Ella's First Snow!!!

Ella's first snow happened on December 5th! We took her out for just a few minutes to get some pictures!

Ella's 6th Month

My beautiful baby girl!!

Ella loves taking walks in the baby bjorn!

We visited Brian's Grandmother's house the weekend of November 6th. We went on a nice walk at a State Park.

After church!

Playing with her new toy from Uncle Tim, Aunt Susan, Jackson, Nathan and Sarah!

Probably my favorite picture! Ella loves Mason so much!

Sometimes she is so tired at night that she falls asleep in my arms!

Ella, you are a very happy baby!!!

Once again in the jumperoo.

Ella's Dedication

Ella's Baby Dedication
November 28, 2009
Christian Fellowship Church

Ella's Baby Dedication was awesome! She did a great job at church and the best thing was that so many family members attended. She got a certificate for being dedicated to God. Following the service, everyone came over had had dinner at our house. So many people love you Ella! You are such a special little girl to mommy and daddy!

At the front of the church. It was such a beautiful day in November (60 some degrees).

This is Ella's favorite thing in the world to do even in her white dress!

The whole Ward side attended!! This is everyone!!!!!

Ward side

Ella and all of her Ward side cousins!

Ella with Patterson Grandparents

Patterson side that attended

Ella got lots of presents for her dedication. These included a learning puppy, glow worm, shirt and sleeper, and pearl earrings and bracelet!!

Ella rolled over!

Ella has been rolling over since October 21st, although she has only done it about 4 times. It started when I laid her on the bathroom floor and went into her room and to her a onesie to put under her sleeper. I came back in the bathroom and she was on her stomach! I yelled for Brian and he came upstairs and she did it again! She is so sweet! Below is a picture of her the day after. She enjoys her jumperoo so much.

Still Growing Strong!

Today, Ella is 4 months and 10 days old. Time goes by so quickly when you're having fun. She had her 4 month check up last Thursday. She weighed 12 lbs. 4 oz (25th percentile), was 25 inches long (75th percentile) and her head measured 16.5 inches (75th percentile). The doctor said she was a really healthy baby. She also said the teething process has begun, but she might take up to another month to actually cut a tooth.

On a better note, her VSD (heart murmur) is almost gone! She went to the heart doctor on Friday and he said that it was so close to being closed that he doesn't want to see her back for four years! He couldn't believe that it closed that quickly!

During the week, I try to keep busy with her. She has had a few playdates! Usually she plays with her neighbor Stanley or little Linleigh. Right now playdates seem like they're more for the mom's and them having fun (or even being able to socialize with someone that can actually talk)!

She is SO close to rolling over!!!! I will definitely post on that day! Right now she really enjoys her jumperoo and playing with her feet. Her feet can sometimes entertain her for 10 minutes!

This is Ella at the bowling ally in Culpeper. She stayed in her carrier the whole time and seemed like she enjoyed it!

Ella got her ears pierced on 10/9/09!

Another view of her little ears!

Because Ella was so good at both doctor's this week, I took her to toys 'r us and got her some toys. She got a tray for her bumbo, some stacking cups and some rattle keys. This is right after church! She got a great report back from the nursery which is quite surprising because she's all about mommy and daddy now. When we went in to pick her up, the sweet lady had Ella in one arm and another baby in the other. She was rocking both of them while they were asleep. She's got talent! I think I'm also surprised because the last time at the gym I was called twice at the play place because she was crying so hard.

I can't take credit for this bow! This was borrowed from Linleigh. Brian, Ella and I went over to spend some time with the Waldron's and Brooke and I did a little photo shoot of Ella.

Another picture, just to really show you that her eyes are still BLUEEEEEEEEEE!!!

Just to show how much she loves her SKINNY little feet!!!

BAHHHH AND THE TEETHING BEGINS!!!!

Ella is 8 days away from her 4 month birthday and I really think she's cutting teeth. She pulls on her ears, drools like it's her job, chews on her whole fist and last night she didn't sleep well at all (which is SO not like her). I will post when her first tooth actually cuts through!!

Recent pics are below.

Ella enjoying tummy time!

In her big girl stroller. She is obviously still way too small! She's great at sitting up in it!

VERY tired after a playdate with Stanley!

Purpled out!!

Enjoying time with Mason!

In Daddy's favorite PJ's

Watching football with her Daddy!

Ella and Pepper!

Mommy's Little Sweetie (that's what her shirt says)!

4 Generations! Ella, Mommy, Grandaddy and Great Grandma

Our baby girl is getting so big!

Outer Banks Family Vacation!

OUR NAGS HEAD VACATION!!!

Standing out on the Pier on our Last Day

We had a wonderful time on our vacation even if it did rain the WHOLE time (well except the first and last day). It was nice being able to spend a whole week with Brian and him being off work. Ella did a great job. Her sleeping habits remained the same. She went to sleep around 7:30 and usually woke up around then also.

A quick smile!

Rolling on her side! She just turned 3 months on the trip!

Always enjoys being held by her daddy!

Her and her Papa.

Her and Grandaddy!

She was so happy on this day!

Let's just say that I couldn't be ANY prouder.

Happy 12 Weeks Baby Girl!!

Our little Diva with her sunglasses!!

In the swing at her Patterson Grandparents house.

Chillin with Pepper!

First time meeting her cousin, Jasmine! She was very content :)

Patterson side cousins.

She's gonna love Hawaii just like her mom and dad!

Okay, so bow making is an obsession :) This is at her Uncle Tim's house on 8/28/09.

Sarah and Ella are playmates almost every Friday!

Posing!

Still happy eventhough she just spit up all over her outfit. I wanted to get a picture before I changed her clothes!

Trying to enjoy tummy time.

Changed her into a puma girl! Thanks, Denise!

Asleep on mommy's legs!

So, I think Ella is the PERFECT baby, but who wouldn't think their own is perfect! She is an awesome sleeper (12 hours at night) and is so happy. She is such a joy to always be around. It makes my day when I go in her room in the morning and she is so happy and smiling. I guess we all wish we could be that happy in the morning. We are trying to get her on more of a schedule during the day. She is now up to 5 ounces per feeding. She also went to the doctor last week and weighed 10lbs 2 oz. She's getting so big!