Ella slept through the night last night. Of course, she went to sleep at midnight, but that’s OK – she woke up at 9:30. It was a pretty crappy day here weather wise. It was raining and gray. We had a plan to drive to Monsey and visit Sunny’s dad and have Ella meet Sunny’s brother Jerry. We drove up the Palisades and ended up at grandpa Seymour’s at around 12:30. He was really happy to see Sunny and Ella so that made the trip worth it. Uncle Jerry came in a few minutes later and he got to meet Ella for the first time. We were hoping that Ella could meet some of her cousins, but they couldn’t make it. Hopefully they will all meet next time we come here.When we came back, Ella took a nap – a very long one and woke up to some visitors here. My parent’s friend Adrienne and her daughter Caroline – one of AJ’s oldest friends came over to see Ella. Caroline is 8 months pregnant and I think this is one of the first times that we have told Ella about a baby growing in someone’s belly. I asked Ella if she wanted to touch Caroline’s belly and she was a little hesitant at first, but then she did it. I wonder what she thinks about all of this. Caroline – if you’re reading this – it was great to see you and I hope the end of your pregnancy is easy.
Here is Ella, Mommy, Grandpa Seymour and Uncle Jerry
Ella getting a kiss on the keppie from Uncle Jerry
Ella making a fish face at grandma
A big smile for grandma and papa in the bath