Fall has arrived

With the temperature dropping, football on TV, and pumpkins everywhere, Fall is definitely here. Ella is enjoying her first Fall as she gets better at crawling and makes ever more interesting and louder sounds.

Ella's crawling is getting better

Which means we need to do some baby proofing and keep a close eye on her!

Ella hanging out with dad on the couch. Ella is getting more mobile as dad becomes immobile.

Playing with dad's crutches in my jazzercize outfit

Ella watching the boys watch football

Look at the pumpkin I found

This little one is just right for eating

Nana give me that pumpkin!

Had to put the rain coat on for the first time during this rainy fall

Swimming, Swimming, At the Swimming Pool

Ella has recently signed up for swimming classes at our local Rec Center. She as always loved the water from her first bath and now this is a chance for her to practice with her peers!

Ella was amazed to see so many children at the pool

She got right into it with a little freestyle

Playing a game and learning new skills

Practicing sitting on the side of the pool

And launching into the water

Doing some laps

Uh-oh where did Daddy go?

There he is!

Taking a break

A little backstroke practice

Are we done yet?

Blowing bubbles, at least Dad is

All done and warm in my towel

My Life as a Socialite

My social calendar has been very busy this month! Three birthdays and an engagement party!

All dressed up for Meade and David's engagement party.

With the happy couple!

At Daddy's birthday dinner!

Giving Daddy a special birthday gift :)

The family resemblance isn't too obvious, is it? :)

Wow Dad, that's a lot of candles!

Balloons!

With Riley's Mimi.

Helping Riley celebrate her 2nd birthday!

My favorite guest at Noah's 4th birthday - Kona!

Obviously, Kona liked me too!

Still working on my crawling!

So happy!

Working hard

Ella has been working hard learning new skills and growing faster than we can keep up. She has been trying to crawl, but has not figured out yet how to put it all together. (Luckily for us she still stays in one spot!)

Here she is trying to crawl

Moving forward is the hard part!

Now give me that camera and stop taking pictures

The Last Days of Summer...

...and getting ready for Fall!

Mom and Dad have been super busy, but here's some pics to tide you over until they get some more free time.

At a BBQ with Mom's co-workers.

Trying on my Halloween costume. Um, Mom, I think it's upside down...

That's better, but it's too big!

Maybe it's okay...

Then again, maybe not!

Hey, no fair! I can't defend myself in this panda suit!

Are we done yet Mom??

Sleeping with my Duckie and my Sophie.