Sunday was Ella’s first time at church. I got to dress her up in her best. It was actually rainy and cold, so her boots seemed appropriate. Also, they might not fit in another week, so she has to wear them while she can. Kevin thought they were ridiculous, but isn’t the concept of shoes on a baby ridiculous? I mean, really. They don’t walk, and their feet never touch the ground. All shoes are good for are to keep their socks on. They’re not the best pictures, but deal with it.

 

We survived with two kids at church. It also helped, I had my mom there with us. Of course, Ella decided she was hungry on our way to church, so I went straight to the mother’s lounge. As we were walking to Relief Society, our bishop stopped to say how cute she was. I could see it in his face, so I asked if he wanted to hold her. He immediately said yes, and had her out of my arms. I told him she might get hungry and to come find me if she got fussy. I walked into RS, and the ladies asked where the baby was.I told them the bishop had her, and they said they couldn’t argue that one. 🙂

He brought her back with about 20 minutes left, because he had a meeting and didn’t want to chance her waking up. After church I asked Kevin if he saw the bishop with Ella in Priesthood. He looked at me and asked, “That’s whose baby he had? Man, I must look like a bad father.” He said he saw the bishop walk in and was trying to figure out whose baby he had, but after a minute turned back to the lesson and didn’t think about it again. I was laughing. Needless to say, she will be getting tons of attention at church. There aren’t too many babies in our ward, and there are tons of willing arms for those babies.

After church, my mom, Ella, and I went to visit my aunt and uncle. We had a nice visit with them, and they were able to see Ella for the first time. My aunt bought her the cutest little outfit and blanket which she’s wrapped in right now. On the way home, I drove Mom by the temple. The gates were closed, though, so we didn’t get out. The small gate you can walk through was open, but it was raining.

After a long day, and a few long nights, I fell asleep on the couch. Ella and I had a nice long nap. I never even realized Nikki joined us till I saw these pictures.