Summer Fun

Summer is a time for relaxing, helping Ma and Pa on the farm, getting some sun, swimming and...going reading. My daddy told me about how Grandma D used to take him the the Jackson Public Library to do summertime reading. He is starting me early on the books, but the Carnegie Branch is far far away from my house.

There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza. But I got it under control. My booty is small, but practical.

My Aunt Erin made an appearance from the O.C. to visit. We had some fun, ate some food, and took a dip in my sweet watering hole.

I hope you are all well. I have been in a bit of a tizzy lately. Dad says menopause. Mom says I'm a pistol. I can't put my finger on what's the cause of my rowdiness, but I'll say that I sure have a powerful set of lungs. Grandpa Steve will be proud to hear me belt out my really high E notes.

We are missing you all these days. Mom and Dad are telling me that we will probably see you at Christmas time and by then I should be able to run like the wind. My legs are getting stronger and my fear is little to none. I fall and get up, I crawl up stairs, and I dare gravity to pull me off the edge of Mommy's bed.

Please continue to keep our family in your prayers! We have had a very interesting year; Mommy and Daddy say that we all need to stay strong and faithful and that every breath of every day for everyone happens for a reason. Sometimes you don't know why and you may never know why, but stay the course.

Until we converge, shalom!

Daddy's been teaching me Hebrew!

Coronado

Last week I went to Coronado Island twice! On Friday Mommy & I went to Coronado to have a playdate with Ashlyn and Dilenna Coon. It was a lot of fun and there were sanddollars all over the place. Did you know that they are purple?

We had so much fun on Friday that we went back to Coronado Island on Saturday with Daddy.
Mommy & Daddy thought that it would be cute to take a picture in front of the flowers. In case you cannot read my shirt it says, "Island Babe."
We saw a really cool sand castle being built.
Time to go home!!!

See you!!!


Ella

Play

I love to play! This past week Mommy, Daddy, and I went to the beach. I think that is my favorite place to go!

Mommy and me. Look I even have a towel just my size.
Daddy and me. We had fun splashing in the water.
Where'd I go? I have a new fort.
I am getting closer to walking!

Good-bye!

Fireworks!!!

Happy 4th of July!!!

My parents have been flirting with the phrase "arranged marriage" recently. I think they have Matthias Beals in mind. Here's a photo of my potential beau with his dad and my daddy. I think if we did get hitched, our children would be quite big.





I am so excited to watch the fireworks tonight! Mommy has been telling me about fireworks and how cool they are, but she said that I might have to cover my ears because they can be loud. I am excited for tonight because I get to stay up passed my bedtime. Yipee!!!


Here is my newest skill: self-feeding.

Beach Bum

God had a great idea when He created the beach! I absolutely love it. What else would you expect from a So Cal girl?
It was pretty windy but that didn't matter. We still had a great time!

Got Sand?

The Latest

Hello Everyone!

Today I am 9 months old.


I would like to share with you the latest and greatest. I can crawl!!! I am still a little slow, but you just wait! I'm shoed and ready to go!




When Daddy is at work, Mommy is teaching me lots of new things! Hut-hut!

Ashlynn and I had fun eating graham cracker sticks and hanging out by her pool. What a life!

Meeting my new friends! Alyssa, Kaitlyn, and Jack...sorry, your head got cut off.




Adios!

Memories

Hello All!
I want to thank everyone for such a fabulous week! I have been pretty sleepy the last few days; you all really wore me out, but it was definitely worth it!!! I love you all so much. Here are some of the highlights:


I had my first swim at Oma & Papa's house.


I love to jump! Nelsons thanks for letting me use the jumperoo.

We had a great time celebrating Oma's birthday! We went out for buffalo wings.


Aunt Melissa and I played with Willie the Water Bug. When my daddy was a kid he played with Willie, too.

My daddy tapped my two bottom teeth to make them official.
Playing with my grandma in the backyard.

I finally had the chance to meet my great grandpa & grandma Simon.

Did I mention that I love my baths?
Grandpa, what are the pokey things on your face?
I can fly!!!!!!!

Junk anyone?

Daddy, please don't eat my hand!
I decided that it is cool to clap again.

Having fun with my mommy.


Boy am I beat!!! Sweet dreams everyone!



Love,

Ella





P.S.

Last week I learned how to shake my head "no."