Ellyanna loves her play matt, she has been spending up to 45 minutes kicking and batting at the toys. There is also a mirror which she has recently discovered. She stares at herself in it and has many deep conversations in with it. I'll try to upload the video soon.

She also loves her jumperoo, she isn't a pro at yet as she is still a bit small for it, but she enjoys herself anyway.

First encounter with a boy!

This is Brady Maaskant (Alanna's nephew). Here is the story to go with the comical strip!

1. "Well hello there cutie," says Brady.

2. "Are people watching us?" whispers Ellyanna, "I have never talked to a boy in front of anyone before!"

3. "Don't worry Ellyanna, "I think that man over there is distracting your Mother, she'll never know."

4. "OK, you can hold my hand as long as nobody can see," Ellyanna says shyly!

Busted by my big sister Hailee!

Here I am with my new friends Brady and Hailee, I can't believe we were all caught smiling at the same time!

Our Family at Emerald Lake

There were a number of times Elly was just smiling away, and once or twice that she was crying.

This is just moments after the wedding, down on the pier (that is absent of any vessels for some odd reason...)

And this is later in the evening.

Lastly, Elly was certainly ready to party with Papa.