Rainy Monday

After Ellie's nearly nap-less weekend I decided to forego the gym when she slept past 8:00, which caused me to be too late for my class. Grandma usually watches Ellie while I workout so I called and asked if I could come later and run to the grocery store. Grandma said that they were open all day so I could come whenever.
Ellie ended up being tired by 9:45 and was sleeping by 10:00. Her nap lasted until close to noon and she probably woke up because our electricity went out and her fan stopped working. It took a few minutes longer to pack up since the lights were out and I had to figure how to get the car out of the garage and when we finally arrived at Grandpa and Grandma's house everyone was almost finished eating. Clark was still working on his chips and cookies right next to Grandpa. He liked to hold onto his thumb while they were eating: it was the sweetest thing.

Holding his thumb

Following lunch I ran to Walmart and the dollar store. I like to pick up cards at the Dollar Tree because they are two for $1. Hard to beat. I'm not much of a card person but their cards aren't very great. All of the "religious" birthday cards wished that God would give you all the blessing that you "deserve." Um, not Biblical. I'm not sure which religion they support.

Playing with Great-Grandpa!

Ellie behaved while I was gone and crawled (wormed?) over to me when I came in. I thanked Grandma for lunch and Grandpa for helping with Ellie and I took her home. On our way home I stopped by Lowe's since I had forgotten to grab a gift card for the graduation party this evening and I knew Lowe's had the card I wanted.
Ellie took a nap while I worked on a sewing project. First I browsed the internet for an idea for my next quilt but then I realized I had enough projects in the house that need completing. Corinne gave me a pair of white flare jeans a year or two ago and I've been wanting to make them into straight-leg pants for a while. Today I finally did the deed and altered them. The pants should probably be hemmed but I still wore them to the party this evening.

Left: before
Right: after

Nebin Estes graduated from nursing school a couple weeks ago and her mom hosted a party in honor of her accomplishments. I picked Jon up from work and we drove into Reading to her parents' church. It was supposed to be at her parent's house but it rained all day. They had a lovely catered dinner and we enjoyed sitting with the Rus', Clint and Britney, and Nebin's aunt and uncle. Wyeth Estes was there and Ellie and him shared toys for a bit. I'm hoping Ellie noticed his speedy crawl.
Jon has a big project due Wednesday so we left once Ellie started fussing and we dropped him back off at work. Ellie woke up with a snotty nose and sneezes every so often so I don't think she's feeling very well. The snot is clear so that's good - right? It seems as though green snot would be worse. She went to sleep after nursing and I hope she sleeps well tonight and feels better tomorrow. I cut out a pattern for a dress for Ellie and now I'm going to head to bed. Jon should be home shortly.

Elliesms:
Ellie loves her cup. She fills her mouth with water and usually decides to spit it right out.
Ellie throws things. When she's sitting on the floor she lifts whatever she's playing with above her head (as far as her short arms can) and throws it against the floor repeatedly. Kelly pointed out that they do that exercise on the Biggest Loser. Ellie will be nice and toned soon.