Our Little Daredevil

This was taken last weekend at a nearby Autumnfest. They have a great playground there and the slide was one of the highlights.

Ella "After"

I had to post her after the debacle of trying to get her in her costume. She does look pretty, though, doesn't she?

No costume this year!

We tried to get Ella dressed for a neighborhood Halloween party today, but as you can see, it did not go too well. She kept trying to tear it off (we think because it has black on it), so we ended up putting her in a fancy pink dress. I think she may be taking after her cousin Erin-uh oh! :)

Ella loves her Mimi and Papa!

Ella got lots of attention this week from her Mimi and Papa! We loved having them and went out to a great restaurant in Scottsdale last night, called Mastro's Ocean Club. Our table was next to an open window (which is perfect at this time of year in AZ) and we had a delicious, yet expensive side of lobster mashed potatoes.

Botanical Garden

We went  here the other day with Mom and Dad and checked out this butterfly garden. It was not all that impressive, although Phil got this great picture.

Our New Pet

Mom and Dad Dugan are here to visit this week. They picked up this turtle for us in old town Cave Creek. He now has a home in our backyard.

Sunrise Dance

Saturday morning, we went to see part of this maturity ritual for the Apache girls. This girl is doing a rhythmic dance with her godmother and facing towards the sun.