We visited Steve’s side of the family in Texas in early December, and stayed with Aunt Erin, Uncle Michael, and cousins Caitlin and Colin. Nana came to visit, and we also had a short visit with Grandad. Aunt Angela flew in as well, and stayed with the Hunters. We all saw Colin play the role of Joseph in his church play, explored the Lea’s new neighborhood, and gathered for an early Christmas dinner where Caitlin, Collin and Uncle Mike showed off their guitar skills. Ellie loved all the attention, but also found the new environment over-stimulating sometimes – so she wanted to be close to Mama or Daddy, and occasionally needed quiet playtime in the bedroom.
Christmas was spent at home in Cambridge, but Ellie had a bad stomach bug and most of our plans were canceled or shortened. She was sick for nearly two weeks, and didn’t sleep well for another two weeks after that. It was rough, but we survived.
New Year’s Eve, we brought Ellie to a dinner party at Brooke & Ian’s house, and she slept in the bedroom for most of the evening. At 11pm, the party got too raucous and the bedroom got too cold – so she woke up and we brought her home. But overall it was a success – it was nice to have a night out, and take her with us.
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