On the Move

I've been crawling for a week and a half and momentum is building. Mommy has been chasing me around and saving me (and stuff around the house) from disaster. Mom and Dad have some baby-proofing to do, that's for sure. I like to walk around, too. I go from chair to chair under the table or along the edge of the couch screaming, "Mommy! Mommy!"

Summer's Coming

Summer is coming soon. We are preparing for the heat by swimming and running the AC. I like to swim as much as Mommy and Daddy will let me...

My sister Olivia got a new outfit from Uncle Todd, Aunt Jen, and the boys. I thought it would be fun to try it on - it fits!

Crawling!

I did it! I crawled for the first time ever on Sunday! I feel so liberated! Ella better watch out now, that's for sure!

Though I am now mobile, I have yet to truly embrace my abilities much like young Superman. In time, I will use my crawling to thwart evil and promote justice and love.

I can't wait to show you my skills!

Coloring

There are several things that I really enjoy doing: playing with my Little People, going for walks, eating cereal, dancing, watching a movie, picking flowers, and have a treat. But I love to color. Coloring with crayons, pencils, and markers is so much fun! Much of my free time is spent decorating the pages of my books or blank sheets of paper with various designs and tie-dyed style patterns. It is so fun to color!

I love you!

Little Ham

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Hello All,

I was so excited for Mother's Day this year! I talked about it all week long and even helped Daddy make Mommy breakfast. It was so much fun!
I am also into wearing all pink and I absolutely love skirts! I frequently need to stop what I am doing so that I can fix my hair. My latest style is to wear a pink headband, have my nails painted pink, and wearing my pink flower sandals. I think pink makes people look so pretty!

Have a nice week and remember to wear pink!

Love Ya,

Ella

Ah! Ah! Dah! Dah!

I have a few "words" that I need to share with you:

Ah = "I want that" or "I like what I'm seeing"

Dah = "Please come play with me. I am a cute little girl who doesn't like to be left alone unless I am in an environment with lots of action that keep my eyes and mind busy" or "I love you"

Ellllla = Ella

Commonly you will hear me say "Dada" and laugh like a tommy-gun.

Happy Mother's Day Mommy! You are the best mom I could ever have. Thank you for taking care of me and Ella. Thank you for always changing me when I cry and feeding me when my tummy is "empty"!

I love you so so much!

May Day

I hope you all had a wonderful May Day and are celebrating Cinco de Mayo with large amounts of guacamole!

Last Friday I started a class at North Valley Gymnastics. What a blast I had. Both Mom and Dad got to come watch me run around with Coach Susan and the other 4 girls in my class. We did summersaults, round-offs, the balance beam, bars, and the trampoline to name several. My special leotard allowed me grace and fluidity among my peers. Coach Susan asked if I had ever been involved in dance or tumbling. Mommy said, "Nope."

I wish I had photos to share from the day, but we forgot our camera. Dad says will be sure to get some at one of the next classes.

I really enjoyed my time with Coach Susan. She welcomed me right in and gave me lots of pointers. I am excited to show her my improvement next time.