Can I Get Some Football!

During football season last year, Ella didn't miss a game and now that she is here to actually watch the game herself she won't miss a game either. She was born a skins fan, and as my mom used to say, As long as she lives under my roof she will do what (or be a fan to what team) I say!
"Mom, football is on" says Ella.

I love my bumbo, better than a Lazy Boy chair!

As Pop Pop says, "Somebody call the Redskins, put her picture on the tickets!"

There she is, in her exersaucer watching the game.

My little one didn't even want to take her eyes off the tv for a picture with her favorite person :)

Labor Day

Ella's first Labor Day was filled with family and food! We were invited to a cookout at my sister and brother-in-law's house. My dad, Pop Pop, was there and so much food I could have not eaten for days. And the food was delish, even Ella enjoyed some :)

Ella enjoying some one on one time with Uncle Dave.

Pop Pop watching the "show", which would be my niece Grace. See picture below.

Grace chowing down on a brownie covered in icing. The shirt had to come off for this one!

Daddy feeding Ella her first taste of watermelon. She thought it was ok but likes chocolate icing better :)

She wanted a second taste. :)

Ella Boo is 4 Months Old

Poor baby was sick on her birthday, 102.7 temp.


When we finally made it to the dr. for her 4 month check up she was fit as a fiddle.
She is 23.5 inches tall, 50%
She is 12.12 lbs., which is only 25% but the dr. wasn't worried because she was sick the week before and didn't want to eat much
She is full of brains and now I have the proof, her head circumference is in the 90%. That's my gifted girl!!!!!

Dance Fever!

Ella and Cousin John playing on the boppy.

Ella with her dancing shoes on!

Look at that face, it is like she is saying "mom what are you making me do?"

On August 15th Ella attended her first wedding. My friend Sara was getting married in Warrenton and Ella loved it. Better yet she was fabulous! There were other children there but Ella was the youngest. She was pretty quiet during the ceremony and let her hair down, alright so she doesn't have much to let down, put on her dancing shoes and she was off! We had some fun times dancing as a family also. When we finally headed to the car she was asleep before we were down the driveway.

Speaking of sleeping, Ella has officially started to sleep through the night. She goes to bed at 10 and I wake her up at 7 to start our day. I have heard from many other moms that sometimes they will have some rough nights, or even a couple of weeks but I am not worried. Every night that I get to sleep through I am thankful for.

Ella is having a great time playing with her new friend Grace, a baby that I am watching, and for 2 weeks her nephew. I will admit it is work but when they are "talking" and giggling it is worth it, plus I get to be with Ella.

Enjoy the pictures. :)

Baptism for 2

Ella and I with Aunt Sue and cousin John.

The family baptism picture.

Ella and the minister during the baptism.

John and the minister while John was being baptized.

Rollin' Over

Ella has crossed another milestone. Last night she rolled over. I was taking pictures of her and when I put her down on her stomach she just rolled over. Daddy was down in the basement so I screamed for him to come up. I ran to get the video camera and gave it to Daddy. Lights, camera, action! She rolled over twice for the camera. The pictures above were taken right before the big rollover.

Ella Is 3 Months Old

I can't believe it my baby girl is 3 months old. It seems like just last week we were bringing her home, I watched her sleep, and yes even put my finger under her nose to make sure she was still breathing. I am definitely a first time mommy. August 1st Ella was 3 months old. It was a busy day so by the time we took the pictures the birthday girl was in her nightgown. She is such a happy baby as you can see. She has started to giggle and is talking up a storm. Her new trick is to stand up, of course that is with help, but if she is fussy and doesn't want to be held all I have to do is put her feet down and she is as happy as a clam.