September 2010 - 10 Months Old

Helping dad blow up a pool for the backyard.

Ella loves to go on walks and smell the flowers. She also likes to pick them and put them in her basket.

Her lips pursed out like that is her "smelling" them. Too cute!

I don't know what prompted the turned up nose look but those eyes just make my heart melt!

Playing soccer is almost a daily routine for us. Ella loves it, especially when dad plays.

This was a walk on a windy day. Wheeeee!!!!

First Splash Pad experience. We just drove by and found it which is why she is still in her clothes. She had a blast chasing another girl around.

New Cowboy Boots = Photo Shoot With Steph!

Ella got some flashy, new, pink cowboy boots from Target. Of course, this prompted another photo shoot with the one and only Stephanie Smith. Here are some of the shots!

August 2010 - 9 Months Old

August is always a stinky month because I have to go back to work but Ella likes it because it means weekdays with Grandma again!

"Helping" Mom set up the classroom.

Thank Goodness for Lauryn helping distract Ella with her Mickey Choo Choo!

Aww...it was a LOOOOONG Summer without Grandma.

Tail-gating waiting for me to come home from work.



Waiting to see who comes by the front door. I think she has picked up some bad habits from the dogs!

Her new ride that Grandma got her.

She always has to play with the rocks at Grandma's. Line them up...then throw them back!

Whooo Hoooo Papa!

Fun-day Monday with the Cousins!

Look at the happy girl.



More of Summer 2010 Catch Up

Ella had some other special days and special moments with family and friends over the summer. Ella is all about having fun, laughing and playing around!



Helping Grandma clean up while mommy paints the bedroom. Can't you just hear Popeye saying "Well blow me down!" when you see this pic? Or...is that just me?



Staying inside out of the hot sun

This was a very kind friend to us this summer, ice cold and refreshing!

Momma's always shopping

Notice that Carson and Ella match Mickey and Minnie? Red for him and pink/white for her!

Another summer staple: sippy cup and tank tops

Ella loves giving the dogs at Grandma's treats. All 4 of them are "Wilbur." Wilbur must be her favorite!

Charli and Ella at the mall. Hmmm...checking each other out!

Dirt time at Grandma's!

Water Day with the cousins

Loves the water!

Ella and Vaughn. Imagine the blue eyes of their future children! Wow! :0)

Summer 2010 Recap

Summer's in Arizona are a little too hot for a little baby so we had to get pretty creative with ways to have fun but still stay cool! After bombarding other people's pools (Thanks Aunt Alicia, Miss Stephanie and Miss Monica) we had to find something else to do. We quickly found out that Cabela's was way cheaper than the zoo, the animals don't ever move out of sight and it is air conditioned! You can't beat that! Enjoy the pics of swimming and Ella's new found love; Cabela's.