Ella reading her favorite book

What a mess!

Ella after her second hair cut

Playing with her new activity table

On the go!

Our days are quickly becoming more and more eventful and busy. Now that Miss Ella is on the go, she has her own agenda, and it doesn't involve sitting still and being quiet. She constantly getting around and exploring her environment. It is now a fun game (to her!) to crawl out of the living room and explore the kitchen and laundry room. We now have to put up barricades to keep her corraled. She has discovered the fireplace hearth, which makes Mommy and Daddy VERY nervous. Hopefully we can prevent any stitches in the future. She absolutely loves her new activity table where she can pull up and push lots of buttons and play music. No longer is it fun to just sit and play. She is constantly up and down and all over the place!

Ella survived her second hair cut. Unfortunately, it did not go as well as the first time. In order to stop the screaming, Mommy reluctantly had to bribe her with a strawberry flavored sucker! She licked away while the lady snipped.

Ella has officially moved out of the baby class into the crawlers class at daycare. Fortunately, she is already familiar with her new teachers and playmates since they are right next door to her old class. In the new class, she will have more room to get around and activities that are better suited for her. Mommy's little girl is getting so grown up!

lounging in the highchair

big girl pulling up in the pack 'n play

7 months old!!

Reading my favorite book (given to me by Aunt Jenn)

On the go!

Snuggled w/ Snuggle Bunny

Meeting my Cousin Gaylon for the 1st time

Daddy, what kind of hat is this??

I know, I know! I'm the world's worse mother for not updating the blog in several weeks. I've received numerous complaints about the lack of updates lately, especially since our little girl doesn't seem so little these days. Ella Grace is officially on the go and crawling! Nothing can stop her now! I will try to cover all of her new tricks.

She is not only crawling but also pulling up and even tries to stand on her own. She has legs of steel (or so she thinks)! As long as she doesn't see Mommy around, she is very content crawling around and playing independently with her toys. But once she sees Mommy, she is not happy unless she is being held. The pack 'n play has been very helpful!

Ella now has her own cell phone and remote control since she found Mommy and Daddy's so interesting. I'm sure she'll be making phone calls in no time!

Sometimes at night she cannot go to sleep without Mommy rubbing her back while she is laying in her bed. Like mother, like daughter!

Ella is continuing to become more and more vocal, sometimes too vocal. She is quick to let you know when she is not happy by screaching at the top of her lungs. I'm afraid this is the beginning of temper tantrums. Mommy was so excited when she started saying "mama" last week, but unfortunately, it was only a one time deal. She has great time making spitting sounds, even while eating, which can be a bit messy. It's even more fun when Mommy and Daddy do it back.

Ella is continuing to eat like a champ but remains petite for her age. Fruits and veggies, she eats it all! Except for the spring veggie medley. I can't say I blame her, though. Mommy needs to start getting back in the habit of cooking before Ella decides to ditch the baby food. Hopefully that won't be anytime soon.

What else can I say? Ella Grace is absolutely the most beautifully perfect and precious little girl there is! She never ceases to amaze us and we thank God every day for her.