We went to Noccolula Falls in Alabama on Saturday to look at Christmas lights. They have a train to ride to look at lights, and they also had a nice petting zoo. The kids enjoyed it, and Ellia was a great baby!

You will see below that Ellia was not a fan of sitting on Santa's lap. She is a fan however of crawling all over things. She can take 1-2 steps but is not walking. However, she climbs in kitchen drawers, up stairs, on top of stools, etc. Some pictures from the doctor's office of all places, but you might as well take pictures when you are just waiting!

Some Thanksgiving weekend pictures, thanks to our photographers Noni and Lito.

Ellia is 1! Mommy is sad because her baby is one, but we enjoyed the day anyway. Her party was simple with a pumpkin tasting and looking cake and Dee and Pop came over. Ellia enjoyed her cards and cake and gifts. On the day of her first birthday, she started standing up from the floor but still no steps.

Three blind mice! Halloween costumes this year were coordinating with all three dressing alike. Ellia had her first sucker (thanks Lisa Claytor) at New Armuchee's truck or treat. She enjoyed the candy, and she also enjoyed playing with a balloon. Even though she spent a lot of time in the stroller at trunk or treat and trick-or-treating on Halloween night, she was happy as usual!

PUMPKINS! Ellia was more interested in "tasting" her baby pumpkin, but she did enjoy watching Elan and Ellery work on carving their pumpkins.