Her Boys!

I wish words and pictures could show the love Ella has for Dylan and Darin! It is truly amazing how much her world lights up when they are around! She absolutely loves her two boys.

Beach!

Grandma, Grandpa, Bapa, Edie, Michelle, Ella and I went to the Beach House in February. Ella absolutely loved being outside. The weather was gorgeous on Saturday so we were able to spend a lot of time on the beach. She did really well on the trip considering she had a cold and just got her shots. Here are a couple pictures of her on the beach and with Bapa and Edie.

First Valentines!

Wow ... sorry it has been so long since I have updated. Something called 'busy season' and being a mom have kept me quit busy these past two months. Well ... lets back track and see what everyone has missed in miss Ella's world.

He first Valentines day was pretty cute. Her Grandpa brought her a balloon which she thought was pretty impressive. We got a lot of mileage out of it throughout the week. It even entertained her while I showered in the morning ... which there are not many things that will keep her occupied long enough for me to shower!

We went to aunt 'Jennies' to decorate some cookies for Daddy and Grandpa. I think she had fun! She had pink frosting all over her. I gave her a taste. She was pretty impressed.

5 Months Old!

Ella turned 5 months old today. It actually made me sad. :-( She is getting so big. I had to pack away most of her 3-6 month clothes and pull out the 9 month stuff ... Thank you for following our blog. We would love to here from any family and friends. I am still trying to get out Christmas cards (they have now turned into Valentines cards) and thank you notes (thank you to everyone who sent Christmas gifts). Check back soon. Love ~ Andy, Brenda and Ella

The Girls!

It is so much fun watching Alyse and Ella grow up together. They are really starting to notice one another ... they even had their first fight over a toy. Debbie and I talk almost daily, sometimes two or three times ... sharing stories about the girls, comparing their latest developments and simply just sharing in the joy (and stress) of motherhood. We laugh how the girls are already starting to show such different personalities ... I have to highlight a few of them ... It appears I have the girl with 'attitude'. Ella, has to grab and hold everything and if she doesn't get it, she lets you know. Alyse is content looking at it! I have the 'lazy' girl. Ella rolled over a month or so ago and could care less to ever do it again. Alyse, rolls forward constantly from her front to back and back to front. I have the 'naughty high maintenance' girl. Ella has to be entertained 24/7 ... or held. Alyse, enjoys hanging by herself. I have the girl who sleeps for two hours during the day if you sit and hold her and only 10 minutes if you put her down. Alyse, sleeps by herself in her crib during naptime. I guess what I am trying to say is I have the most perfect girl ... and Ella has the most perfect best friend!

Alyse to Ella 'What in the heck are you doing ... can you please just chill out'!

Ella to Alyse ... 'Look at me, I can swim ... watch out!'

Alyse to Ella 'Oh no ... here she comes again'

Ella to Alyse ... 'come here, I want to kiss you (aka ~ slobber all over your head and then pinch you because I have not learned how to let go yet! :-)'

Sitting Up!

About a week ago Ella decided she could sit up on her own ... laying down is out of the question now! She loves to sit and play with her toys. It is amazing how fast she learns new things.

Cereal!

Ella had her first taste of food about two and a half weeks ago. I knew she would be a big fan! We started with Rice cereal. It was quit the production...we invited grandma and grandpa over to watch. Grandma even recorded the whole thing ... except she forgot to hit record! It took about two two nights before she figured out how to swallow. After that it is all I can do to give it to her fast enough. After a week of cereal with no allergic reaction, we started pears. We have now moved onto squash. So far she loves anything I put in her mouth...

Oh Boy ... we got a little carried away with the squash! We really need to invest in a highchair!

Ella joined the girls for lunch. It was sad ... she now snacks her lips when she watches you eat. It is incredibly cute. I let her suck on a piece of cantaloupe. As you can see, she was a fan. She loved it!