Elmo!

There was an open house at My Gym with a special appearance by Elmo this weekend so we could not pass it up. Elena really really likes Elmo - she even says his name when she sees him! So we thought she would enjoy seeing him in person. (We were slightly worried that he might scare her but we thought we would give it a shot) Before the big appearance Elena got to play in the gym.

Daddy had never been to My Gym and I think he may have enjoyed it more than Elena!

Our little monkey!!

Then it was time for Elmo!!!

It took her a second to realize who he was (to her credit he did look a little strange).

She then made a bee-line towards him...

touched him to make sure he was real...

...and then hugged him! I know this sounds silly but I almost teared up with how adorable and sweet she was being!! We honestly had to pry her off so other kids could have a turn!

But she went straight back for more!

So he picked her up...and she was in heaven!

I tired to get a pic with Robert in it too but she just wanted to nuzzle against his big scary, I mean furry, head!

We were afraid she would be upset when he had to leave, but she just gave a big smile and waved bye-bye!

Hmmm....maybe I need to re-think the theme for her 1st birthday party!!