Ellena 2008

Its been so fun to watch little Ellena grow up! This shoot was especially fun for me because the last couple of times I have seen Ellena has been at Melissa and Mikes wedding, the rehearsal dinner, bachelorette party (no she didn't go out with us but she was at the house before hand), bridal shower etc.. All those events have been so crazy with people and so much going on that it was hard to have quality time. Earlier in December we did our yearly shoot for her and it was so refreshing to have a little conversation with her, she was focused on the visit and playing with her toys, ya know normal kid stuff. She is just too adorable. Melissa and Mike have done a wonderful job.

She loves her rocking horse

We had tea time, although Ellena got all the cookies!

Just random fun on the floor with the stuffed animals. Kids do the darndest things.

May have been a total mistake on my part, but it was a happy mistake. Love this one.

They didn't have their tree set up yet, but the one on the deck was "all decked out" hahaha.

I am not all that great at humor sometimes can ya tell?

Everyone braving the frigid weather that day for fun family portraits.

Love this one of Ellena and Melissa.

As usual, awesome hanging out. So bummed I missed the holiday party, but looking forward to having you guys out to the house soon!

enjoy the slideshow