Independence!

Ella is all grown up now and handles her own feedings.

Mom and her Baby Girl

Ella turned into a big three-month old earlier this week. She is starting to giggle and does her best to imitate certain facial expressions...but she generally just gets out a few spit bubbles before smiling :)

Dad's first full day alone with Ella

Mom started back at work last week. Dad took Friday off to have his first full day alone with Ella. We played games and stretched out during tummy time. When Ella was ready for a nap, I put Minnie in charge. Dad had to change a few wet diapers, but Ella saved a big present for Mom right when she got home.

Playing the Piano

Ella has picked up a new hobby...playing the keyboard with her mom.

Grandma Thomas

Grandma and Grandpa came up to visit last week and watch one of our softball games. Ella was bundled up in one of her blankies to keep warm.

YouTube Video

Ella is now up on YouTube with her first video. Either click the video right here or click the link below to check it out!



http://youtube.com/watch?v=p3ykDwZRs8E

Thumb-Sucking

Ella found her thumb awhile ago, and it's finding its way into her mouth more often now. "Tummy Time" also isn't so bad anymore :)

Toys in My Mouth

Ella is starting to grab at more toys and they go right to her mouth. She also fits into her cow pajamas given to her by Great-Aunt Penny.

Grandma and Great-Grandma

Ella visited Grandma and Grandpa Graves last weekend, and Great-Grandma Shirley and Great-Grandpa Calvin also came to visit. At first she didn't know what to make of her first bath in a kitchen sink, but she warmed up to it later on.

Chicken Fest

Ella enjoyed her first Chicken Fest parade two weeks ago. She was a little too young to catch candy from the parade, but her dad did catch a plastic football from Mr. Chicken as he passed.