Take A Baby to Work day

I love that Ellie is at work with me. Sure, it takes longer to get stuff done, but I am more productive during her naps than I usually am during the day. Also, she keeps me in line when she's awake.

We talk about all the things I'm doing. It's all good.

Besides, Daddy is out making sure if I stopped breathing in public, more people would know how to resuscitate me. Yea for CPR/First Aid classes!!!

New Ellie Tummy Time Pictures!

Can I eat the camera?

What do you mean Mark was in town and didn't come to see me???

Hey, there's a mirror there!

Things to look forward to later in life...

Hi, gang.

I'm almost glad that this last week happened when it did. For those of you who haven't heard, my Grandpa Archie died last Saturday night. We just got done holding services for him Thursday morning.

Why am I glad about the timing? I'm not as talented as my sister is at explaining things like death to small children. Ellie is a baby, hence no need to explain things yet. However, my niece and nephew are old enough to get it. My sister did a good job, and kids made it through the visitation, funeral, and burial just fine. Better than I did for my Great-grandpa Tony when I was their age.

Oh, well. I know explaining complex, abstract ideas to small children comes with being a parent. I'm just glad it hasn't come yet.

Ellie was baptized!!

Pictures of the little girl's big day! By the way, T, she wore the dress you sent us that day after the antique baptism gown was put away.

Thanks to all who made it so special!