Saturday, September 20, 2008

More pictures from Ella's birthday weekend


Everyone singing Happy Birthday! She kept looking at us like we were crazy!

Ella enjoying her bright pink cake

Ella looking so cute with frosting all over her mouth

Sharing with Daddy

After she was all done!

Ella's 1st birthday!!!

I know I am late posting about her birthday, but we finally slowed down. We had so much fun for Ella's 1st Birthday. I can't believe she is already 1! She grew up too fast. On her birthday, September 11th we took her to Build-A-Bear and let her pick out her very own bear. We held up four different bears, and she of course chose the pink and white one. She is so girly I love it. Then we went to dinner at Texas Roadhouse. Then on Friday we had a big birthday party for her. Zach's family came up and then my whole family was there. It was so much fun. She loved eating the cake and getting all messy. She even had to put some frosting in Mommy's hair just to make sure I was getting messy too. She got lots and lots of presents from everyone. She got more then she did for Christmas. We took her to her 12 month appointment and she weighs 19 lbs. and 29.5 inches long. She is still in the 30% for her weight and average for height. The doctor was so impressed that she could say a lot of words, she now says mama, dada, grandpa, dora, hello, no, uh-oh, baba, and she tries to say a lot more. She is also walking a lot more. It's so fun when she holds onto my finger and wants to walk around. Then on Saturday we went up to Snowbird with Zach's mom, dad, and sisters. We went up on the tram and looked out over the city. We also went on the zipline and alpine slide. It was so much fun spending time with them and doing lots of fun stuff. We miss having them around and wish we could see them a lot more. Then after the long weekend of fun and everything Ella and I both got colds. I think we wore ourselves out with all of the party planning and everything. But her birthday was a success and lots of fun! Thanks everyone for coming and for all of the great presents! We love you!



Ella and Daddy picking out Dora Bear. That is what we named her.

Mommy and Ella giving Dora Bear a bath

Ella riding in her big girl car seat with Dora Bear

Ella in her pretty party dress with Aunt Chanlie

Ella and all of her cousins ready to open presents

New Car!!!

I have a lot to post about. The first exciting thing is we got a new car! Yes we did get another new car, but we are down to one car until October when Zach graduates and gets his Patrol car. We also leased it so we will have to keep it longer then 6 months, unlike our other cars. It's brand new which neither Zach and I have ever had. It is so nice and has so much space. We needed something with more room now that Ella is in a forward facing car seat. But here is a picture of the exact one we have, color and everything. It is a 2008 Subaru Outback fully loaded.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Ella looking so cute...









Here are some cute pictures I got taken of Ella. I am proud to say that I made the TUTU for Ella. I saw the cute ones at the mall for like $30.00, and thought I could make that. So I did and it cost me a total of $5.00. I have to brag because I am not very crafty even though I try to be. Also if you notice we got Ella's ears pierced finally. I will post pictures and tell more about it on the next post.

It's been a while...

It has been a long time since my last post. This last month has been really stressful for me trying to figure work out and everything. I finally got it all figured out. Here is a what we have been up to lately.

I work 3 days a week and the rest of the time I am home with Ella. I love it so much. I just started this schedule last week; I am transferring to the Murray branch so I will be closer to home. I was so greatful that my friend Wayne (who is the manager of Murray) was willing to work with me, and get me a schedule that worked out perfect. I was scared I was going to have to quit and find some retail job that I would have to work nights, weekends, and holidays. But luckily I don't have to.

Zach has been busy with academy still. He has had some long days where he goes in at 6:45 in the morning and gets off close to 10:30 at night. It is really boring when he is not there at nights, but I know he is working hard so I can be with Ella more. He is loving the academy more and more everyday. They have whipped him into shape and he looks really good might I add. Ha! Ha! He has done great on every test so far and is looking forward to graduating and getting out in the field.

Ella, what can we say about Ella. She is such a character lately, she is really big into fake crying, and throwing little fits when she doesn't get her way. She is a big momma's girl still, and I think getting worse with time. She is also taking a few steps here and there. She is still trying to get some confidence to do it all the time. She also loves talking on the phone, remote, bottle, dog bone. Anything that she can hold to her ear and have pretend conversations she loves. She won't talk on the phone if there is really someone there, but she loves to have conversations all the time. She is also talking a lot, she now says mama, bah bah, dada, grandpa, dora, hello, no, ya, and a bunch of jibberish. She is getting to be so much fun everyday that passes. We love her more and more.

That is a little of what we have been up too. If you noticed I changed my background again, but I thought since Ella's birthday is next Thursday we will have a birthday background for the month. Can you believe she is almost one? It is crazy I swear she was just born. I will be posting a lot more stuff in the next week since it is her birthday, and I love birthdays!!!