How cute am I??

I know I know, I am a little biased but how can you resist that face? I can't! We had a beautiful weekend and our neighbor Jaime took some great pictures of us in the sun.

Somebody is not too sure about her hat, she tried to take it off right after I put it on but with not much hair and her fair skin, she better get used to wearing a hat.

I got that Lilly Pulitzer outfit for Ella when she was a newborn and it has been hanging in the closet and I just couldn't wait until she was big enough to wear it. She looked so adorable.

Nope, still don't have much hair but I do have some teeth! Her third one is just starting to peek through on the bottom and she is discovering lots of food she can now chomp on.

Irish Baby

There is no doubt that our Ella is a little Irish baby with her fair skin, big blue eyes, strawberry blonde fuzz and last name of Hennessy! We had a blast celebrating her first one this week with a play date and craft time first followed by some Guinness's with friends in the evening.

Craft time making leprechauns and green milkshakes.

Who needs crafts when you can play with toys? That's what Ella and Wesley thought! Ella enjoying her beverage of choice!

Look at those 2 Irish ones, Daddy and Ella. Who doesn't love St. Patty's Day?

The weather is going up to the mid 70's today and this weekend. We can't wait to spend the whole weekend outside in the sunshine.

Here comes the Sun

What a fun and beautiful weekend we had in Charlotte. Amy flew in from Dallas and met Ella for the first time and all the Booths (Steve, Lynn and Caroline) came down from Richmond to hang out and visit. The little girls had lots of fun playing together and the older girls had lots of fun getting pedicures, going out to eat and catching up. The weather was so nice so we got to spend lots of time outside enjoying the sunshine after this long, cold winter.

Ella and Caroline "hugging" at lunch. Caroline is 3 months older than Ella but you would never know it since they are about the same size! Amy, Lynn and I have been friends since elementary school!

By coincidence, Ella and Caroline were wearing the same pjs and it was too cute. They had fun "talking" to each other. I think Ella was asking Caroline advice on how to grow some hair! Caroline also liked to kiss Ella all over but Ella wasn't too sure about that!

Ella's best friend at home is her doggie Dakota. Ella loves to watch Dakota play and they often sit in the chair together. Dakota lets Ella torture her by pulling her ears and tail and is so gentle with her. Lots of times at night, Dakota will leave our room and go sleep right next to Ella's crib, it is so sweet! Dakota had a hard time adjusting to Ella arriving but I know they will grow up to be great friends!

Today was 70 degrees in Charlotte, yay! So, Ella and I went to the park with some of our neighbors and Ella sat in the swing for the first time. She liked it initially but wasn't so sure after awhile. We were glad to get outside and enjoy this wonderful sunshine.

For those of you that don't know yet, I have decided to leave my position and stay at home with Ella. Even though she was in great hands, going back to work and leaving her was so difficult so I am thrilled to be able to stay at home with her full time.