Helping with the laundry

Let me help fold the laundry, mommy.

Mmm...actually, I think I'd rather nibble on them.

Mmm!

Having fun

I love this little thing so, so much.

This is how we amuse ourselves

Though I don't think Ella enjoyed it as much as we did. She's still under the weather, so maybe not quite up to dog-riding yet.

Ride 'em doggie!

Lucy certainly wasn't all that amused. haha

Baby in a basket

My cute little munchkin fits! She wasn't sure what to think of her new space...

Seriously. How cute is she? ;)

It was a beautiful day

with a high of 62 degrees! It was absolutely gorgeous out, (minus the wind!) so Ella and I took full advantage of it by enjoying a nice walk around the neighborhood.

Uh-oh... could this be....

a future wildcat????

Go wildcats! Ella's one of the youngest fans.

Dad, get your hands off me, I can stand all by myself!

I go from standing to this weird yoga-like pose...

...almost downward dog. ;) Where to now? I keep getting stuck like this!

What are these things on my feet? (Not so sure about her new shoes!)

Lucy, leave me alone, I'm not in the mood to play!

Are you still here dog? Geez, why are you sitting so close to me!? Your breath stinks!

Ok...we're friends I guess, though you lick me way too much. I don't like my face licked constantly!

This dog is like my bodyguard. You mess with me you mess with Lucy. Trust me. You do not want to mess with Lucy. Haha.


Ella wishes you a great week ahead!

In like a lion....

out like a lamb? Hopefully this'll ring true for both the snowy, yucky weather and Ella's terrible, miserable cold. She's certainly getting better, but it's still holding on.

The three of us went to lunch today at Applebee's and Ella sat in the highchair for the very first time!! I think she enjoyed her view and new spot at the table. She loved looking out the window at the people coming and going and seeing everything that was going on inside the restaurant as well. Her hands (and mouth) were everywhere, so I was glad to have a cover for the filthy high chair. Dave and I had our meals and Ella enjoyed her meal - some apriocots and mixed fruits. She's so well-behaved out and about, a really good girl. We went to church tonight at a church other than the one we belong to and really like it there. It's not too far and the people seem so friendly and nice. People are always smiling at us and telling us how cute or beautiful Ella is too. It's so nice!! And Ella just loves church so much. She loves the music, the lights, the people...there's so much for her to look at it. Tonight she was a little more vocal - just babbling pretty audibly and making some loud raspberries during the homily and the consecration. It was pretty funny. People would turn around to see who was making all the noise. Most people smiled. :) I don't see how anyone could look at her and not smile!? I don't get that. Just look at this face!!

Doesn't it make you want to smile??