Back to Work

Ella wished me good luck on Tues. when I had to start work. Things went really well. However, I couldn't sleep the night before because I was so nervous that I was going to miss my alarm. And after a full day of work I was exhausted, I couldn't even make dinner. And for those of you who have not heard the news, I get to work 2 days a week and get to stay home the rest of the time with baby Ella. It's the perfect blend of work and family!

Happy Halloween

I know we are going to disappoint some of you but we did not dress Ella up in a costume for her first Halloween. Our reasonings were that it was kinda a waste of money and Jake and I don't even care for the holiday. Next year when Ella is up and walking around we will dress her up.

Daddy Time/ Portland

Ella still loves her bathtime especially when daddy gives it to her.

Here is daddy and Ella getting ready for bed- shhhh quiet time

These pictures were taken on our trip to Portland last week. We had a wonderful time until we came home on Friday night right in the middle of rush hour.

Tummy Time

Ella is getting stronger everyday, pretty soon before we know it she will be rolling over!

It's been a long time

I know we have not posted any new pictures of Ella in awhile and some of you are getting a little impatient. So above are some recent photos. Since we last blogged Ella has been to the doctor for her 2mo check up. She weighed in at 13lbs and 23 inches long. Yup, she is in the 95% in her weight class. Ella never misses a meal!!

Speaking of meals, we are down to the wire of having Ella learn how to take a bottle. I only have a short 2 weeks left before I return to work. So far giving her a bottle is a battle of the wills. Who gives in first, usually its her. She knows how to take the bottle she just would rather have me instead. I feel so bad for her but in the long run it will be the best for both of us.

Ella has also discovered her fists. Instead of pushing the pacifier I just let her suck on her fists, lets hope that she never finds her thumb. Otherwise, we will have to start a saving account for future braces.

Hope you all enjoyed the pictures.

Getting to be Fall

Ella and I have been trying to take advantage of the few nice days we have left before the rain really sets in. Today the sun is out the birds are chirping and the squirrles are sunbathing on the fence. Here are a couple pictures of Ella in her hat before our walk.

Ella's Baptism

Ella did great during her Baptism. Not one peep was made from her during mass not even when the water dumped on her forehead. There are many more picture's I'd like to share but they will be put into a slide show at another time.