Thursday, December 23, 2010

Trip to Utah

Happy Thanksgiving!
We made the 14 hour drive to Utah to spend Thanksgiving with Spencer's family. Ellie was terrific on the drive up and back, only crying a couple times! She was very entertaining in the car; we love listening to her chatter.
We stayed with Spencer's cousin and her husband who are expecting their first baby in May 2011. They liked having a glimpse of what life with a baby will be like.
We also spent time playing games, visiting Spencer's aunt Maxine (who was hilarious), going to see the new Harry Potter movie (Ellie's second movie) and enjoying the beautiful winter weather and snow.
Our sweet Ellie turned 4 months old the day before Thanksgiving
Stats: weight 13 lbs 14.5 ounces (50-75%)
length 25 3/4 inches (95%)
head 16 1/2 (75%)
She's rolling over all the time from back to belly and even rolled over 3 times in a row (back-belly-back) showing off for her Grandma and Grandpa Smith. She loves to talk and is learning new pitches every day. She's still a fantastic sleeper and is loved by all her family.

I've always wanted to see the lights at Temple Square in Salt Lake City and we finally got to!!

The temple is absolutely breathtaking. You can't help but think of the Saints that built it and all the sacrifices they made to build this House of the Lord. It's amazing!

All bundled up... she's ready to check out the lights.
I was so proud of our little girl. She didn't complain about being out in the cold once!


Grandpa in heaven with two of his newest grand babies!

A special shirt from her auntie Trina!
"Ellie your smile is brighter than any Christmas Tree"
We agree and we love the cute shirt too - thanks Trina!

Spencer, Ellie, Corissa, Martha, Graig, Tyler, Casey, Taigan, Jacob, and Hilary Smith
Taigan's special day was Sunday. All his family gathered together for his blessing. Tyler gave him a beautiful blessing. He is such a sweet boy and will grow up to be such a good example to so many people.

New warm Sunday dress with red leggings... so cute!!

Lovin' Grandma Smith!

I fell in love with Tags! He was very sweet and peaceful and I loved holding and snuggling him since I knew I wouldn't see him for a long time! This is Taigan and his beautiful mama Casey.

Can you tell they are related?!
They are all SMITH!

Ellie adored him too! She would not stop looking at him!

1 comments:

Kierstin said...

Ellie does look like a Smith but she looks like her mama when she smiles!