Week 47...and extended vacation!

Brrrrr, it is very cold outside! Mommy and Daddy both had snow days this past week so we got to spend a lot more time together. We went to Babies R Us and the Carter outlet store. Mommy was so excited about all the clothes they had there for me. I got a new car seat but we have not put it in the car yet because of the weather. I have found that I love to bounce on the couch and also try to say "tick, tock clock". I am now cruising around the couches which is a lot of fun. I also am trying to stand on my own but usually fall down. I got some new shoes and I love them. We are all happy and just trying to stay warm! Me and daddy watching the last Chiefs game of the year! Trying to get up on the couch over daddy! Mommy making sure my new shoes fit...can you tell I am tired? My new shoes! They are so cute! Daddy went and saw Avatar and brought me back the glasses..how do I look? Getting ready to teach Quake how to read!
Ellies new shoes!

Week 46...Happy New Year!

Hi! This has been such a fun week! Mommy and I spent some time with her family and I got to do a lot of playing and laughing. My new Christmas toys are lots of fun. Daddy came back on New Year's Eve and it was so nice to have him home. I've been waking up a lot at night and mommy or daddy have to come in to lay me back down. I think we are all tired. Everyone goes back to work tomorrow, so I get to see my friends at Annie's!
I am starting to eat a few new things now...Zweiback toast, Cheerios, and yum, yum-chicken! I decided to stand up for the first time by myself while helping daddy. I think I surprised everyone-including myself. Here I am squatting back down. Mommy thought it would be cute to put me and all of my stuffed animals in a laundry basket-yeah, right! I still love to smile!Some of my toys make music, and I just can't help but boogie down!
I have so much to say and I want to scream it at the top of my lungs!

Week 45....Christmas at last!

WOW! This thing called Christmas is AWESOME! I got so many good gifts but the best thing of all was to be able to see everyone. I got to see all my grandparents, cousins, uncles, aunts, and even great-grandparents, great-aunts and uncles as well as second cousins...it was great. I am a little sad though because daddy has to go away for a few days and mommy and me will be all alone. I think mommy is planning a trip to see some friends and family so that will be nice. I have 6 teeth now and I think some more are coming in. I am looking forward to relaxing with mommy and playing with all my toys! Thanks everyone for all of the things I got! I love you all. By the way, mommy and daddy cannot count, it is really week 45!

This Christmas stuff has me plum tuckered out!


My first stocking...what is a stocking anyway??

Ok, see I do really smile!



Grandma Peggy and Grandpa Rick got me this cool book!

OMG...I am soooo excited!

This will help you calm down Ellie, pay no attention to the background!

Did someone just poop?

Ahhhhhh, attack of the wild Maggie!

Ummmm, Chase, that is your slobber not mine!

I love my uncles!

I think someone likes my calendar!

Me and Papa Ron!

I love my present Nana Carol!

Mommy and Alex rockin' out!

I love my great-grandparents!


Grandpa Tom is the best!

Grandma Kathy helping me with my first present!

Did you lick that fork?

The cousins!

Week 44...Beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Brrrrrr, it is getting cold outside and there is this white stuff on the ground that Mommy and Daddy call snow. Mommy is done with school so we will get a few days of hanging out together before Daddy is done with school. We are planning to see a lot of family this week so that will be fun. I have been exploring the house a lot and getting into all kinds of things. I don't know why Daddy does not want me touching the stuff under the TV, but he really seems concerned. I got a early Christmas present from Annie and Kenny and I really love it. It is so soft and cuddly. I also had my first kiss! I don't think daddy is happy about that. I am really looking forward to my first Christmas, it will be so much fun. Would turning this off upset Daddy? Ok, I promise I won't go any closer! Getting close to standing up on my own! I love my new animal! Brrrrr, it was cold in the house!
Just call me scooter!

Got a bib anyone?

Week 43...On my way to independence!

So many things have happened this week I don't know where to begin. I have finally mastered pulling up on just about everything. I especially love pulling up on mommy and daddy. I have started throwing just about everything I can get my hands on. I love crawling all around the kitchen and knocking over daddy's Diet Coke bottles. I turn 10 months old on Tuesday and neither mommy or daddy can believe how old I am getting to be. I learned what the Christmas tree is and now I can point to it when asked to. I love looking at the lights and ornaments on the tree. This Christmas thing seems to be pretty cool. "Uncle" Kevin came for a visit and we had fun even though the Chiefs lost! I really love to lay on my stuffed animals and hear mommy and daddy say, "Awwwww!"With Nana Arden retiring, I thought I would use her cup more often!Mommy and me in the kitchen saying hi to daddy.Do you think daddy loves me? I am soooo happy!

42 Weeks...Still sick!

Can you believe I am still sick? I had a really bad rash all over my back, but it is mostly gone now. I am not letting it get me down, though. I have been able to learn a few new tricks this week, like pulling up to a stand. I am also able to crawl over things, like mommy and daddy's legs. I went down to Tan Tar A again this weekend with mommy and daddy when mommy had another meeting. Daddy and I had lots of fun together, and I even repeated "dada" when he said it!
Mommy and Daddy put me in this Chiefs cheerleading outfit, but I don't think I cheered too well!Mommy and I played together a lot before bedtime.After a while though, I just wished she would stop talking!Daddy and me horsing around!