More Family!

Since this was Ellie's first trip to FL, she met lots of other family that she'd heard so much about. She loved everyone and was in great spirits while being held by everyone. She must have known these were those special family members we always talk about.

Aunt Dawn got to "bond" with Sarah for the first time at Thanksgiving 1981. Here she is, 28 years later, meeting Miss Ellie at Thanksgiving.

I love Great Aunt Dawn!

Uncle Greg got to hold Ellie before she headed to bed for a nap. She's all swaddled here...but that's no more as of our return to Charlotte. Ellie has moved on from the swaddle. I can't decide if I'm happy or not about this; I'm not ready to already be "done" with certain parts of her life!

Grammy and Grandpa had some Christmas gifts to give Ellie before the season started (cute Santa socks, a Christmas pacifier holder, an ornament). Aunt Myra is holding Ellie while Uncle Steve watches.

"Grammy, I want to go over there!"

Here is Grandpa with his first Great-Grandchild. He loves her sooo much. It was so special for her to meet her this trip for the first time.