Naples Girls Weekend

Well, it's been a VERY eventful couple of weeks. Our entire family was struck with the flu, and it was brutal. I was hit first, then Eleanor and Justin... we were a sad bunch. We were so sick that Ellie and I had to postpone our trip to Naples. But, we eventually made it and had a great time while keeping it low key since we were still recovering.

I flew solo with Ellie for the first time, and for the most part, she was a trooper. Or should I say the neighbors sitting next to us were? Ellie's social graces made up for her fussing a little as she settled down to sleep. Our neighbors were so enamored with Ellie that multiple people asked to hold her on each leg of our flights. Since our daughter doesn't know a stranger, I took everyone up on their offers. 

Naples was beautiful! We checked out Bay Design where Aunt Katie works, had lunch downtown, strolled 5th Avenue, went on walks, and hung out at Katie's apartment. It's was a great Girls Weekend, considering we weren't the healthiest pair.

New tidbits with the little bit:

: Ellie loves eating finger foods and prefers that to us feeding her.

: Clicks her tongue all of the time.

: Knows how to sign milk, more, dog, and all done/finished.

: Continues her dog obsession.

: Our daughter LOVES eating out. Her favorite spot is Casa de Luz, a local vegan co-op place. 

: Non-stop finger sucking. It used to be only when she was tired or hungry, but now it's constant. We're not sure if it's because she may be teething, bored, or just really orally fixated. If we continue at this pace, we'll need to start an orthodontia fund ASAP.

Bama and Gampa come for a visit today, so Eleanor is sure to be spoiled rotten.

Ladies Lunch... Too bad Eleanor is so shy

Love that Florida sunshine

Photo op at the beach we never made it to... so picturesque!

This retiree circles downtown Napeles everyday with this camel head. He talks to it, swivels the head so that everyone can see, and even kisses the camel. We were thoroughly entertained driving behind the "show.

Nana and Ellie having a picnic on the porch

Swimsuit model

Heart tights for Valentine's Day

Ellie showing off her tongue clicking to Daddy

It was impossible to get a picture without her fingers in her mouth.

Ellie had her first pickle a couple of weeks ago. Here she is again, shuddering at the taste but then going back for more...