ELLA

Ella is almost 7 months old. This is going by way too fast. She is getting her 2 front, bottom teeth. Ella is almost always happy and smiling. She has recently discovered her LOUD voice and likes to be heard. She scoots around on the floor, mostly in circles or backwards on the wood floor. She is so sweet and always makes us smile.

Sisters

Kylie is such a wonderful BIG sister!! She adores Ella and is very sweet to her. She loves to hold her and runs to greet her in her crib when she hears Ella is awake. Kylie reads to Ella and brings her many toys to play with. Kylie makes this weird sound and Ella laughs every time. They are so cute together!

Pre-school

Lake Almanor

We enjoyed 2 wonderful days this weekend at Lake Almanor celebrating Sue and Steve's 40th wedding anniversary!! Congrats on 40 years, a long and loving marriage is a great reason to celebrate! We had good entertainment, tons of food, and great company. Kylie loved swimming in the lake and playing with Thomas and Tyler. I always enjoy swimming and sunshine, and just getting out of town was fabulous. Matt was forced to play golf, poor guy.










Adorable bats sleeping in the fold of the patio umbrella!

Kylie's New Adventure

Kylie started pre-school last week. She loves going to school. Kylie was thrilled to get to pick out a folder and a backpack - both featuring Disney princesses (as if there was even another option).
She was a little reserved the first day, but warmed up quickly. She never shed a tear and says good-bye every morning and that she will miss me. How cute!


Kylie's first day of pre-school.


2nd day of school with new backpack.

Ella - 4 months

Ella has mastered rolling from her back to her stomach. She likes to buzz her lips together while drooling and spit everywhere. Ella is still full of big smiles and seems very happy.

Swimming

Ella in her cute new suit.


Ella is not sure she wants to swim today.


Ella and my cousin Jordan!

Kylie LOVES the water. She would swim all day, everyday. She is practicing how to swim on her own, we are getting close...if only she could breathe underwater.

Ella

Ella is almost 4 months. I love her big, gummy smiles. She opens her mouth so wide, almost like she is going to bite you. Her smiles make our day! Don't let these pictures fool you, she can cry real big too. She certainly knows what she likes and will let you know. Ella loves movement and wants to be moving or bounced a lot. She also likes to be held facing out so she can see everyone. Just these last 2 days she has started rolling to her side, it seems like she is about to roll over, but has not yet.

Bumbo Seat

This was Ella's first day in her Bumbo chair. I think she likes it!

Video of Ella "Talking"

Ella is 3 months old already! She smiles alot and likes to "talk".