Christmas Eve, Chris, Ella and I went over to my brother's house for our 3rd annual gift exchange and dinner. We've been doing this with my mom's side of the family for the past 3 years, on Christmas Eve, ever since my Pawpaw passed away. Here is my momma and her first grandbaby (Ella) and my Aunt Darla and her first grandbaby, Avery. I don't think they are proud at all! LOL
There's my mom's other sister Aunt Doris and her first grandbaby is Charlie who is 1 years old but was not in town yet for Christmas.
My sweet little Ella Bear!
Hanging out with Uncle Blaker. He's getting some good practice for his baby Ethan who will be here in March!
Aunt Doris and Avery (she is 3 weeks older than Ella)
My Dad made me take a picture of him with the tissue from his gift on him and he said it was a space blanket...LOL
My sweet babies!
Chris and Blake goofing around.
Blake & Leah...awaiting the arrival of their baby, Ella's cousin, Ethan!
Granny stealing a kiss from Ella Bear.
This was Christmas morning and Ella trying to wake Daddy up so that he could video tape her first Christmas. See her talking to him...
Ella's first Christmas!
She was having fun!
Then she quickly passed out...
My heart melts every time I see this sweet little face!
A quick picture of mommy and Ella
And our first Christmas with our sweet little baby bear.
Then on to Grandma & Pawpaw's house for Christmas morning.
She's out!
And she's awake...
And she's out again...
Then off to Granny & Poppa's house for lunch...
Uncle Blake loves his Ella Bear!
Granny and Ella...
She's out again...
And she's awake again! LOL
These are the beautiful earings that my wonderful husband got for me for Christmas...they stand for "A Mother's Love" from James Avery!
3 of my most favorite men!
Poppa had all the bowls for Christmas chicken and sausage gumbo sitting out with a small little bowl for Ella Bear on the side with a tiny baby's spoon too!
She cleaned her bowl and was so full she had to take a siesta! LOL
Granny and her babies...
The next day was Chris' family's annual Spaids Tournament...Ella had to take a nap to get ready for it! She's been sleeping in her bed at night and during the day for some naps since 5 weeks. She's such a big girl and has been doing so good!!
Uncle Ryan holding her for the first time.
Ryan's baby girl, and Ella's cousin, Kyndal with a beautiful little smile!
Ella's cousin, Chase from Ohio and cousin Sofia.
This was Sunday watching football with Daddy of course in her "Daddy's Team" outfit once again. She rolled over 7 times this day! And that wasn't her first time to roll over either!
Daddy giving her a congratulatory kiss for rolling over! LOL
I woke up Monday morning to go to work and found Ella out of her sleep positioner and had to take a picture with her little belly showing!
She's a mover! She did that in my tummy too!
This is when I got her up to feed her...
She smiles so much and I just love it!
We had an awesome Christmas holiday season with friends, family and Ella!
3 comments:
What cute pictures and a great first Christmas for Ella!
Happy New Year!!
Wendy
PS - I'm glad to finally see someone who puts up as many pictures as I do! :-) I love looking at the photos!
She is so pretty!!! She looks like Daddy (not saying that Daddy is pretty, haha). My girls look like Daddy too. I guess it's Daddy's way of feeling bonded to them since we get to carry for 9 months!
Jana
Thanks so much for all those pics! I always enjoy looking at Ella's sweet face. Makes me want to have another one....hmmm...ok, maybe in a few years. :)
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