First Birthday!

I still can't believe it, but we celebrated Ellsey's first birthday - April 12!  She may be one, but she'll always be our baby!

YEAH!  It's my birthday!

Birthday dinner at Hickory Park!

Birthday cards!

Birthday family photo!

Catching Up!

We are way behind on the blog and Ellsey has been busy!  Here's a quick update!

Finally headed outside to play in the snow!

We only got one day this winter that had enough snow to sled!

Ellsey playing at daycare!

Ellsey in front of the new house!

Caught digging in mom's purse - a new favorite activity!

Ellsey and Connor - play time with friends!

Helping mom with the wash!

Go Dutch!

Ellsey was Grandpa Gunderson's #1 fan this past week as he coached his girls basketball team to a 2nd place title!



Go Granpda!  I love you!



A Day in the Life of Ellsey

Good morning!

Meet Sam, Ellsey's daycare provider - we love her!

Playing with friends at daycare!

Eating dinner at home with mom!

Lots of smiles!

A little time to play before bed!



Winding down for bedtime! Good night!

Happy Holidays!

Ellsey's first Christmas!

We had a family Christmas at our home in Ames and also went to NW Iowa to see Grandma's and Grandpa's, aunts, uncles, and many other extended family members.  Ellsey loved seeing everyone and is thankful for all of her gifts!

Got the Christmas tree decorated with Mommy!

Working hard to get that wrapping paper off!  At one point, Ellsey got a small paper cut on her nose from getting a little too excited with the wrapping paper!  :)

Mmmmmm, wrapping paper.

Merry Christmas!

Ellsey's first Christmas!  She loved it!

Checking out the gifts!

New sled! (now just need some snow...)

It was a very exciting day!

Ellsey spent her first New Year's at Grandpa and Grandma Boersma's with Uncle Kyle, Uncle Justin and Autie Kate while Mommy and Daddy went out with some friends.  She had a great time and is looking forward to 2012 ahead!