Dear Ella . . .

We had a bit of an adventure this weekend. We got up early Thursday morning and drove to Grandmommy and Granddaddy's house in Alabama to visit and let Mommy go to her 10 year high school reunion. We had so much fun!!

You watched Mommy ride in the homecoming parade and went to the football game on Friday night. You looked so cute in your little Fayette Tiger outfit! On Saturday we went to Hanceville to visit Big Grandma and PopPop then that night Grandmommy, Grandaddy, and Aunt Anna got to babysit you and put you to bed while Mommy and Daddy went to the reunion dinner. They all love you so much!! I wish they could see you more often. Today (Sunday) we're on the road again heading back to Texas. The good news is that we'll be back in just a few weeks to celebrate your first Thanksgiving! I can't wait!!

Dear Ella . . .

Your sweet Grandmommy flew out here to visit you this weekend. You may not know this yet but that is a BIG deal! Until you were born, Grandmommy had only flown a couple of times in her life - the last time when I was only about 2 years old. But all of that changed when you came into the picture. Grandmommy has flown twice now! Once to be here when you were born and then again this weekend. That's how much she loves us! :)

I've realized now, after watching her with you that I learned so much of how to be your mommy from her. Nearly everything I do or even say to you is similar to what she does and says. I know a lot of that comes from watching her take care of your Aunt Anna when she was little. What a blessing it was to be old enough to watch, learn, and actually remember what it was like to see my mommy take care of a baby. I know it's already making me a better mommy to you.

You are so blessed to have this amazing woman as your grandmommy!

Dear Ella . . .

You are such a happy baby! You just light up a room with your little smile.

Your Grandmommy took this picture this morning. She loves you so much! We all do! :)

Dear Ella . . .

Grandmommy gave you your very first sponge bath at home today and taught Mommy how to wash your beautiful hair. You love having your little head massaged! You were adorable!

Love, Mommy