We're so glad when daddy comes home!

Callie and I were outside waiting for Shawn to get home from school and I was able to capture a few cute pictures of how excited she gets when she sees her daddy after a long day with just me. She loves her daddy so much and is very happy spending the rest of the day with him when he gets home from school each day.

After Sunday dinner Aunt Savannah brought some ice cream and cones over for dessert and Callie got to have her first ice cream cone with Cousin Porter.  She loved it!

Platt Family Beach Days

                                                

Shawn came up with the idea to head to the coast for the day on Saturday for Mothers Day and because it was going to be such a perfect day at the beach. We headed to Cannon Beach and had such a great day!  Callie loved being in a giant sand box and her and Shawn dug holes and built castles for a while before she discovered the water...then we could not keep her out of it.  She loved the ocean and even though the water was freezing she played in it until we finally had to take her out to warm her up and take her home. 
We have ourselves a beach baby and we will have to make sure and take some more trips to the coast with our Callie Ann.

4 Generation shot. Grandma Ellingson, My mom, Callie and I

Callie loves when her daddy comes home from school (even if it is right before bedtime)

Zoo Days! Callie, Porter, Savannah, my mom, and I all went to the Portland Zoo on a wet and rainy day

Porter and Callie playing on cousin Charlie's gator on a warm Sunday evening

Callie and Mommy right before the Saturday evening Stake Conference Session

Callie playing at Great Grandma Ellingson's house

I fell in love and bought this little smocked duck dress at a thrift store when I was a teenager and I just found it the other day when I was going through some old high school stuff. I was so excited to put it on Callie on Sunday and I still love it...even more now that it looks so cute on my sweet little blue eyed lady.

I loved her little skinny leggys showing. She has been in pants and tights all fall/winter and it was fun to put her in a dress that showed off her cute legs.

We have loved the sunshine outside
We have loved getting out all of our cute spring clothes
We have loved our visit with Grandpa Platt and Grandma Doreen
And we have loved everyday with our little Callie Ann

Callie and (half of Daddy) before church. I love that she is holding her little dolly that she carries all around
Callie and Grandpa Platt early in the morning before Grandpa and Grandma drove back to WyomingLove this babies big blue eyesDaddy and Callie on the Salem carousel

Emily's Surprise Bridal Shower

When Brock and his (recently engaged) fiance came out to visit us here in Oregon for Brighton's Mission farewell we decided to throw her a surprise bridal shower. It was great! A few of the women from the Nelson/Ellingson family showed up (and a surprise visit from Emily's parents) for a lovely brunch with lots of yummy food, a fun interview game with Brock, gifts, and a fun time getting to know Emily and her parents a little better.
The Nelson Women and Porter. Mom, Porter, Amy, Me, Callie, Emily, and Savannah Aunt Dayna, Emily, Grnadma Ellingson, and My momEmily opening gifts-with Chloe by her side as her helperAunt Diane and AmyEmily and her mom AnnAunt Diane (the hostess and mother of the bridesmaid), Emily, and Brandalyn the bridesmaid We all had a great time together with Emily and her parents and are anxious for her to join the family soon.