When I found out I was having a girl, I could not wait to get her a stroller. It's taken awhile but Ella finally understands the concept and loves her stroller! What a wonderful milestone!
Video: Ella pushing her stroller and blue bear (August 9, 2012).
I keep meaning to video tape her more recent stroller adventures - especially now that she has full control at turns and she loves to put all of her stuff animals in it.
We took Ella to her weekly trip to the Sacramento Zoo yesterday morning and had a blast as almost all the animals were out and Ella got a close encounter with reptiles. Ella loves her play dates with the twins.
Video: Ella checking out the Box Turtle (August 7, 2012).
Video: Ella watching the box turtle (August 7, 2012).
Video: Ella and Andrew watching the sea-otters (August 7, 2012).
Picture: Ella and Andrew sitting in the double stroller (August 7, 2012).
Picture: Ella watching the flamingos (August 7, 2012).
Can't wait to have Ella and William next to each other!
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).
On Saturday, May 12th, we decided to join a few friends and attend the Whole Earth Festival held at UC Davis. The festival was design to celebrate ecological sustainability through education, music, food, and art. Lets just say it was a perfect Davis event. Ella slept through most of the event in her stroller (afternoon nap time!) so it was a enjoyable event for the most part.
Picture: Ella wearing shorts for the first time (I think she likes it).
Picture: Daddy carrying Ella around UC Davis. So cute! She's clinging on to his shirt.
Picture: Daddy pushing Ella around and through the crowd.
Picture: Ella after her nap (had to take off her shirt as it was soaked).
Picture: Ella giving Olivia some love.
We spent the rest of the weekend relaxing and recovering from the heat. I can't imagine how hot its going to be in the upcoming months. I already feel sympathy for Brian who will have to deal with the heat and a very pregnant wife with a 1 year old.
Friday 12/30/11 - Ella's first trip to NY to visit Aunt Bailee and Uncle Kellen. Bailee feeding Ella and giving her a bath. Ella took a nap on Kellen.
Saturday 12/31/11 - Ella spends the day with Bailee, Kellen and friends. Ella plays with Kellen and friends.
Sunday 01/01/12 - Ella goes to Bailee and Kellen's meeting and then spends the afternoon with Synders.
Monday 01/02/12 - Ella had a busy day! Ella attending her first morning worship, first tour of Wallkill, and first watchtower study & special lecture.
Tuesday 01/03/12 - Ella's last day in NY with Bailee and Kellen.
Wednesday 01/04/12 - Ella and Claire play date at McKinley Park and Thai Basil for lunch. Ella enjoys her afternoon with Paige, Jack and Isaac. Ella and Uncle Johnston playing.
Thursday 01/05/12 - Ella spends her last day with Uncle Johnston.
Videos of the Week: (Lots of videos from this week)
Video: Ella dancing with her Aunt Bailee (December 30, 2011).
Video: Ella taking a bath @ Bailee and Kellen's place (December 30, 2011).
Video: Ella eating chicken for the first time and loves it (December 30, 2011).
Video: Ella playing with Uncle Kellen (December 31, 2011).
Video: Ella warming up to Gino (December 31, 2011).
Video: Ella bouncing with Aunt Bailee (December 31, 2011).
Video: Ella's first golf cart ride at the Rameriz (January 1, 2012).
Video: Ella's first time seeing a horse (January 1, 2012).
Video: Ella playing piano on the ipad with Karian and Darin (January 1, 2012).
Video: Ella attends her first morning worship (January 2, 2012)
Video: Ella playing on the floor with Bailee (January 2, 2012)
Video: Ella playing with Kellen and Harry (January 3, 2012)
Video: The funniest nap position Ella has ever done so far (January 3, 2012)
Video: Ella and Claire sitting across from each other eating their mum mums (January 4, 2012)
Video: Ella playing with Uncle Johnston (January 5, 2012)