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!!!
This is Ella's first time in a restaurant high chair at Cheesecake Factory on December 22nd!
Ella sat up on her 6 month birthday for about 30 seconds! I would consider that sitting up :) She would sit up before, but it was for very short periods of time that I couldn't even get a picture of it! In this picture, she is playing with her glow worm and her learn and play puppy that she got for her dedication.
Sometimes she is so tired at night that she falls asleep in my arms!
Ella, you are a very happy baby!!!
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 at the bowling ally in Culpeper. She stayed in her carrier the whole time and seemed like she enjoyed it!
