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?
We took Ella to our weekly one hour trip to the Sacramento Zoo on Friday, July 20, 2012. They put out a new picture staging area for the visitors - Ella looks a little confused. Today we had a nice surprise as Ella got to see the lion up close and personal. She even heard him roar!
Video: Ella and the Lion (July 20, 2012).
Video: Ella and the red Pandas (July 20, 2012).
Picture: Ella looking at the flamingos (July 20, 2012).
Picture: Ella watching the giraffes (July 20, 2012).
Picture: Ella wants to join the zoo ducks (July 20, 2012).
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).
We took Ella to Funderland yesterday afternoon for the first time (the weather was perfect!). She enjoyed watching Isaac, Paige, Jack, Alexandria and Izzy run around the park and participating on the rides. Ella was a big fan of the carousel (rode it 3 times and kept wanting to go back!) and the train ride.
Video: Ella riding the carousel - Part 1 Video: Ella riding the carousel - Part 2
Picture: Ella riding the carousel
Picture: Ella and Uncle Johnston riding the train
FAQ: Funderland prohibits anyone who has a cast or is expecting to participate on the ride for their own safety. Yes, I could not even sit on a train or stand next to E on the carousel for my own safety. Ugh....that's an odd policy when the zoo does not carry the same policy.
Ella caught a cold this past week and we're happy to report that she had a fast recovery. Not the case for me as I still have my cough and sinus congestion - being pregnant, sick and this heat does not make me a very sociable person. to say the least.
We stayed in for most of this past week but got a few good clips of Ella.
Video: Ella and Claire play date (July 3, 2012).
Video: Ella sitting on the rocking chair with a book (July 5, 2012).
Video: Ella loves running around Target (July 7, 2012).
Video: Ella loves bathtime with Uncle Johnston (July 9, 2012).
Video: Ella watching the ducks and geese at McKinley Park (July 12, 2012).
Video: Ella sitting by the pond (July 12, 2012).
Picture: Ella loves going to the store and walking down the aisle (July 10, 2012).
