Big Project

Working on Ellie's 1st Birthday outfit and party favors!

Monster Trucks

Something we buy a lot of...

Reading with Papaw

Love.

{singing} I am the Champion!

Won my first fantasy football Superbowl!

Best part... My hubby is the one who finished second ;0)

The score and my team below

 

 

My Bench

 

Final Standings

 

Ellie - 11 months

Crawling army style - better watch your step!

Following us when we walk away and telling us about it

Absorbing her world and analyzing it

Clapping with assistance but bringing her hands together

Sticking out her tongue when concentrating

Drinking formula, 6-8 oz

Playing with her balls and electronic toys

Showing persistence with obstacles and challenges

Unwilling to stay in one place

Leaping toward us when she wants to be held

Throwing things off of her food tray - ERR

Wanting to do EVERYTHING Kip does

Showing jealousy when Mommy pays attention to Kip

Enjoying her play time and not being confined

Helping us get out of her pumpkin seat (has for a couple of months - cute)

Drinking out of a straw!

Showing interest in "big girl" food (not much interest in any food until this month)

Trying new things - grilled cheese, noodles, eggs, shredded potatoes, strawberries, peas

Talking and playing in crib before she falls asleep

Greeting us with a BIG smile when we get home from work or get her up from bed

Turning over during diaper changes - makes for some messy situations

Observing big brother and then imitating 

Taking cat naps (30-90 minutes), sometimes once.. sometimes twice a day

Eating lots of Cheerios - her fav!

Knocking toys/objects out of the way for entertainment

Showing her strength - not letting go of items, pulling up on unsteady objects

Imitating and interacting on a regular basis

Loving "airplane" with Mommy

Showing frustration with grunting and short crying spells - a little drama!

Crawling up to Mommy and grabbing my neck to be held

Going to bed at 7:00pm and sleeping 10-12 hours with some late night feedings

Teething (6.5 teeth) - bottom two, top four, bottom left breaking through

Learning word "no"

Trying small bites of Mommy and Daddy's food

Sitting in cart while shopping 

Hugging and giving wet kisses

Laughing at Daddy when he tickles her... even in anticipation

Showing no fear in bath... never has had any fear

Showing little fear in any situation... uh oh.

Wanting to feed herself with spoon but not ready

Spending time with family and showing off

Wearing size 3 diapers

Wearing 9-12 month clothing

Wearing size 2 or 3 shoes

We love you Ellie!

Halloween 2012

Ellie - 10 months

Crawling army style EVERYWHERE and UNDER everything

Taking in your surroundings and getting in the mix

Saying "dada, baba, nana, mmm, hi" indian chant, and other sounds

Pointing

Blowing raspberries

Drinking formula, 6-8 oz

Smiling and giggling more

Playing with her walking toys

Showing lots of personality - loving, curious, strong willed, persistent, impatient

Pulling up on EVERYTHING - it's all she wants to do

Cruising from one place to another while holding on to objects

Throwing things and watching what happens

Playing with Kip's toys - his response "No Elyee, these are BIG boy toys!"

Growing in thick hair, but not time for a cut yet

Enjoying her play time

(Not) enjoying her pumpkin seat carrier

Choosing who she wants to hold and play with her

Responding to all of her names - Ellie, Elyee, Ellie Bellie, Sis, Sister, Sissy

Kneeling while playing

Standing in crib when she is not tired

Turning over during diaper changes

Laughing at big brother when he makes faces in car

Taking cat naps (30-90 minutes), sometimes once.. sometimes twice a day

Eating Cheerios, puffs, small pieces of food

Pushing toys/objects out of the way as she crawls and sometimes for fun

Imitating and interacting

Showing frustration when not getting your way

Sleeping 10-12 hours with some late night feedings

Teething - bottom two and top four are in now!

Pulling toys out of buckets and baskets

Coming to us when we call her

Playing with dolls during baths

Shopping and spending time with Nana on Wednesdays

Wearing size 3 diapers

Wearing 9-12 month clothing

Wearing size 2 or 3 shoes

We love you!

A Chapter Closes

It's a sad day for me today. I took down the sign that's been on my door since Ellie's birth. I met my breastfeeding goal of 9 months and it is time for me to close this chapter... with a major twinge of sadness. I am proud of myself though. One of my greatest commitments and accomplishments. I will cherish the memories with Ellie and that little black bag.

 

Ellie - 9 months

Crawling army style EVERYWHERE

Bouncing off everything and everyone

Moving constantly

Saying "dada, baba, nana, mmm" and other sounds

Drinking formula now but Mommy made her BFing goal of 9 months

Grunting, screeching, yelling, and talking back at us

Playing with her ball popping toy.. loves it

Standing while holding on and wishing she could walk

Throwing things

Starting to get bored with the exersaucer and jumper

Showing anxiety when we leave the room

Playing with Kip's cars and trucks

Growing hair in the back (past her hairline)!

Enjoying shopping trips

Reaching out to be held

Squirming during diaper changes - nearly impossible to get it done!

Laughing at big brother when he makes faces

Taking cat naps (30-60 minutes)

Mouthing EVERYTHING!

Eating fruits.. not really into veggies

Immitating Kip, Mommy and Daddy

Obsessing over Mommy's iPhone 3gs and knowing how to use it!

Letting us know when you are not getting your way

Sleeping 10-12 hours with some early feedings

Teething - bottom two are in and one on the top poking through

Crying ceases when someone picks you up or sings to you

Splashing like crazy during baths

Wearing size 2 diapers, size 3 at night

Wearing 9 month clothing

Wearing size 2 shoes

The latest postings...
9/09  Ellie's Fantasy Football Success
9/09  Zionsville Fall Festival (more pics and video coming)
9/09  Target and Colts
9/08  And so it begins...
9/04  First Day as a Dragonfly
9/03  Kip's Favorite Store
8/20  Ellie 8 Months
7/30  Ellie 7 Months


Recently added...
7/26  Bottom's Up
7/25  Fun with Miss Kristin
7/22  Mommy's Dress from '79
7/20  Down and Out
7/18  Ellie's First Cold
7/16  Falling Asleep on Daddy
7/12  Pure Sweetness
7/11  Ellie with Miss Kristin
7/09  A Day in the Life
7/06  Ellie's Faces

Zionsville Fall Festival

Our first time!

Checking out the fire truck...

 

Ellie's Fantasy Football Success

Her fantasy QB just scored his third TD!

 

Colts and Target

Our two favorite things!

 

 

 

And so it begins...

Bows, headbands, and barrettes.

 

First Day as a Dragonfly!

On the way home he said "Can I go back? School makes me happy!"

 

 

His placemat

(Mommy cut out the pictures and Miss Lindsey drew the helicopter, truck, and dog)

 

 

Reading corner

 

 

Kip's Favorite Store

Target

His favorite item you ask?

 

 

Ellie - 8 Months

Ellie at 8 months:

Crawling army style EVERYWHERE

Exploring the world of cords uh oh

Bouncing off everything and everyone

Moving constantly

Laughing at big brother in the car and around the house

Saying "dada, baba, nana, mmm"

Coughing and laughing in a fake way on command

Looking for trouble and wanting to discover everything

Drinking Mommy's milk in a bottle (goal: 8.5-9 months)

Grunting, screeching, yelling, cooing back at us

Playing with her mini basketball goal.. loves it

Sitting, rolling, crawling, standing while holding onto something 

Throwing things

Enjoying alone time in the exersaucer and jumper

Showing a little anxiety when we leave the room or with someone new

Playing with Kip's cars and trucks

Sharing well

Loving it when Kip holds her

Growing lots of new dark brown hair - LOVE

Wearing bows, headbands and barrettes

Enjoying shopping trips

Loving time with your Nana, Papaw, and Auntie Em

Reaching out when someone motions to hold you

Helping us put on shirts and pjs

Getting your arms out of the belts and arching your back to help us get you out

Making an "O" with your lips and pulling your upper lip over your gums

Wearing regular size BabyLegs (lil' ones no longer cover your legs)

Sleeping in car seat during errands

Taking cat naps (30-60 minutes)

Picking up and analyzing everything

Enjoy(ed) your first weekend with Nana & Papaw (while we took Kip to Indiana Beach)

Dressing up in a new outfits for Mommy

Scratching and hitting surfaces

Trying new foods - not loving it and just not interested

Preferring bananas

Sticking out tongue often

Singing along with Mommy

Showing your wimpiness when you get "hurt" 

Interacting with and getting attention from your brother

Immitating Kip, Mommy and Daddy

Experiencing your first drought - no pools or water fun outside :0(

Playing with baby dolls, Sophie the Giraffe, light up crib machine, basketball goal, Kip's toys 

Obsessing over Mommy's iPhone 3gs (can't wait until the 5 comes out next month)

Letting us know when you are not getting your way

Enjoying time with your new nanny Miss Lindsey

Sleeping 6-10 hours with some early mornings (4:00am)

Teething - bottom two halfway in and maybe getting in more

Crying ceases when someone picks you up or sings to you

Splashing like crazy during your baths

Wearing size 2 diapers

Wearing 6-9 month clothing

Wearing size 2 shoes

Poo poo in the potty

May only be 1/2" x 1/2" in size but it was his first time nonetheless! And, we still did the potty dance!

Best buds

Wyatt loves Ellie so much! Especially her squishy eyes!

Ellie - 7 months

Ellie at 7 months:

Crawling army style

Bouncing off everything

Smiling and lauging

Saying "dada, baba"

Kicking/rubbing your right foot when you're fighting sleep or frustrated

Taking your last bottle in bed - bad habit

Enjoying a game of peek-a-boo

Drinking Mommy's milk in a bottle (new goal: 8.5-9 months)

Grunting, screeching, yelling, cooing

Standing while holding onto the ottoman

Sitting, rolling, scooting

Transferring objects from one hand to another

Enjoying your exersaucer and jumper

Showing some anxiety when we leave the room

Playing with Kip's cars and trucks

Sleeping in car seat during errands

Taking cat naps (30-45 minutes)

Trying to find missing items

Holding the pink Dr. Brown bottles

Gumming everything

Turning over the second you're placed on your back

Dressing up in a new outfit for Mommy every day

Napping in bed - not going so well

Scratching surfaces

Trying new foods - not loving it

Preferring bananas

Sticking out your tongue, especially when concentrating

Showing off your chunky thighs in this summer heat

Loving attention from your brother

Immitating Mommy and Daddy

Playing with baby dolls

Sleeping 6-10 hours with some early mornings (4:00am)

Sweating profusely in your car seat - it's hot!

Teething - bottom two

Lauging at big brother Kipton

Crying ceases when picked up

Modeling in the mirror

Taking a bath in her duck tub

Giving up on a pacifier

Wearing size 2 diapers

Wearing 6-9 month clothing

Wearing size 2 shoes

Bottom's Up!

Fun with Miss Kristin

Mommy's Dress from '79

My favorite expression right now (below)