15 months old...

It has been a long time since I have posted....
Ella is such a "big girl" now! She is still in the 95% of both weight and height! But she only gained one pound in three months while she grew three inches! She is starting to really thin out!

Some favorite things now are: any type of jewelry (watches, bracelets, necklaces, scarfs, purses), she now likes bows in her hair, hats on her head and certain shoes! Anytime you say OHHHH pretty to her - she also LOVES it. She loves all of the people in her life, music, dancing, talking, and books. She says "hi" to everyone and "i don't know" if you ask where someone is that isn't around. She LOVES animals and pointing to them in stories (monkeys and snakes are her current favorites). Outside is her FAVORITE place especially if she hears birds or planes!
She is putting her diapers in the trash now and her clothes in the laundry and LOVES helping her daddy do any type of task!

Spring Break 2010 pics part 2

Spring Break 2010

Here are a few pictures from our spring break. Easter was great and so was the trip to Dewey beach for the best weather days of the year so far.

true love...

after two weeks of sickness (none of which was ella's - knock on wood) I think we are all on the mend! How Ella escaped it I will never know (knock on wood)...must have been all those good antibodies! This is what my one year old does now - walks up to you while playing and just gives you a kiss. It is the most precious thing. I can't believe how much she can show her love and affection now. It melts my heart.... (click on the play button to view)
XOXOX

Happy First Birthday, sweet girl...

We celebrated for TWO weeks...
we have now turned ONE officially, tasted cake, opened presents, tried to run with the big kids, posed for pictures and laughed hysterically. Happy Birthday, Ella. We can't wait to celebrate each and every year with you...may they all be this HAPPY!

ella "talking" to grandpa

ella must see us talking on the phone and thinks EVERYTHING is a phone now - even small remotes!

end of january?!?!?

On the last day of January I am sitting here trying to figure out how we got here! The time is passing by so quickly. In less then a month - Ella will turn ONE. Since the last time I posted, Ella has grown and changed so much. She is a true toddler now - walking all around the house confidently and consistently. She can walk slow, fast, stoop down and get back up, and turn! Ella is loving her new skill and is quite proud of herself! Some other skills of Ella's: she can point to her nose, teeth, eyes and ears when asked. She can also "moo" when you ask her what a cow says. She is pointing to all sorts of things when you ask her and really does recognize the people who love her! She loves looking at pictures and her true joy is looking at books. The only real time she sits still as a matter of fact, is if you are reading her a book (or 10). The picture above is my beautiful family at bedtime. When I look at this picture - it brings me such peace. Every night I try to rock Ella a little longer - kiss her harder and thank God for her in our life.