Today, like no other Christmas eve, Ella, her Grandpa and I had a nice drive around the island and stopped at a few beaches. (Ron has thrown out his back and has been pretty immobile since Friday.) How beautiful it is here! Ella is fascinated with the ocean. 
The sound of the waves crashing on the North Shore was amazing...until we got too close. Ella and I were out with our toes in the sand watching the waves break when the surf came right up to my knees and up to her waist. She was so not happy having salt water splash up her nose but I was quick to pull her up and she clung to me. 
The water was kind of scary for her and she wasn't sure about the whole beach thing. (Check out her cute surfer tankini!)
Tonight, as Ron slept, Dad and I made Dahl for dinner and tried to capture a Christmassy picture of Ella in front of the tree. Nice try, Mommy. There are too many bows, ribbons and shinny bulbs for me to grab at! 
Here are a couple of ones that we were able to get. That's right Ella, one more sleep and Santa will have been here!Merry Christmas everyone!!!
