Ellis' lovely ensemble includes:Belly Dancer hat (from Nana Gibbons)
Mommy's dance recital leotard from 1976
Tutu from Santa Claus
Stunning heels from Dollar General
Leighton sees the camera and automatically says "cheese" and makes her "cheese" face.
The Sisters. 
Ellis' new backpack for preschool complete with a little "good luck" elephant to watch over her during the day.
Attempting to get Ellis to pose for a few photos (unsuccessfully).
Checking in at the preschool.
Very anxious to get to her classroom.
Posing in front of her classroom.
She ran into her classroom and made a mad dash to play with the birthday cakes--and didn't look back.
Having a picnic lunch outside of the Science Center.
The fountain outside of the Science Center is very tempting!
After preschool and lunch, we enjoyed an afternoon at the Science Center. We all love the interactive room. Ellis is shooting off paper rockets here.
The water table. So much fun playing in water...
Playing with giant blocks.
and more fun with the ball wall. 
The Science Center of Iowa. Ellis goes to school in the part of the building on the right.
Leight with her Papa
Playing the piano for us (Ellis kept demanding we dance to their piano banging).
Ellis with Papa & Grandma
Ellis and Gram checking out the Koi fish.
Mommy & LJ
Those are some big teeth! Darren's favorite part of the zoo.
Tons and tons of Koi fish. Leighton's favorite part of the zoo and my worst nightmare. I love the giraffes.
An attempt at a family picture. 
What a big zoo and we walked and walked and walked...
Daddy and Ellis (a very tired and ready for a nap Ellis).
Ellis riding the gorillas.
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