Ella's first time at Church!

These are just some of the pictures that we took of Ella's first time at church. She did really well! She slept through all of the music, but stayed awake during the sermon. After church, we went and checked out the nursery. It looked really nice. I'm not too sure if I'm ready to leave her yet.

These were taken on August 9th!

Happy 2 Months to our Baby Girl!!

HAPPY TWO MONTHS ELLA!!!

Oh what an exciting two months it has been! Brian and I have been so blessed. I was telling him last night that at this rate, we might be having 10 kids. Ella is such a joy. She is starting to sort of get a schedule as far as sleeping and eating. I'm trying to work on her getting to bed earlier (I'm afraid she'll get up a lot earlier). As you can see, she's really growing. Sometimes it makes me sad that she's getting so big. It seems that each little stage is so great. Her smiles just make you melt!

Her bouncy seat is her favorite thing. She loves watching the bubbles and kicking the fish and sea horse.

I know I keep posting this, but her eyes are still blue!!!! As much as she looks like Brian, she might keep my eyes :)

I just couldn't get enough of her happiness. These were taken on 8/7/09. She wouldn't stop smiling. I have about 100 more!

Okay, so Brian thought I was crazy for putting her in this seat so early, but look at her! She did great. Just shy of two months and sitting up with support!

Ella and Mason :) He really takes care of her. Sometimes he'll just stay where she is sleeping and Brian and I might be elsewhere in the house. He's her protector, at least until she's big enough to pull his ears and chase him around the house.

I love this picture because it looks like she's just chillin and blowing bubbles.

I'm sure she's looking at Daddy. The other night at his softball game he came over and she gave him the biggest smile.

So peaceful.

Ella's 7th and 8th week!

Our Baby Girl is Getting so Big!

I don't think there could be anything else in this world that could bring me more joy! She has recently developed some personality with smiling a lot and I guess you would call it cooing. She is so sweet and really knows how to melt your heart. She is still sleeping really well!

Before Riley's 1st Birthday Party! She's all ready to meet the boys!

At the party, sleeping in Riley's swing!

A quick pose with daddy!

Another picture with all of her flowers!

Hanging out with mommy :)

Ella with some of her (Ward side) cousins.

Chillin on her boppy at Grandma's.

Sleeping at Grandma's

Ella 5-6 weeks!

Ok, I'm already getting bad. I skipped week 4, but I'm going to try to get better! Ella is still doing great! She loves her swing and she's starting to smile on command (look below). Her last visit at the doctor was last Friday. Her percentiles have changed a little. Height is 75%, weight is 25% and head is 50%.

Our baby girl is growing so fast. Brian said she needed to start sleeping in her own room, so last night was her first night in the crib. I was sad, but I guess at some point she's gotta move out :(. Her sleeping habits are really great at night. There were two nights that she slept from 10-5 and then 5:30-8, but her usual schedule is from 10-3, 3:20-6 and then 6:20ish-9. I definitely feel well rested.

She also loves our nightly walks in the stroller and riding in the car. I think we are REALLY lucky for that because a lot of babies scream when they're in their car seat.

She goes back to the orthopedist this Thursday to get her hip checked. I'm hoping the dysplasia is doing better, but even if she has to wear her harness longer, there is no surgery involved!

She brightens up my days and life. I couldn't imagine my life without her now. I love staying home with her.

This was taken on Saturday, July 18th. I took it myself with her in my arms. That's why it's completely off centered, but we caught her smiling!!!

She still has blue eyes!

I really don't hold her that much!

Sleepy time in her swing!

This is at 5 weeks, trying out her crib!

Her little polo outfit that Grandma had to get her!

Right after bathtime. She LOVES the bath and hates getting out!

Sleepy time with daddy! I love this picture!

Ella's 1st Photo Shoot!

These are Ella's pictures from when she was 16 days old! These were taken on June 24th at my mom's house. They were done by Courtney Vogel! She was awesome. I'm excited to do them again for her 1st birthday!