Play dates 10/22 - 10/28

We had our first rain day and enjoyed it in the garage.  Ella loved chasing the dogs around the garage with her stroller and found it entertaining to stomp her right foot around. Towards the end of the week the weather warmed up so we were able to go to zoo with the twins, play date at Leila's house, have the Adair kids over, and lots of daddy time during the weekend.  We love our weekends together as a family!

Video:  Ella playing in the garage w/dogs (October 22, 2012)

Video:  Ella sits down and laughs at herself (October 22, 2012).

Video:  Ella, Andrew and Cameron watching the anteater (October 25, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Daddy playing during bath time (October 25, 2012).

Video:   Ella taking a stroll down the vineyard (October 28, 2012).

Video:  Ella's first trip at the Nimbus Hatchery (October 28, 2012).

Picture:  Ella and the twins having lunch at La Bou (October 25, 2012).

Picture:  Ella enjoying Lelia's toy (October 26, 2012).

Picture:  Ella helping with William's bath

Picture:  Ella checking out the alligator.

E loves Dexter and Claire.

Studies show that having a dog can extend one's life.  They provide companionship, love and protection. For Ella, they provide entertainment and a source of joy. 

Now that she's walking and running, her new found entertainment is to chase the dogs.  Dexter seems to get her to laugh the most as he manages to let her chase him.  He literally pauses, bounces around, gets her to laugh, and then runs away from her as she continues to chase him.  She'll go around the sofa chasing Dexter for 10 minutes if he lets her.  Whereas Claire will only play with her if she has a ball.  Ella doesn't find too much joy in playing with Claire as she won't let go of the ball. 

Can you believe she use to be this small?

Video:  Ella loves to chase Dexter around the living room (June 11, 2012).

Video:  Ella wants to play ball with Claire (June 11, 2012).

Video:  Ella loves to play with dogs around the living room (June 18, 2012).

Dexter and Claire are going to be entertaining to watch as Ella learns more interesting things to do to them.  I am still amazed at how much fun she has when she crawls into their crate.

Video:  Ella crawling into Dexter's crate and wants him to join her (October 3, 2012).

Video:  Ella crawling back into Dexter's crate (October 3, 2012).

Video:  Ella play with Dexter and the towel (October 3, 2012).

Video:  Ella pushing the stroller/chasing Dexter (October 3, 2012).

Video:  Ella walking Dexter around the house (October 13, 2012).

We're so glad to have dogs that tolerate Ella.

New living room chair

Ella has been fascinated with crawling underneath things (tables, chairs, etc.).  It's been interesting to watch her explore and find new ways to scare me.

Her new spot is our side table in the living room.  She loves to climb up and sit and try to get the dogs to sit next to her.  Pretty funny stuff.  The first time she did it I just thought she was curious, but she truly loves it.

Video:  Ella loves her new spot (August 6. 2012).

 

Picture: Ella sitting in her living room spot (August 16, 2012).

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Discovery Park

Brian wanted to take Ella on a bike ride yesterday so we decided to check out Discovery Park.  Wasn't sure if E would even remember the bike trailer but to my surprise she definitely remembered it.  As Brian pulled it off the truck, Ella immediately walked towards it and tried to get in.  She cried desperately to get in with Dexter - so cute!  It probably didn't help that we were trying to figure out how to put it back together and taking a long time.  Overall, we had a great family outing at Discovery Park.

Video:  Ella, Dexter and Daddy at Discovery Park (August 5, 2012).

Picture:  Ella asking for milk after the long bike ride (August 5, 2012).

Cesar Chavez Plaza Park

Thursday was a busy day for Ella - the park, the downtown library for story time, Wayside Noodles for lunch, and bubbles with Uncle Johnston.  We had a good time walking around Cesar Chavez Plaza Park though no ducks to chase but lots of bums to look at.  Baby lap sit and Toddler story time was better this time around and Ella does great at sitting still, listening and participating. 

Video:  Ella walking around Cesar Chavez Plaza Park (July 26, 2012).

Video:  Ella chasing bubbles (July 26, 2012).

Video:  Ella laughing (July 26, 2012).

Ella loves to chase bubbles now!

Picture:  Ella making new friends at the library (July 26, 2012).

Picture:  Ella and Andrew at Wayside Noodles (July 26, 2012).  Where's my pho?

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15 Month Portrait

Three months later and Ella's hair continues to amaze us - thick, long and full.  I can't believe how much she has grown these past three months - walking like an expert, starting to run, more baby signs, and wants to feed herself more.

Much love and appreciation to Mary Wang for taking Ella's 15 month portrait on July 21, 2012. We had a blast trying to get her to laugh and smile for the camera.

Sample 15 Month Portrait:

We got three awesome video clips of Ella laughing and smiling (yes, she's smiling). 

Video:  Ella laughing at Dexter - Part 1

Video:  Ella laughing at Dexter - Part 2

Video:  Ella laughing at Dexter - Part 3

Love it!

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).

48 Weeks - 03.23.2012

Capturing Ella at 48 Weeks . . . Can you believe Ella is now 11 months old?

Picture of the Day:

Friday 03/16/12 -Ella and Leila's play date.

Saturday 03/17/12 - Ella found my pen organizer fascinating.

Sunday 03/18/12 - Ella loves Sunday meetings.

Monday 03/19/12 - Ella and Claire play date.

Tuesday 03/20/12 -  Ella spends the day with daddy in Placerville.  Ella eating at the local restaurant.

Wednesday 03/21/12 -  Ella loves her daddy.  Ella playing with Issac.

Thursday 03/22/12 - Ella is 11 months old! She learned to stand while in the tub.

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella playing with a 6 month old baby Ava (March 16, 2012).

Video:  Ella standing and dancing to music (March 16, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Claire trying to play with the same toy (March 19, 2012).

Video:  Ella dislikes yogurt for the first time (March 19, 2012).

Video:  Ella crawling towards mommy (March 21, 2012).

Video:  Ella picking out a shirt for daddy (March 21, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with Isaac, Paige, and Jack (March 21, 2012).

Video:  Ella's bath time at 11 months old (March 22, 2012).

47 Weeks - 03.16.2012

Capturing Ella at 47 Weeks . . .

Picture of the Day:

Friday 03/09/12 - Ella crawling around.

Saturday 03/10/12 - Ella and her pet Claire.

Sunday 03/11/12 -  Ella with daddy and her pet Claire.

Monday 03/12/12 - Ella playing with her new drum.

Tuesday 03/13/12 - Ella with full on pigtails.

Wednesday 03/14/12 - Ella playing superman with daddy.

Thursday 03/15/12 - Ella with a stylish hat (thanks Mary for the picture!)

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella playing with her toys (March 9, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with the dogs (March 10, 2012).

Video:  Ella enjoying the watchtower meeting (March 11, 2012).

Video:  Ella with daddy (March 11, 2012).

Video:  Ella taking a bath and crawling around (March 12, 2012).

Video:  Ella loves her bath time (March 14, 2012).

46 Weeks - 03.09.2012

Capturing Ella at 46 Weeks . . .we felt her first tooth this past Sunday!

Picture of the Day:

Friday 03/02/12 - Ella visiting baby Leila.

Saturday 03/03/12 - Ella getting her hair washed (which she dislikes).

Sunday 03/04/12 - Ella gets her foot stuck in her bath.

Monday 03/05/12 - Ella and Claire crawling around during their play date.

Tuesday 03/06/12 - Ella found mommy's wallet and had a field day.

Wednesday 03/07/12 -Ella gets cute with Daddy.

Thursday 03/08/12 -Ella looks so big playing on this thing!

Videos of the Week:

Video:  Ella playing during her bath before I wash her hair (March 3, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Claire crawling and playing (March 5, 2012).

Video:  Ella and Claire playing with the balls (March 5, 2012).

Video:  Ella is excited to sit next to her daddy (March 7, 2012).

Video:  Ella teasing her pet Claire with the ball (March 8, 2012).

Video:  Ella sticking out her tongue and smiling (March 8, 2012).

43 Weeks - 02.17.2012

Capturing Ella at 43 Weeks . . . Ella learns to crawl this week!

Picture of Day:

Friday 02/10/12 - Ella visiting Woodland - Mary and Shae.

Saturday 02/11/12 - Ella visiting daddy's office.  Ella and Christina.

Sunday 02/12/12 - Ella with Nora and Jim.

Monday 02/13/12 - Ella and Claire play date.  Ella learned how to crawl!

Tuesday 02/14/12 - Ella trying out a new hairdo.  Ella and Ong.

Wednesday 02/15/12 - Ella  playing with Isaac, Paige and Jack.

Thursday 02/16/12 -  Ella enjoying storytime at the library.

Video of the Week:

Video:  Ella playing with her toys at Mary's (February 10, 2012).

Video:  Ella enjoying a smoothie for the first time (February 10, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing at Daddy's office (February 11, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with Claire and Dexter (February 13, 2012).

Video:  Ella learned to crawl at Claire's (February 13, 2012).

Video:  Ella crawling adventure Day 2 (February 14, 2012).

Video:  Ella crawling after puffs (February 14, 2012).

Video:  Ella taking an afternoon stroll with Ong (February 14, 2012).

Video:  Ella enjoying the library (February 16, 2012).

Video:  Ella playing with the kids at the library (February 16, 2012).

Video:  Ella vs. Angry Bird at Costco (February 16, 2012).

Video:  Ella learns to kick in the bath tub and laughs (February 16, 2012).