just a normal day...

These pictures were taken a few days ago in the dining hall during lunch
(which is why Craig is wearing an apron)

eating all by myself...too cute!

changing and growing each day...

We are trying to get into the habit of reading a book to Estella each night before she goes to bed. Her attention span isn't long, but she does really seem to enjoy being read to.
So cute to watch her try and help turn the pages!

She is just growing and changing so much all the time. We are really loving getting to know her little personality. She seems to be quite spirited ;) watch out here she comes!

Happy Girl

One afternoon Stella was laying on the floor just laughing at herself and it was the cutest thing...I was across the room and really wanted to capture her "cuteness". Usually if I walk closer to her she will notice the camera and stop smiling...but not this day! :)

Here is a progression of me walking towards her...

so happy

love this one

this is still a pretty good smiling face for being close :)
we are truly blessed with such a happy little girl

its the little things...

It already seems hard to remember the days that Stella could not even hold her head up. It seems that recently everyday I see her doing something new. These pictures were taken out in Idaho on our Christmas Vacation. It is so cute to see her roll over and then really stretch for that binky...if only she could crawl it is so close...that will be in no time I am sure!

maybe if I get up on my arms that will help...

stretch!

ahhhhh...right where it is supposed to be! good cuddle time with mama!
I am so in love with my baby girl!

Getting the cousins together...

Here are the girls with Uncle Nate and Aunt Ali (Craig's brother and sister)
Evelyn and Estella are only 2 months apart

learning to share :)

What a cutie!

I just know they are destined to be friends

so cute

Meeting Great Grandpa Harold

Oh I LOVE YOU GREAT GRANDPA!

so much love

love at first sight :)