A Busy July 2009

As I write this on July 25, its already been a full month for Ella. Beginning on July 4th, we see her attending the annual Woodstock parade; only the start of an extended weekend featuring her Grandma and Grandpa visiting from NY and including a picnic at the Ritchie's and a trip to Savannah and Tybee Island, Ga - two places we'll be back to soon. In Savannah the 3 generations of boys took a ghost tour and all of us a trolley tour of a very historical city. We also ventured out to Tybee and loved the closest beach to Atlanta (4+ hours). Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for making the trip. Then pause 10 days or so and Ella's mom turned 40. So another long week started with a surprise visit from Laura's best friend, Dawn, followed by a return trip to Minnesota with Dawn to visit the Morton's and friends back home for Laura. (author''s note: Ella - do not let mom brainwash you about moving back to Minnesota!). Ella really enjoyed playing with Preston and Whitney (who also turned 7 on this trip). We're not even finished with July yet, but its been a wonderful month. Here are some pictures....