This past week, Ella stuck her toes in the ocean for the first time! (Seriously, what is better than sandy baby feet!) We enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing, fun and food filled week in Duck at the Outer Banks in North Carolina. Ella got to spend time with her grandparents, Aunt Farrell, Uncle David, and THREE great grandparents - Great Papa Evans, GG Evans and Great Grandmom Kitchen. What a lucky duck!Because it rained the first day, we started Ella off in the pool instead of the ocean. She did well, but did wonder why the bathtub was so big and cold.
Ella was the center of attention all week - literally! She ate most meals with us seated in her bumbo and would babble away. I am sure by the end of the week she wished we had gotten flowers as a centerpiece instead.
Mom, please get this crab off my head!
She got to spend some quality time with all three great-grandparents. Again, what a lucky girl!
And then it was time for the beach...
Ella's first glimpse of the ocean.
Touching the sand.
Feet in the ocean! Emma is helping.
With Daddy.
Time to run and play.
With Mommy.
Venturing out again. Surfer girl!
Lots of cool hats.
Ella wants a beach chair. This doesn't quite cut it. 
Ella's expression says it all.
Big feet, little feet.
Hanging out in her tent.
The fam.
Sleeping with Grammy. Everyone loves a nap at the beach.
Watching the dogs swimming in the pool.Family portrait time. We had to document four generations together in one place!
Nana and Great-Grandmom 
Aunt Farrell and Uncle David
Grammy, Great Papa and GG
Great-Grandmom and Granddad
Look - Uncle David found a carseat!
After the service
Ella decided to join Daddy for breakfast this morning...
Ella was excited to get the day started
Ella hanging out with her mom and grandmoms on Mother's Day
Grandpa trying to get a burp out of Ella after eating 
