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?
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).
McKinley Library Storytime
We decided to check out McKinley Library's Storytime for infants ages birth to 18 months. The library website describes this activity as one that is designed to help develop literacy with stories, songs, and movement. I enjoyed it. Gave me a few ideas on how to make reading more fun with E. ;)
Video: Ella playing with the toys before Storytime (July 18, 2012).
Video: Ella walking around (July 18, 2012).
Picture: Ella hanging on to the toy bunny (July 18, 2012).
McKinley Park Ducks and Geese
Prior to storytime, we enjoyed a few minutes feeding the ducks and geese at the park. I enjoyed taking her around 9am as all the animals are on the grass relaxing. Ella just loves animals! It was fun watching Claire and Ella sit next to one another while feeding the ducks ;)
Video: Ella wants to play with the ducks (July 18, 2012).
Video: Ella and Claire sitting on the bench (July 18, 2012).
Picture: Ella gets close to the animals (July 18, 2012).
Picture: Ella loves the geese (July 18, 2012).
Picture: Ella and Claire sitting on the bench (July 18, 2012).
On Wednesday, June 20th, we went on a wonderful play date with Tien and Claire. We met downtown in front of the library, went to the farmers market, had lunch at Wayside Noodles, and then enjoyed the library. Fun morning with the girls ;)
Video: Ella and Claire playing on the sidewalk (June 20, 2012).
Video: Ella and Claire at Wayside Noodles (June 20, 2012).
Video: Ella and Claire walking around the library (June 20, 2012).
After Tien and Claire left, we decided to stay a little longer until Brian was done with his errands. Ella made a few new friends and just loves being around books! I hope she continues her love for books as she gets older.
Video: Ella making new friends at the library (June 20, 2012).
Pictures: Ella making friends and enjoying the library (June 20, 2012).
We made it home just as Brian got home! Spent the afternoon hanging out together as a family, went to the recreation center for a swim, and relaxed the rest of the evening.
Video: Ella eating a snack after going in for a swim (June 20, 2012).
