie Pie

Here are some recent shots of Elliana, looking cute. Here she is in her seat waiting for lunch:

I want some of that!

Mmmmm...that's some good breakfast Mommy!