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Elianna at 12 weeks old

Ellie (2.5 months) and her only cousinRegan (5 months) "playing" together.

This picture is taken about two seconds before Regan decided to use Ellie's wrist as a teething ring. Ellie wasn't thrilled. :) Regan already has two teeth!
Ellie on her play mat...she's just started to show an interest in the wonderful world of toys.

Hi everyone! Here's some new photos of Elianna for those of you who are far away and can't see her in person. Things here are going really wonderful...what a peaceful and quiet little town we've moved to! Everywhere I go I run into someone I used to know who's all grown up (or has grey hair) now. We've been spending tons of time with the family (my sister Leila came out for the weekend, so we had a family pizza night, a kabob night, and this morning, a big waffle breakfast) and also just going for walks, meeting up with old friends, or hanging out at home. Rob still hasn't found a job but has had some great interviews. We're not worried, knowing that God is in control and can open up a door whenever He wants to...but your prayers are appreciated! He has always provided, and always will. Speaking of which, we really needed a couch to fill our living room with, and we figured we'd just get a used one until we're more established. Well, I was praying about this and asked God to help us find one. The next day I looked online and called the number of a guy who had a couch and swivel rocker for sale. He called back and we arranged for a time to meet the following afternoon. Wouldn't you know (this is my home town, for ya) he's the brother of my uncle's wife, who I've known for years (which is good, because really you don't want to buy a couch from just anybody - it's better to know WHOSE germs you're sitting on :). Not only that, but he says that after he got off the phone with me, not knowing who I was yet, he felt God prompt him to give us the couch and chair for free. :) SWEET! You may catch glimpses of these beautiful pieces of furniture in the background of the photos. :) hehe...beggars can't be choosers! At least they're super comfy. Anyhow, hope you're all doing well. Talk to you soon!

Ellie in the car for a diaper change during her first-ever weiner roast.
She's become all-consumed with trying to get both fists into her mouth at the same time. It makes for a big slobbery mess, but sure does keep her occupied!


The smiles are definitely not accidental any more!

Ellie with Auntie Dana. It's so amazing for me to have my family close by.















Ellie's first try in the swing that Aiden is lending her (thanks, Aiden!). This time was relatively uneventful. The SECOND time, however, ended up with Ellie sitting in a huge pool of her own vomit. Note to self: wait longer than half an hour after a feeding to put her in the swing. :)

Ellie's favorite facial expression.








I wonder who she got it from? :)

No, it's really exciting that Ellie's responding to our faces now. She loves it when we stick out our tongues at her.

Ellie asleep on the floor of our new place. We could never do this in our basement suite, as we only had a thin carpet over a concrete floor. Sun streaming in the windows and a soft floor, what more could a baby ask for!?!?




Elianna doesn't seem to mind her new bedding. Finding the bedding I'd been searching for was JUST the inspiration I needed to take the plunge and move Ellie from our room to her own bedroom...*sigh*! My little girl is growing up.

Hey Folks. Elianna, my mom and I arrived safely in Steinbach last night (and Ellie only screamed for half the flight)! Rob and my dad are currently driving across the country with the trailer of stuff, hopefully stopping here and there for the occasional gut bomb (greasy burger)...so we'll be seeing them tonight!! I got to see our new joint and it's HUGE compared to what we're used to!! MAN, I got a PANTRY, a walk- in closet, and three other closets, and our old place only had one TEENY little closet in our bedroom, and the door didn't even close. Plus we got a DECK and now i'm dreaming of the cherry tomatoes i'm going to plant, and the hummingbird feeder i want to hang. PLUS we have two bathrooms...HALLELUJAH! I won't tell you why that's a relief, but it certainly is. :) ANYHOW, all this to say that things are going well, and I'm so thankful to the Lord for taking care of us.