This past weekend Ela took her second trip to Iowa:

Then it was on to Burlington to see James & Lacey Bell and six month old Norah. Ela and Norah became quick friends. They liked looking at each other in amazement. I think Ela was a little bit jealous that Norah got to eat things like rice cereal, oat cereal, and, for the first time, a banana.

Last but not least, good old Uncle Frank. Yep, Frank and Ela bonded immediately and spent quite a bit of time together. These are just two of the many pictures they had taken together. First, Ela cuddling up next to Frank. Second, making mouth bubbles--they're the best.