Belle of the Ball

Nope, it's not Ella we're talking about! This beautiful belle was cousin Mary. We got to go to her amazing beach wedding in California this past weekend. Such a happy and beautiful couple! Congrats Mary and Steve!


But I'll let Mary share the rest of the pictures from her big day. And as this blog is devoted to Ella, here are some pictures of our own little beauty:

With the beautiful bride-to-be.

Meeting Avery for the first time.

Hey you!

Four generations, two times over!

Hanging out with Avery and Aunt Nancy. A little person who can walk. How fascinating!

With the mamas.

With GG and Great Papa. Aren't we glamourous?

Brrrr!

Carrot! Yum!


With Aunt Farrell and Uncle David.

Party of three.

The Jaskot Family.

I just love cousin Lindsay!

Too much partying.

Soon to come - more pics from our mini-vaca in Santa Barbara and cousin Alex's wedding in Wisconsin!

Goofing Around with Daddy

My Daddy teaches me a lot.

He teaches me how to be a messy eater.

He teaches me how to match my clothes.

He teaches me how to be silly.

I love goofing around with my Daddy!

Evidence

My mommy has a problem, and I am posting these pictures as evidence. Help!

Ella Vision - Story time

Ella tells us a story

Boys! Yuck!

This past weekend, we went to a barbeque (yes, that's our second barbeque of the weekend). Ella got to spend time with her buddy Nathan. Despite Miss Prissy Pants' expression, Nathan and Ella really are good friends...

Ella watches closely to make sure Nathan isn't about to club someone.

Still watching.


Nathan makes his move.

Ah, the scorn of a woman.

1/2 year old

July 21st is Ella's 1/2 year birthday! This weekend at a barbecue with friends we celebrated with a 1/2 cake.

Ella had fun in the pool as well

She is an expert kicker

Ella says hello to Huey the puppy

Are you really taking my picture?

Ella spent the rest of the weekend hanging out in her new favorite toy, her jumperoo

And getting better at sitting up on her own

Fireworks on the fourth

Time for fireworks, it's the fourth of July!

Ella stayed awake and enjoyed looking at strange lights in the distance.

Look at my new pearls from Dad!