one last 2011 hug...for auld lang syne

computer whiz or concert pianist?

may i please see the children's menu?

working on her table manners while out for luncheon

crawling off to bed

ready to take on the playground

christmas jumper #2

merry christmas to all and to all a good night

thanks to everyone for ellie's lovely presents! 

ready for santa!

this little light of mine

ellie's first hanukkah, in honor of her great grandmother nanu (whose menorah is pictured here)

christmas finery

viewing the tapestries at the V&A

lending a helping hand

don't forget your gloves dad!

¡feliz estreno!

it's traditional in spanish to say 'feliz estreno' (happy first use) when someone wears something new for the first time.  today, ellie is wearing a new outfit from her great aunts monique & patricia.  ¡gracias tias!

inter-generational swing

getting some fresh air with grandmother veronica

pint-size tree for a pint-size ellie

getting very good at smiling for the camera

post-breakfast pajama time

it's beginning to look a lot like christmas

ellie visited mommy's office today & examined the christmas tree (and associated fake snow) with interest

proof positive - ellie walks!

at last, a true toddler

pea-lightful

no more mushy peas for ellie! she had a blast this evening practicing her pincer grip on her favorite new finger food.

mommy & me

it's been a hard day's night

exhausted on the way home after an evening christmas party

study in charcoal

ever the culture vulture, ellie viewed the latest film installation at tate modern this afternoon

baby beatnik

straight to camera

happy day

we are pleased to announce that ellie took five whole (cautious but steady) steps in a row today - london marathon here we come!

just smurfy

a festivus for the restofus

ellie had a fun-filled day getting into the holiday spirit during a post-thanksgiving/pre-christmas celebration with ashley, bob & river

'tis the season

thinking inside the box

tiny treadmill

goalkeeper

toys overboard!

baby it's cold outside

bundled up on a wintry morn

ellies just wanna have fun

huge thanks to great aunt robin & great grandmother hopie for ellie's musical birthday cards - they are much beloved! 

a breath of fresh air

an exciting day out in the countryside today visiting our friends the newtons and their four new pet sheep

hugs!

ellie is getting very good at doling out hugs - here she is with moo-cow, a birthday gift from ashley & bob

a hula-tta love from ellie

happy thanksgiving to all ellie's american friends & family!

who doesn't love an afternoon nap?

someone's in a good mood this morning...

stand & deliver

a new skill! the lookout for ellie's first step has officially begun

taking stock

ellie spent the morning opening her impressive haul of birthday presents...including her first tricycle, which seems destined to be a new favourite (huge thanks to maggie for that one!)