Let's go running

Ella is learning how to run - bumps, falls and cries along the adventure but well worth the effort!  It's pretty fun to watch her getting a better handle at running as well as maneuvering around obstacles in her way.

On Thursday, July 19, 2012, we had a nice day at the park, storytime with friends and visited great grandpa. Lots of fun things to do and people we love to visit.

McKinley Park with Cameron and Andrew:
By far I think this is Ella's favorite spot to go.  All the ducks, geese and squirrels running around keeps her entertained and she loves to feed them.  Today was pretty funny as Uncle Johnston put her on his shoulder and chased a lot of the animals around.

Video:  Ella feeding the ducks while sitting in her stroller (July 19, 2012).

Video:  Ella walking with ducks - Part 1 (July 19, 2012).

Video:  Ella walking with ducks - Part 2 (July 19, 2012).

Video:  Ella chasing ducks with Uncle Johnston (July 19, 2012).

Picture:  Ella, Cameron and Andrew sitting on the bench (July 19, 2012).

Picture:  Cameron pushing Ella around in the stroller (July 19, 2012).

Carmichael Public Library Storytime with Lily and Wyatt: After the park, we met up with Lily and Wyatt at the Carmichael Public Library Storytime.  We haven't been here in a while so it was nice to see the kids we did know and have E socialize with new ones.  Lily and Wyatt are so much fun to watch.  I hope E and W are good siblings.

Video: Ella doesn't want to share her drum (July 19, 2012).

Video:  Ella running around the chairs (July 19, 2012).

  Visiting Great Grandpa Steele: Ella was awake after Storytime so we made a quick stop and visited Great Grandpa Steele.  Ella was pretty well behaved (i.e. friendly) and even allowed him to kiss her and sit on his lap.

Video:  Ella loves looking outside Great Grandpa's window (July 19, 20212).

Picture:  Ella giving Grandpa kisses (July 19, 2012).

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Kisses for Great Grandpa

So cute!!!  - Ella and Great Grandpa smiling while sitting next to each other.

 After morning meeting, we visited and had lunch with Great Grandpa.  As usual, it took Ella a little while to warm up to him as she wasn't familiar with her surroundings.  But toward the end, she gave Great Grandpa lots of kisses.

Video: Ella enjoying Great Grandpa's floor (July 1, 2012).

Video:  Ella wants down from Great Grandpa (July 1, 2012).

Picture:  Ella giving Great Grandpa kisses (July 1, 2012).

On the drive home, Ella took a short afternoon nap.  She loves to cross her legs in her car seat! It's too darn cute.

Video:  Ella sleeping in her car seat (July 1, 2012).

Pictures:  Ella's sleeping positions (July 1,2012).

So sweet.

Got Watermelon?

Seedless cold watermelon is so delicious during a nice hot summer day.

Ella spent the afternoon visiting with her grandparents yesterday and she had a nice time hanging by the pool, splashing, and playing with her balls.  Toward the end of the visit, we had watermelon and Great Grandpa got to spend a few minutes alone with Ella while feeding her watermelon.  Sat on his lap and patiently waited to eat - love it!  Too cute not to video tape and take pictures of!

Video:  Great Grandpa feeding Ella watermelon (May 28, 2012).

Pictures:  Ella loves sitting with Great Grandpa while he feeds her (May 28, 2012).

Yum!

Fig Newtons

Fig Newtons

We went to visit Great Grandpa Steele today as we haven't seen him in a couple of weeks.  Brian was able to join us while on his lunch break too. During the visit, grandpa offered us fig newtons as a delicious snack/dessert.  As I was eating my fig newton cookie, Ella pointed and signed for eat.  So we gave Ella her first taste at fig newton cookies.  Let's just say, like her Great Grandpa, Ella is a big fan.

Picture:  Ella devouring her fig newton cookie (May 22, 2012).

Video:  Ella eating her fig newton while sitting on daddy's lap (May 22, 2012).

Walking at Great Grandpa's house

During the first part of our visit, Ella enjoyed watching the birds from the window.  A few minutes later, she finally warmed up to Great Grandpa and showed him that she can walk!  She even gave him a kiss goodbye when we left.  Good job E!

Picture:  Ella looking out the window (she loves the birds).

Picture:  Ella walking towards and away from G-Grandpa.

Video:  Ella enjoying her visit with G-Grandpa.

Ella with Daddy and Great Grandpa

I can't believe she's 13 months to date!

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).

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).