Ella goes to Nursery...

My little Ella bug is growing up too fast. Today I took her to nursery for her first time. At first she just stood by me not knowing what to do or what was going on. Then she found a ball, and was okay. She had of course her binky in her mouth, and with in the first minute two of the little boys came up to grab it. I took it out and thought for sure she would have a hard time without it, but she didn't which is really good. I was happy, she may not be as dependent on it like I thought. Ella is the only girl in the nursery with 7 boys. So she definitly is going to like the boys!! They said she did really good, but was super quiet which my Ella around us can not stop chattering away. I went to sneak at her to make sure she was doing okay, and they were having snack time. She was sitting at the end of the table so I could see her face straight on, and she looked like she was about to pass out from being tired. Then I walked by again a couple of minutes later, and she was just eating her snacks with a big smile on her face. She did make eye contact with me, which made her realize I wasn't by her so she started to cry, but luckily it was time to go to Sacrament. I know some of you think that this is silly, but this is a big milestone. It makes me realize how fast time goes by with her. I try to enjoy every minute I have with her, sometimes they are hard, but most of the time we are laughing and having lots of fun! Okay sorry about the long post, but I had to share this experience. Also I tried to upload a picture on Zach's computer, and once again it did not work. So I promise more pictures are coming soon!

Ear Infections Continued

This week Ella has been sick. She has a bad cough, runny nose, consistent fever, and just not feeling good overall. I took her to the doctor today and guess what she has massive ear infections in both ears again. Poor baby! My sister's baby has RSV and they said it is extremely contagious, and Ella was around him and showing the same symptoms he had. I thought I better be safe and take her in since she has had a fever since Tuesday. Good news is she doesn't have RSV just a really bad cold. Bad news is her ear infections. This is her second one in her right ear, but her left ear has been consistent since she turned one. So we go back in a month to get them checked again. If she keeps having them then I think tubes will be in the near future. Hopefully she will get better and her ear infections will clear up for good. It makes me so sad when she doesn't feel good. I love you Ellabug!

Having fun with Cousins!

This week my sister and her husband went out of town. So Ella, me, and Mowglie headed up to Layton to play with cousins and their dog. Zach had to work so he can't make it up until this weekend. We have been busy playing, taking Avery to dance and gymnastics, playing with friends, and of course going to McDonalds. My nephews and neice are really good so they are easy to take care of. We have had so much fun, and love to spend this special time with them!



Ella and Avery playing the piano, they love each other so much

Jackson, Preston, Ella, and Avery taking a bath they were fighting over who got to take a bath with Ella so they all got in.

Ella didn't want the picture taken can you tell?

Even Mowglie has a friend Nash. They are out of control and run around nonstop.

Ella being a little mom and Avery following behind.

Crazy hair

Ella has curly hair and whenever she sleeps she wakes up with a big rats nest. So we thought we would take some pictures because it is so funny and her hair gets so big. We love her wild, crazy hair!

Look at that wild hair

Hiding the back of her head from us

Zach thinking he is funny! He is going to hate me for posting this picture!

So shy!

Ella the Model

I entered Ella into a little contest for a baby boutique in Gardner village. They choose four different kids one for ages 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years old, and 2-3 years old. You get a free photography session and a big custom frame and picture for your house. Then she would be in the little magazine and pictures for the store. I thought Ella is definitely one of the cutest kids ever. I thought it would be fun and wasn't sure what picture to use, but she made the decision kind of easy. She will give us the biggest cheeesiest smiles ever, until we pull out the camera then she puts her head down and doesn't want to look at you. She just started this new stage, she gets so mad and just runs away crying. So luckily we had a really cute picture of her from when we got family pictures done with Zach's family. We used that because she was smiling and you could see her big beautiful blue eyes which I was trying to capture. Cross your fingers she wins!

Zach and me trying so hard to get her to smile

Such a sad little girl

Didn't want to look at mommy

Just so cute

I love my beautiful Ella bug!

Ear Infections Again

Poor Ella bug has ear infections again. Ever since she turned one she has had continous ear infections in her left ear. We finally took her into the doctor on Wednesday since she has been so fussy, and sensitive. She has a little one in her right ear (which is a first), and her left ear is really, really bad. Her doctor was shocked that she has been sleeping and eating well since her ear was bad. She was so sad and didn't feel good that she layed down on Mowglie and went right to sleep. She just loves her dog, and sometimes when she is sad she cuddles with her. It is the cutest thing. We hope that her ear will get better with her new medicine, if not then the doctor said we might have to start thinking about tubes. I hope she doesn't have to go through that, but if it will make her better then I am okay with that.

Ella and her best friend Mowglie. So Tired!

Aren't they so cute together?

Ella loves to look at herself in the mirror. The other night she was practicing her cry, and then she would say Hi to herself, then cry again. She is so silly!

After Christmas in St. George

The Saturday after Christmas we went down to St. George to have another Christmas. We got to stay down there for five days which was so much fun to spend time with the Randalls. On Sunday we woke up and had a lot of presents to open. Ella got even more spoiled, and even more toys. We know whenever we see them Ella is going to be spoiled. She is so lucky to have a family that loves her so much. We also went to Paula's, Zach's favorite mexican restuarant. We have to go every time we go down to St. George. His whole family already knows if we are in town, and go out to eat we are going to Paula's no questions asked. We enjoyed the time we got to spend with everyone down there, and can't wait to see them soon! We love you guys! Thanks so much for everything, and for always spoiling Ellabug!


Of course we can't go anywhere without watching plenty of Dora. She now brings the remote to us and says,"Dora." She is so smart and knows what she wants!

Ella cuddling with her Grandpa Sheldon while watching Dora. She has so much fun with him. He is just a big kid and loves to play with Ella whenever we see them.

Ella just being cute!

Ella with her Grandma Keri eating bananas. Ella is lucky to have a Grandma that loves and spoils her so much!

Christmas

Again I am late posting, but oh well. This year we had a wonderful Christmas. We woke around 8:00 and went to see what Santa brought Ella. She kind of looked at us like we were crazy at first because we were so excited, but then she saw her doll and got so happy. She got a baby alive that talks to her, she is such a good mommy, then she got a barbie power wheels four wheeler. She just rides it every where and thinks it is the greatest thing. She got lots of other stuff like Dora stuff of course, more babies, clothes, books, movies, and a DVD player for our car for the long trips to St. George. Zach and I also had a wonderful Christmas we missed the Randalls, but got to enjoy time with them after Christmas.



Ella with my sister's new dog Buddy!





Ella got some dress up shoes from Santa since she loves walking around in Mommy's high heels all day long.

Ella with her cousins Preston and Avery. They are modeling their new Christmas clothes