Big Smiles

I'd say she is happy baby!! She is full of smiles these days. Even when I put her down for naps/ bedtime she will smile at me as I leave the room. She is such a sweet baby girl!

Ella 1st Dentist Visit

Ella had her first trip to the dentist today. She had been to visit my old work a number of times. What she remembered most was Dr. Lael's the french bulldog, "Zipper." So when we found out that Zipper was there today she was very happy.

When we go there she climbed right into the chair with her two kitties: Meow meow and Meew, meew they go pretty much everywhere with us. She let the assistant polish, floss and brush on the fluoride. Plus when Dr. B came in she opened right up and let him look. I thought for sure I was going to have to bribe her with something but she was a perfect angel. I was so proud that I was the one who shed a tear or two.

She was so comfortable she wanted to take off her shoes.
All done and still smiling!!

Fun Times

We have definitely gotten into the dreary weather here in the Northwest. Luckily, I had ordered this book Marjie (my mother-in-law) recommended to me to get for Ella. It has tons of different ideas of things to do with a two year old. Everything from sorting games, songs to sing, coordination, social skills, and holiday craft ideas. In a couple of the pictures below I put shredded paper in a bag and then put in different small items and had her dig around and find each one. It was fun for a while then Ella decided it would be neat to bury Avery in the paper. She didn't seem to mind it a bit.

My smiley baby!!

Yup, trying out the bottle.

Doesn't she look like she is having fun!



Random picture of Ella reading her library book " Little Quacks Bedtime" she can read this book to me.

Lisa's visit

My best friend Lisa ( freshman year college roommate) has been coming to visit me out West for the past 6yrs. Crazy how time fly! Every time she comes things get a little more hectic around our house. This time Lisa got a glimpse of what life is like with two babies. Lets just say we joked a lot about how I could hire her as my nanny. She was a big help with the girls all weekend. We did manage to sneak away one of the days and have a Spa day/ out for dinner and drinks with some of my other girlfriends. Which left Jake with both girls pretty much all day. If you asked him he would probably tell you he barely survived. Mainly because Bridgette doesn't take a bottle. I think he did great under the given circumstances. Anyway, I think Lisa had a good time and hopefully isn't scared to come back next year.

Nana comes to help

We have had a lot of visitors the past couple of weeks. First Uncle Paul and Auntie Lindsey, then my mom came for almost a week and then my friends Lisa ( college friend) came for her yearly visit. I'll post pictures of her visit next.

My mom was a huge help with the girls. I was able to run lots of errands and go to appointments like getting my hair done. Very important!
Nana has Bridgette in a trance with tickles. Very sweet!!

Halloween Night 2010

Ella was well prepared for Halloween. We had been talking about the big night all month. In fact somedays she would ask how Halloween night was going to go and we would tell her where we were going to go first and what we would say. She got a lot of use out of her ladybug costume. She wore it to her Kindergym party, then her Mommy and Me class and then on Halloween night. I was so proud she even wore the antenna's. She did great going to people's house and saying, "trick or treat" and finishing with a "thank you." Most times her voice was so quiet it was hard to hear her above all the other kids but at least I know she said it. One of her favorite parts was getting to ring the doorbells. And in the neighborhood we went too the Firetrucks came by to hand out candy. Ella was so amazed! Bridgette got to stay home with Nana that night and hand out candy.
Below are a few pics of Bridgette and Ella in her costume before heading out trick or treating.

Halloween Night 2010

Bridgette Laughing!!