Britax Blvd 70 CS Car Seat

Britax Boulevard 70 CS Convertible Car Seat 

After months of researching, cross-analysis, peer-reviews and safety checks, we decided on purchasing the Britax Boulevard 70 CS Convertible Car Seat.  It has great features and will grow with Ella as the years add on.  I think my favorite feature is how slim and compact it is yet provides Ella with protection that we are looking for. It's not bulky and fits great next to our infant car seat (which we will obviously need) but allowing for one passenger to sit in the back. 

Picture:  Ella's car seat arrives!  Testing it out before we put it in the CRV.

Video:  Ella loving her new view and her feet love it too! (May 12, 2012).

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Current California Safety Laws:  Step 2-Forward-Facing Seats (with harness)

• Convertible or combination seat.
• Children must be at least one year of age and 20 pounds.
• Children should remain in 5-point harness until they reach the top weight or height limit allowed.

Manufacturer Description:  

The Britax Boulevard 70 CS convertible car seat is designed for children rear facing from 5 to 40 pounds and forward facing from 1 year and 20 lbs up to 70 pounds. The Boulevard 70 CS achieves revolutionary head safety through the use of Britax SafeCell Technology, integrated steel bars, and versa-tether that work together to minimize head excursion and reduce the risk of head injury during a frontal impact. The Boulevard 70 CS also incorporates Britax True Side Impact Protection, a Click and Safe Snug Harness Indicator, and HUGS. An easy access cover and access to belt paths from the front of the seat make it easier to install. It is also equipped with a five-point, no-rethread and quick-adjust harness, multiple buckle and recline adjustments, and a body pillow for comfort.

45 Weeks - 03.02.2012

Capturing Ella at 45 Weeks . . .

Picture of the Day:

Friday 02/24/12 - Ella's first trip to the Sacramento Zoo.  Lunch date @ Mary's.

Saturday 02/25/12 - Ella enjoying her carseat.

Sunday 02/26/12 - Ella sitting in her own chair at meeting.

Monday 02/27/12 -  Ella entertaining Claire at BuyBuyBaby.

Tuesday 02/28/12 - Ella enjoying play time after swim class.

Wednesday 02/29/12 - Ella playing with Paige in her crib.

Thursday 03/01/12 - Ella enjoying the public library with the other kids.  Ella and Kingston.

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella's first trip at the Sacramento Zoo (February 24, 2012).

Video:  Ella loves to feed herself (February 26, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Claire playing at BuyBuyBaby (February 27, 2012).

Video:  Ella trying strawberries for the first time (February 27, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing in the bath tub (February 29, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with Ella at the public library (March 1, 2012).

42 Weeks - 02.10.2012

Capturing Ella at 42 Weeks. . .

Picture of the Day:

Friday 02/03/12 - Ella's long hair.

Saturday 02/04/12 - Came home to Ella sleeping on Daddy who is also sleeping.  8 hours of Daddy and me time.

Sunday 02/05/12 - Ella playing with her toy.

Monday 02/06/12 - Ella found a stash of money to play with. 

Tuesday 02/07/12 -  Ella working while Mommy and Daddy works.

Wednesday 002/08/12 - Ella enjoying her Mary visit.

Thursday 02/09/12 - Ella and Kingston play date

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella enjoying her bath (February 3, 2012).

Video:  Ella trying to write on paper (February 7, 2012).

Video:  Ella enjoying her cracker (February 8, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Kingston enjoying their first play date (February 9, 2012).

40 Weeks - 01.27.2012

Capturing Ella at 40 weeks. . .

Picture of the Day:

Friday 01/20/12 -  Ella enjoying pho @ Wayside Noodles.

Saturday 01/21/12 -Ella enjoying her first day on her trip to LA. 

 Doesn't Mikayla look like Michael?

 Sunday 01/22/12 - Ella enjoying her second day in LA.

Monday 01/23/12 -  Ella visiting with great grandma.

Tuesday 01/24/12 -  Ella sat in her own seat on the whole plane ride.

Wednesday 01/25/12 - Ella flirting with Isaac.

Thursday 01/26/12 -  Ella and Claire play date.

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella enjoying her first day in LA (January 21, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with Mikayla (January 22, 2012)

Video:  Ella dancing to Barney (January 22, 2012).

Video: Ella trying to crawl at great grandma's house (January 22, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing ball with her aunties (January 22, 2012).

Video:  Ella checking on Baby Mikayla (January 23, 2012)

Video:  Ella trying to study with the kids (January

Video:  Ella and Claire play date (January 26, 2012)

Sunday - October 16, 2011

Traveling Baby Ella - Los Angeles Day 4
We did a couple errands with grandma and then picked up Mikayla so that M&M could focus on their house hunt.  

Video: Ella sitting next to Mikayla

Picture:  Ella with  Mikayla

Pictures:  Ella with grandpa and grandma

Picture:  Ella with relatives

The afternoon was spent playing with Ella's great grandma, great auntie, grandpa, and uncles.  It was a busy day.  We ended the night at dinner with Mayelle's family and went to bed early.

Thursday - September 29, 2011

Day 4: Ella's 3rd Trip to Los Angeles
Ella slept wonderful last night.  She didn't wake up at all - I had her sleep on the other end (away from the window) and I slept on the very edge so that she couldn't smell me.  ;)

Ella spent the morning with her grandma while I went over to Michael's place to tidy up for him before they get discharged from the hospital.  I got back about 10am and it was perfect timing as Ella was just waking up from her morning nap.  She did great with grandma, played, eat her rice cereal, and slept.  What a good girl.

Video:  Ella in her car seat

Ella took her first trip to Chinatown.  All the grandma's in chinatown couldn't stop commenting on her beautiful Ella was and how her hair was great.  Ella just smiles and gives this "I know my hair rocks" smerk.  We picked up a Korean dress, Chinese dress, and Vietnamese dress for Ella's six month photos.

On the way to the hospital, we picked up dim sum for lunch.  We didn't get to see Mikayla as she had jaundice and had to stay underneath the heating lamp. Michael's beard seems to scare Ella so we try to keep him a distance.  We got her to smile while Michael was holding her.  ;)
Picture:  Ella with Uncle Mike

When we got home, Ella napped while I packed our bags, ate dinner and then took off to Ontario Airport to return home.  Ella played with her Uncle Johnston (fell asleep on him too!) and with her grandma for the last time.
Picture:  Ella looks like a toddler napping

Picture:  Ella with Uncle Johnston

Video:  Ella playing with Grandma

Ella is such a rock star when it comes to traveling.  She sat on the lounge chair and played while we waited for the plane to arrive.  The plane ride was smooth as Ella slept and didn't cry during the entire flight.

Video:  Ella playing in the waiting area