And Three Became Four!

Yes, as most of you know, we're expecting another little one in the Jaskot household! I'm not sure Ella knows what's in store...but we can't wait for our new little bundle!

12 weeks!

17 weeks!

This is how Ella broke the news to the family...

And this is how we told our parents that...

We're having a BOY!!! (The inside of the cake is blue :)

That's right! I have no idea what we're going to do with the boxes and boxes of girl clothes!

Ella's not so sure about the little brother thing...but she did love the cake!

Endless Summer

We just got back from a great weekend at the beach with friends Meade and David! When we planned this months ago, we never thought that it would still be 90 degrees at the end of September. So we got a few more days of summer at the beach. So fun!

Meade and David had a great little chair just for Ella!

And she loved the wagon!

Mama - I'm taking a shower - no more pictures!!

Daddy got a cool new bike trailer for me for his birthday!

He couldn't quite figure out how to put it together.

Alright guys - I'll figure this out!

Silly!

Hello!

Mommy loves this pic :)

Horseshoe crab!

Chasing after a seagull.

Bye-bye summer!

Dada's Birthday!

Whew! It's been busy around here and we are very delinquent in posting pics.

Here's the first round. Pics from Daddy's birthday! I put on my special cupcake dress for the occasion :)

1, 2, 3!

Ella and I love to be goofy and make funny faces in the mirror after bathtime. Tonight, Daddy captured our antics on video. Enjoy!!

Elmo Extravaganza

We just got back from Bush Gardens - a.k.a Elmo Extravaganza. As we were driving out of the park, Brian commented - "Wow, we were at Busch Gardens for two days, and we didn't go on a single roller coaster." Yep, times have changed :) It was an absolutely beautiful weekend. And it was especially fun to see the park through Ella's eyes! I remember amusement parks seemed huge and so impressive as a child. It was fun to relive it as we watched Ella explore! The park is great for toddlers. So much to do and see!

Woah - a little afraid of the big neigh.

Watching Elmo and the rest of the crew intently.

Getting braver.

First of a zillion photos in front of costumed characters.

Riding with Daddy.

Riding the choo-choo. The park was beautiful and Ella loved the train!

Cheese!

This is Ella's face when we tell her to make her "happy face." (I'm not sure what kind of face mommy is making).

A boy getting a little too close!

Climbing the tree house with Daddy!

Up up mommy!

Riding the ferris wheel with Daddy.

Driving the boat all by herself :)

Airplane! Horses, choo-choos, swings -- all of Ella's favorite things in one place.

We get to go and see Elmo again!?! (Breakfast - day 2)

I don't care how pretty the scenery is - I'm not smiling!

We'll get a smile out of you yet!

Very serious driver.

Whoosh!

Lunch with Elmo!!!

More photo ops!

This is Ella's reaction to cookie monster. Needless to say - not a fan.

Dessert!

A little shy at the dance party...

Big hug from Elmo.

Love you Elmo! Until next time. Kiss!