Family picnic

Today we had a picnic for the classmates and their families. Everyone was eager to show off their kids. Ella surprised us and took up with people immediately. I'm so glad she's starting to come out of her shell a bit.

Ella was fast friends with Lana's little girl, Ashleigh.
She was eager to share her toys with Jessi's cute kids, Maddie and Grayson.
Playing with Daddy
It was fun to see everyone's kids and I'm so glad all the reunion festivities turned out so well. I'm also so glad the planning is over and I don't have to worry about it again for another 5 years!! Yea!!

We ended up traveling home without Ella. She's going to spend a few days with Grammy and Pappaw. I start a new job this week and Ella was going to have to go to daycare almost everyday. Grammy offered to keep her and we jumped on it. We know she's going to have a blast and be well taken care of. She was ready for us to leave and get to having fun. She stood on the porch saying, "See ya, Mommy and Daddy! See ya next time!!"
As great as the peace and quiet is though, we already miss her terribly!! :)