This One's For Beppe

So on June 9 (our anniversary), Dave had the honor of officiating at the wedding ceremony of his niece, and Ella had the honor of being a flower girl. I, of course, had the honor of sitting and watching them perform their duties quite well. Here's a pic of how cute Ella was. (You'll just have to imagine how cute Dave was)



The next morning we were able to be present as the newly married couple opened their gifts. Ella was a wonderful "helper" through the whole thing. Upon opening one of the presents, they found a nice large roasting pan. But what is even more noteworthy is what was INSIDE this pan - a rubber chicken. Ella immediately "took" to this rubber chicken, making it talk, well, crow really, and carrying it with her wherever she went. That afternoon she took a nap, and needed to have it by her side to snuggle with. She played with it non-stop, feeding it (literally) and making it crow. ARRR ARRR ROOOOOO!!!!



She and the chicken were companions up until the day we left. Yes, I was a very mean mother and made us "forget" to take it with. The last thing I wanted was to hear "ARRR ARRR ROOOOO!" in the car for 7 hours straight. Or another thing to move for that matter. But for some reason, I don't think that's the last we'll be seeing of that chicken.....