And God said, "Let there be light."

Today was Ellie's first day at VBS! She did great. They learned that God said, "Let there be light." Apparently Ellie doesn't want their to be light, because she has not taken the sunglasses off since they gave them to her. She is currently napping with them on her face...as I write. I am in charge of the nursery and it was smooth sailing today. There was only one child bitten...and it did not involve Ellie on either end! It was a good day!

Nana and Pop came on Saturday for a short visit and brought us mountain bikes. The bikes belonged to Brian and Adam when they were little. We bought a seat for Ellie and went on several rides this weekend. She says "Daddy bike" 750 times a day! Thanks Nana and Pop!

Arrington Vineyards

Last weekend we went to Arrington Vineyards with some friends from Sunday School! It was an absolutely fabulous day. The weather was perfect and the vineyard was gorgeous. I highly reccomend it to anyone looking for something fun to do. Ellie stayed for 4 1/2 hours and had a blast.

What do you do on a dreary day in Nashville? You decide at 10:00 to go to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. We had a blast! Ellie loved being there. We were taking a big risk by getting there at the start of nap time. She did fantastic. She went through both buildings with no problems! We were so proud of her. She loved the fish, turtles, and otters. Brian even stopped at the Super Target on the way home....bonus for me! We finished our perfect day by eating dinner at Martin's Barbeque Joint in Nolensville. Yum!!! What a great ending to a perfect day!

Best. Day. Ever.

Playgroup at the Fountains

Yesterday, Kelly and Reagan hosted playgroup at the fountains downtown. There are thrity-one fountains representing the thirty-one bodies of water in Tennessee. Ellie had SO much fun at the "bubbles." She absolutely loved running in and out of the water. It was raining when we first got there, but that didn't stop her in the least! We will certainly have to do that again, soon!

Our sweet friend Kaiser

I just found these cute pictures...Ellie and Kaiser swimming in the Shelton Country Club pool. Ellie thought she was "big stuff" when Mrs. Catherine let her hold Kaiser! Too cute!

Father's Day

Happy Late Father's Day to the best daddy in the world!!!!

It is hard to believe she is almost 2!!!!

The Shelton's have been busy!!!! Last weekend, we went to Memphis for the weekend. Nana and Pop gave us tickets to see Wicked. It did not let me down...even after four times! Nana had a little birthday party for Ellie while we were there. (Maybe they will send me some pics from that party!)

Mom came to Memphis on Sunday and took Ellie with her to Mississippi! Ellie spent the week with her Bobby, Na Na and Es. They were busy bees all week...never a dull moment. They went swimming, visiting, riding in the golf cart, playing in the playhouse, etc.... I know Mom will be excited about being childless this week! Thanks for giving me the week to get TONS of stuff done. I sure did miss her, though.

On Friday, everyone came to Nashville to celebrate Ellie's birthday and the Fourth of July. It was really no big deal...just burgers, cake and ice cream. It was tons of fun to be with everyone. Thanks to Aunt Amanda for her darling dress that she wore to the party! Ellie is now taking a marathon nap....more to come on her REAL birthday. Yikes...we have been celebrating for 2 weeks!