6 months old

Hooray! Yesterday was my 6 month birthday and today was my check-up at the doctor's office. I weighed in at just shy of 19 lbs (80th %) and 27 inches tall (90th %).
Here are some photos that I took with Mom and Dad this weekend, along with a few others from the last month. Hope you enjoy them.
Love, Ella

Aren't I cute?!?






Me & Mom


Me & Dad


I love my family!!




I believe I can fly... :)


"Ooooops!"


Sometimes the paparazzi is too much and I have to protest by sticking out my lower lip and pouting...


But most of the time I'm a very happy person! :)


I like to jump and play in my new jumparoo.


I also like to watch the fish as I swing. They can be hypnotizing. :)


I like to snack on my fingers at all times of the day and night...

This is my in my new big-girl crib. More fun fishies!

I like to go for walks, play with my toys and read books with Daddy. I've been practicing my rolling skills and Mom says I get to eat real food now. Oh boy, I can't wait. Bring on the ice cream (or rice cereal, I guess). :)

OBX

Sun, sand and surf! I've found my first true love... :)

I had my very first beach experience this month at North Carolina's Outer Banks (OBX) and it was a blast!!! Hope you enjoy seeing my photos as much as I enjoyed making these memories.

Love, Ella

Surfer Girl

Visit to the Sand Dunes at Kitty Hawk

Visit to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

Evenings at the beach - it was a little windy, but fun to get my feet in the water for the first time!

Afternoon at the beach... we had our own private cabana.

Dad took me in the pool and I loved it. It was warmer than the ocean...

I had such a fun time and I can't wait to hit the beach again!!!

Chicagoland!

Two weeks ago I went with my parents to Chicago. We had a great time! We went to a Dodger's/Cub's game, visited the Hancock Observatory and shopped the magnificent mile. We tried all the different kinds of deep dish pizza (Lou Malanati's is my favorite) and got some Garrett's popcorn. Yummy.

Hope you enjoy my photos below. Also, some other fun pics of me and my aunt Heather. :)

Love, Ella

4 months old

Hello friends! Today was my 4 month check up at the doctors office and I'm continuing to grow. I am 25 inches tall (75%) and weigh 15 lbs 8 oz (90%). My head circumference is right at the fiftieth percentile at 40.8 cm. I am healthy and strong and was very brave when I got my two immunizations. I only cried a little...

Anyway, here are some fun videos, pictures and updates from the last month. Enjoy!

DRUM ROLL PLEASE...... I can now roll over from my tummy to my back. Here is a short video to prove it!

I have also started talking and I have quite a lot to say. Here is another little video with a short speech I've prepared...

I'm getting better at using my hands and I like to help hold my bottle.

I've developed a preference for sleeping in the dark. So, when mom puts me down for my nap, I like to put my fingers through the holes in my blanket (and my toes too, if I'm barefoot) and pull it over my head before falling asleep. Mom says the holes are big enough for me to be able to breath, so she lets me sleep this way (although she checks on me frequently!).

I love hanging out with Daddy. He dresses me in cute Dodger's gear and we like to go for walks outside.

I take "tummy time" very seriously. I am getting very strong arms and am working on my 6-pack abs. I like to lift my shirt to show off my tummy whenever I can...

I'm a happy and easy-going girl. I like to play games like patty-cake and horsey ride and love all the attention I get from mom and dad.

I can't wait to see what adventures the next month has in store for me!

Love to you all, Ella