Dale Hollow

She'll thank me one day for this picture....

This past week we spent time on the water at Dale Hollow in Tennessee! We had a great week and hot weather! Elliana had a great time and was in a good mood all week long!

Elli went to her first movie this week....Romona and Beezus! We refrained from taking her to a movie because we though one of us would spend half the movie walking her around outside. We were completely wrong....she slept most of the movie and when she wasn't sleeping....she watched it! I couldn't be more pleased. She must have really like the movie because when we stepped outside she was all giggles (there is nothing better than her giggle)!!

We continue to learn more and more about her each day. This past week we learned that she loved riding on the wagon and loved swimming in the lake! She is really rocking back and forth and will occasionally find a way to get to what she wants. We are seeing progress with her attempt to crawl everyday....it won't be too long....YIKES!! These days it is difficult to talk on the phone, change the channel with the remote, etc. while holding her. She thinks everything is a toy for her to play with!

So.....here is what we did all week.....

Elli got to hang out with her cousins. (Sarah....this is the picture that I want you to try and fix. Elli had some major snot coming out her nose and I did my best to fix it....I think you would do a better job!)


Played with Nana and Papa



Played with new toys. We made a stop at Wal-Mart after the movie and Vander bough Elli her first Eeyore and Kayla bought her a Minnie Mouse. Elli also got a little puppy dog, Bernie, later in the week from Dane. How sweet of them to think of Elli! She has been playing with all her new toys!
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The lake was so warm and felt great! We spent most of the time in the water.


Vander jumping off the side of the boat

the 3 boys playing in the water....

Elli and I swimming in the water! Notice the life jacket! She did well when it was on, but you could tell she was SO uncomfortable. She couldn't move her head, but was a great sport to keep it on!

Nap time with Nana on the island

Swimming Papa! We have a little swimmer on our hands! Elli started splashing and kicking her feet in the water....it was lots of fun to watch her!!

Floating....Papa, Heath, Scott, Aunt Brenda, and Tashia

Heath and Christy
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We also did some tubing

Scott and Heath trying to push each other off. Scott was successful....Heath was not and ended up in the water 3-4 times.

So....that is me falling into the water....OUCH

Venna and I trying to hang on!!
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We played and watched lots of cornhole all week.

Heath and Dane

Scott was on the winning team 2 nights in a row!! Way to go Scottie!!

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We spent some time on the jet ski....

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Elliana spent most of her time with Nana while the sun was out.

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The wagon was a huge hit this week....especially with Elli! Aaron decided it'd be fun to ride it down the hill and boy was I glad he did....it was quite funny!!

Elli and Vander on the Wagon.
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Elli spent a lot of time with her cousin Vander this trip...

They played with his cars together

Vander fed her bottles, snuggled with her, rode the wagon with her, and played with her. He loves spending time with Elli! Different times throughout the week I'd see him sneak in and kiss her....so sweet!! I'd often hear "Is Elli coming out in the boat?" "Where is Elli?" "Is Elli playing?" "Is Elli still sleeping?" from him and Dane. I love that they love her so much! Just wish they lived closer!!
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I also had a babysitter at Dale Hollow. Kayla enjoyed spending time with her and Elli always loved it when she came to play with her or hold her. Elliana really enjoyed tugging on her hair!
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Unfortunately, we left Ohio with 2 wedding rings and only came back with one. Scott's wedding ring is probably at the bottom of Dale Hollow lake....boo....oh well....that's life!!

We are already looking forward to next year! Next year will be a lot less relaxing as we will be chasing around a mobile 18 month old! Thanks Nana and Papa for a great week!!