Cars 2

This weekend Jake and I took Ella to see Cars 2, her first movie in the theater. The regular movie was sold out for the time we wanted so we took a chance and saw the 3D version. I was worried that Ella wouldn't like to wear the glasses the whole time and just want to leave, but she did pretty good. She didn't wear the glasses the whole movie and she had to go potty twice other than that she did awesome. During the movie you could tell she was excited to see all her favorite characters in action. It was fun to come home and see her wanting to act out and talk about some of the funny parts of the movie. Personally, I hope our next movie is a little more girly and has a princess in it.

Cinderella and Belle

My two little princesses all dresses up for the ball. Ella wanted to dress Bridgette up as Cinderella so they could dance at the ball. Bridgette was loving it, especially when she got to hold the wand.

Ella posing as Belle.

Ella helping Bridgette get into her costume, she even put the Cinderella shoes on her.

Sisters

For the most part Ella does extremely well when it comes to being a big sister. She wants to help change her diapers, yes even the poop filled ones, feed her and be the first one in her room to say "hi" to her when she wakes up. The other day they were actually playing together it was very cute.

Yes, she is actually smiling, usually it is very hard to pull a smile out of her for the camera.

Almost bathtime.

Before bathtime- Ella is being silly and smiling


And before bathtime- Bridgette smiling.

The Zoo and more

As a family we went to the zoo a couple of weeks ago. We went first thing in the morning when it opened which was great because it seemed like all the animals were just getting up for breakfast and a breath of fresh air. I think the monkeys were our favorite part. Even Bridgette was really into seeing the animals.



Bridgette wanted to be like Ella and color her own picture.

Bridgette is trying out a new hairstyle, I think she was using the food for gel. Thankfully, it was dinner time and she went straight into the bath after that.

At the Zoo hanging out!

Just finished seeing the birds at the Zoo.

Bridgette and Ella

Bridgette had her 1yr check up last month a little after her birthday. I just haven't had time to post her stats. So apparently she is 95% for height and 75% for weight. Yes, she is up and walking all over. She walks about 95% of the time now. She can turn corners while walking and stop to pick up things and keep walking. I will post a video soon.


This weeks she began wanting to feed me bites of her food. Also she is beginning to dip her spoon into the baby food jars and feed herself. Just today she picked up a peach and put it on her spoon and fed herself. I was so proud of her! She was so proud of herself that she began clapping.



Ella has been so good with her manners. She is such a polite little girl. Whenever I tell her to do something her response is always, "OK mom." Ella is officially out of diapers at night!! Yeah!! So far we have had only two accidents. She has done so well staying dry at night that today she got to have a Princess Belle costume dress.





Papa bought Ella a princess bell for her bike.

Happy girl!

Sweet baby Bridgette.

Bridgette enjoying the sunshine.