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!

New Food, New Friends, New Pool!

Howdy folks! Well, it's been a zoo around here. Daddy's been gone for quite a while now, and I have no idea where he went! I hope he gets back before I'm in high school... Meanwhile, mommy's been running around like a crazy person. She must be working late into the night because she always looks so sleepy when she comes to get me in the morning, even though I am smiling and laughing and on my very best behavior! She's lucky I'm sleeping through the night.

Luckily, Nana and Grammy come over to play with me and take me on long walks and sing silly songs to me. We have so much fun!

There's been a lot of new experiences in my life lately. And my favorite is food! I finally graduated from rice cereal and now have had sweet potatoes and carrots. Mommy says I can try fruit soon too!

Not exactly sure what this is...

Aren't I big enough to do this myself?

Fingers still taste the best.

I got to meet a good family friend - Becki!

Then it was time to get ready to go to the pool. Mom - is this really necessary? I can't wait until I can dress myself so I stop looking like a fool.

The elusive Uncle Brent returned home from adventures abroad. I can't stop staring at him or that hairy thing on his face.

Hangin' out at the pool.

I'm pretty cute, huh?

At first, I didn't like the water. Not nearly as warm as my bath!

Still skeptical.

Uncle Brent saved me.

Loungin'

Back on dry land, hanging out under the umbrella.

Are we really going to try this again?

Hey, this isn't so bad. I can kick just like I do in the bath.

Actually, this is fun!

Safe and warm. That's all folks!