Hugs, Kisses & Giggles

For some strange reason, Ella was in a lovable mood this past week.  I could not believe how sweet she was.  It was as if she was over her stranger anxiety/shy self and her true social butterfly self was born.  But it was short lived and she's back to herself now. . .

On Monday, she gave her daddy lots of love while he carried her on his shoulder.

Picture:  Ella and Daddy

On Thursday, she danced and giggled with Sheryl to music at home. 

Video:  Ella dancing with Sheryl (April 26, 2012).

On Friday, she gave Mary hugs (for the first time) and kisses while having brunch at Crepevine with Kimi.

Video:  Ella giving Mary lots of hugs (April 27, 2012).

Picture:  Ella, Mary and Kimi

Other fun videos from the week:
Video:  Ella and Leila play date in Roseville (Friday, April 20, 2012).

Video:  Ella wearing her first jean skirt while playing cups (Monday, April 23, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing during her bath (Wednesday, April 25, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Jack singing/listening to story time at the library (Thursday, April 26, 2012).

1 Year Portrait

Ella is officially 1 years old and we couldn't be more thrilled to see her develop into a little lady.

One Year Portrait:

Ella Jane "Linh" Steele

Photos taken by Thao Nguyen on April 19, 2012
Old Town Sacramento

Looking forward to capturing Ella's second year with her baby brother William!

52 Weeks - 04.20.2012

Capturing Ella at 52 Weeks . . .

Picture of the Day:

Friday 04/13/12 - Ella enjoys reading while waiting for her food to cool down.

Saturday 04/14/12 -Ella and Claire smiling at the camera.

Sunday 04/15/12 -Ella getting better at holding her sippy-cup.

Monday 04/16/12 -Ella and Claire play date.

Tuesday 04/17/12 -Ella testing out her bows.

Wednesday 04/18/12 - Ella and her ball.

Thursday 04/19/12 - Ella playing with her new toys.

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella eating broccoli (April 13, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Claire standing around (April 14, 2012).

Video:  Ella loves to play with her plastic cups (April 15, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with Claire (April 16, 2012).

Video:  Ella being pushed around by Maddie (April 16, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with magnets at Mary's house (April 17, 2012).

Video:  Ella flipping through her peekaboo book (April 19, 2012).

51 Weeks - 04.13.2012

Capturing Ella at 51 Weeks . . .

Picture of the Day:

Friday 04/06/12 - Getting E to smile for the camera is fun!

Saturday 04/07/12 - E after her bath.

Sunday 04/08/12 - E loves taking her nap with blue bear.

Monday 04/09/12 - E loves her pink bunny.

Tuesday 04/10/12 -E loves to read with Daddy.

Wednesday 04/11/12 -  E visiting Mary.

Thursday 04/12/12 -  E and Kingston at the library.

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella playing with her bucket of balls (April 6, 2012).

Video:  Ella using the walls to get around (April 8, 2012).

Video:  Ella testing out her new lion push toy (April 11, 2012).

Video:  Ella trying to push her push toy (April 11, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Kingston listening to story time (April 12, 2012).

50 Weeks - 04.06.2012

Capturing Ella at 50 Weeks . . .

Picture of the Day:

Friday 03/30/12 - Day 7 of LA:  Ella, Mikayla and Mayelle.

Saturday 03/31/12 - Day 8 of LA:  Ella at enjoying dinner at Hieu & Ruby's wedding.

Sunday 04/01/12 - Day 9 of LA:  Ella, Mikayla and Mike.

Monday 04/02/12 -  Ella and Claire at the park in south land park.

Tuesday 04/03/12 - Ella rocking her sunglasses.

Wednesday 04/04/12 - Ella wants to join the dogs outside.

Thursday 04/05/12 - Ella has found her transitional objects - blue bear and pink bunny.

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella and Mikayla playing with each other (March 30, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Mikayla playing cards (March 30, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Aunt Malissa playing (March 31, 2012).

Video:  Ella rocking to Vietnamese music at Uncle Hieu's wedding reception (March 31, 2012).

Video:  Ella loves walking between Uncle Hieu and Ong (April 1, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Claire play date at the park (April 2, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Claire are ready to go home (April 3, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with the door (April 4, 2012).

49 Weeks - 03.30.2012

Capturing Ella at 49 Weeks . . . Milestones - - Ella learns to walk and crawl up the stairs!!

Picture of the Day:

Friday 03/23/12 -Ella all dressed up to do errands.

Saturday 03/24/12 - Day 1 of LA visit.

Sunday 03/25/12 - Day 2 of LA visit.

Monday 03/26/12 - Day 3 of LA visit.

Tuesday 03/27/12 - Day 4 of LA visit.

Wednesday 03/28/12 - Day 5 of LA visit.

Thursday 03/29/12 - Day 6 of LA visit.

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella loves playing with Lily (March 24, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing on the piano (March 24, 2012).

Video:  Ella learning to walk from Ba and Chu Alex (March 24, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with Mikayla (March 25, 2012).

Video:  Ella doesn't want to share her iPad with Mikayla (March 26, 2012).

Video:  Ella learned a new skill - crawling up the stairs (March 27, 2012).

Video:  Ella takes her first steps! (March 28, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with Mikayla on the sofa (March 29, 2012).

Video:  Ella feeding Mikayla puffs (March 29, 2012).

Video:  Ella walking with mommy and Bac Hieu (March 29, 2012).