Sunday, January 17, 2010

Christmas 09 memories

Mike, Laura and Ella were able to come from Indiana and stay with us through the holidays! What a special time for these grandparents to get to know their granddaughter Ella that they don't see enough! We learned so much about Ella! As you can see in these fun photos, we found many parts of her personality. Here then, are the many faces of Ella! (Janie's page will come at a later blog)

Somewhat pouty face with Grandpa.



Expressive and adorable!



Fun Hair - in two tiny pigtails on top. Laura had fun dressing up her little doll!



A not-so-happy Ella... hopefully she'll come to love Santa!



Bright & happy Ella!


Ella - all upset soon after she arrived from Indiana off the plane. She found her mother's shoes but couldn't find her momma. She was so relieved when she found her.



Cute Ella in the car... on one of our many trips all over.



Being coy and cute...



Silly Ella - loved that blue barrel.



Curious Ella.... I can just see her thinking..."What cha doing Grandma?"



So cute... she's looking at herself in the mirror. I love the expression on her face --she's discovering who she is!



Our darling mischievous Ella!



What a pretty face and such beautiful eyes!



All Pretty for Church!



Tender time - her mom singing to her before bed or nap time.




This next section contains many fun parts of our Christmas holidays! So many fun memories!


Janelle sang with a women's group this year "We Also Sing" directed by Merilee Webb. After attending her concert at the S.L. Tabernacle, we had fun walking around the temple and seeing the Christmas lights.





Janelle adores her little nieces. She's loving reading them a story with them together on her lap! So cute!




Janelle enjoying cuddle time with her niece Janie.



Settlers! Mike and Laura, Mark & Sariah love this game!



Laura & Janelle loving their Julie-made gift!



Opening presents and enjoying the moments. BJ loving his new animal Julie made.



All my daughters playing games and enjoying their time together!



Brian & Courtney at Alayne's home party - day after Christmas.



Eating together!



Shopping together! (to watch Kylie sing @ Macey's)



Realizing the size differences, and getting to know one another.



Loving those grandbabies!

3 comments:

Laura said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the pictures mom! Thanks for posting them! Is it okay if I refer people to your blog on mine so they can check them out too?

Janelle! said...

Wow, Mom!!!! What a lot of work you went to, and I love how you captured the many faces of Ella and the many fun times we had together! Thanks for reminding me how great it is to be with the family. I sure had fun with everyone! You and Dad are the best, most loving grandparents. Thanks for providing the home, time, and atmosphere for us to all be together! Love you to pieces!!!

Sariah said...

CUTE!!!! Those are some really great pictures - of Ella, Janellers, Christmas!!