This week, Ella Mae became an cross-country traveler! We jet-set to California to surprise grandma and grandpa for Martha’s birthday! She earned herself a pair of wings and a “first flight” certificate from the airline crew. While there, Ella showed off her fabulous strength and charming smiles. She even met her cousin Elise, auntie Anna and uncle Isaac!
Tired girl, the day before heading out to California
Ella’s first flight!
Time with grandma Martha (GrandMartha, as we say!)
Cuddles with grandpa Don
Checking in on sailboat races (grandpa’s hobby!)
Bathtime with grandmartha!
Beat the heat in style!
Mad skills at tummy-time (she reached for the toys!)
Afternoon coffee and burps!
We think she’s getting some of grandpa’s traits
The cousins meet! Isaac, Elise (20 months), Anna (due in December), and our little family
Lunch with the family: Jeff, uncle Isaac, grandpa, grandma and aunt Anna
She’s hit the 10 pound mark! Weighing in at 10 pounds and 1 1/2 ounces, Ella Mae is discovering more and more of the world around her! This week: she giggled out loud, loved staring at her hands (and grew confused when they pulled things out of her mouth), and changed her sleeping habits. Now waking more and eating more heartily, little bird is ready to GROW! We hope that she returns to sleeping through most of the night…
Ella Mae’s neck is getting stronger by the day- she pops up during tummy-time and stares at the world! She enjoyed yoga with her friend, Micah, and took many walks as the weather grew colder. She’s not sure what to think of the crunchy leaves during walks, though. This Saturday, we change from counting weeks to counting months, she’ll be three months on the 14th!
Welcome to fall, Ella Mae!
Dinner with daddy
After yoga with Micah and Lauren!
What a week! Ella Mae and I celebrated the first day of school by watching the neighborhood kids return from their first day. She was quite interested in all of the noises! We went on several walks and saw many friends this week. We also celebrated mom’s 30th birthday. Things we’ve noticed: she is loving things that move, including other babies. She also loves to chew on anything, but her favorite chew-toy is daddy’s hands (ick!) This week, we’ll weigh in again as we celebrate her third month!! Such a growing girl!
The dads and their babes: Jeff, Mac, Robbie, and Ella Mae
Ella Mae and Chelsea- next month she'll meet Chelsea's son!
Dancing outside at Lake Harriet in Deej's arms
Snuggled up in Jenny's arms
On her mom's birthday, Ella Mae saw the famous spoon and cherry!
Chewing on dad's hands-what a good sport!
