The Hennigan Tribe

 No earth shattering thoughts in this post. Just a couple of cute pics of the kiddo. Hope you guys enjoyed them :)

I've had so many things I wanted to post about lately, but we've had a lot going on.

If you know Ellie, you know that our little girl loves taking a "tub tub". Our new house has some renovations that need to be done in the guest bathroom before Ellie can use the tub, so we have been using the shower exclusively for the past few months. When we went to visit Z and K for the PAX South (video game conference), Ellie tested out their fine bathing facilities and I snapped a few photos to share with you guys.

I read a tip once about photographing your children that said to photograph the small things. The things that change and are soon forgotten. I thought this was a perfect time to practice this.
Her hair right now is super thin and fine, but she's getting these darling ringlets in the back of her head.  I love it! I really want to document this baby fuzz before she has a full head of hair and gets that big kid look that toddlers possess.


I love how sweet she looks with her hand crammed in her mouth. Hehe.


Her little personality is really starting to shine. She gets tickled about something and gives you the cutest little smile. I just love making her smile! The one on the left is her smile when you tell her to smile and the one on the right is just her unabashed joy at enjoying the water.


I have to remind myself to post photos even if they aren't great technically because the ones that capture her personality are the ones I'll treasure even more than "The Perfect Shot". And really, isn't that what photography is all about?

My mom used to make this delicious breakfast bread called Monkey Bread every once in awhile. It's super rich and super easy to make. I had a craving for it and decided to recreate my childhood memories. I snapped some pics so I can share this yummy treat with you guys! ^_^

It's the easiest recipe ever! Paula Dean would be so proud of my over-the-top butter useage. :P
The sugar to cinnamon ratio is kind of just a guess, but I like it with a lot of cinnamon. Don't be afraid of the cinnamon!


Here's the recipe...like I said easy peasy!


Feel free to pin this and share with your friends! Monkey Bread should be shared ;)

 Can I just say that I miss the snot out of my family sometimes?

I went up the week of Thanksgiving to visit with them and my sister Katie wanted me to take some photos of her and her husband for their Christmas cards. I can't wait to show you those, but I have to wait until after everyone gets their cards!





Here's Jodi and I trying out an adorable pose. Ellie is obviously not impressed. Hehe. I don't think she likes being the meat to our sandwich!


Ugh. I miss my family. There's something so amazing about when we get together.
We have our own language and inside jokes that come from a lifetime of shared history.
It was chaos sometimes, but it was a comforting chaos.

Coming from a family of seven, the thought of not giving Ellie that same experience and support from having siblings is unimaginable.

We should have bought stock in Tylenol and Motrin when Ellie was born, because this girl is a sad little monkey when she is teething. She has been congested and teething again lately and sometimes Tylenol or Motrin just don't cut it.

We've given her cold breast milk in a sippy cup and that helps sometimes. Lately, I stumbled across some popsicle making supplies at our grocery store. I decided to try them out on Ellie Belle today.


I used the V8 Fusion Pop Mold. Each popsicle mold holds about 3 ounces and looks like this out of the freezer.


Step One: Find grumpy baby


Step Two: Let Grumpy investigate popsicle


Step Three: Allow Grumpy to gum cold popsicle


Step Four: Enjoy the rest of your day with a happier baby!