We actually had a bit of snow in Fredericksburg TX on February 23, 2010! The flakes weren't falling fast enough for Chelsea so she shook the tree to help them along. This was the first 'sticking' snowfall she has seen since she was 4, and she is almost 22. Fun day!

It was great snowball-packing snow, so as soon as Chloe went down for a nap we three were out for some exercise. Darn, I was looking the wrong way and he got me!!

Gotcha Chels!!

Chelsea trying to make up with her Dad after a major hit.

Checking out the miniature icicles hanging from the deck and the beautiful large flakes.

This was the view in the Biblical garden at work, when I saw the snow covering the daffodils and the cactus I knew I needed to take the afternoon off and go home to have some fun.

The entrance to our house as the snow was first starting to collect.

"Hey Gramps, what is that stuff?"

Chelsea and Chloe with their snow blob alien.

We don't get snow very often, and this just goes to show that it doesn't take much to make some great family memories. Priceless!

Mom- Chelsea Cowan, Chloe Grace & Dad Erik Elliott
We had a lovely day on Sunday January 24, 2010 - all came together to celebrate Chloe Grace's baptism at the Methodist Church as well as her first birthday party.

Chelsea' choice for Godmother - SueEllen Miller
Chelsea Cowan
Erik Elliott holding Chloe Grace
Erik's choice for Godparents the Cleggs
Fredericksburg United Methodist Church
Chloe is wrapped in a quilt made by the church quilt group to commemorate her baptism and symbolizes her being 'wrapped in God's love'

Home for the birthday party!! Chloe was having fun with her gifts. Just a small gathering of family and friends for gifts, cupcakes and fun.

Chloe and Mommy checking out a gift

She's getting the hang of the paper thing!!

She even took the time to admire the cards.

Now it's on to her first cupcake. She really wasn't upset at the singing or candle, she was just ready to eat!

Ahhh, confetti cupcake with strawberry glaze "I wonder what this is?"

"Even though I STILL have no teeth, I can manage this yummy cupcake!"

The whole day was a lot of fun, and to add to the excitement Chloe started walking just a couple of days ago, so her exploring and mobility just got notched up considerably.
We love you Chloe Grace!