Christmas Aftermath

Christmas has come and gone. We had a good time despite the flu running rampant through the entire family. Ellie got lots of cool things to play with. I have been enjoying my time off and dreading the 2nd when I have to go back to the real world.
Anyway, Ellie and I spent the day shopping at Jordan Creek. We searched and searched for a Fisher Price Drop and Roar Dinosaur, but couldnt find one at any stores. (and believe me, I scoured) We did get her the most adorable little jeans from Childrens Place, a fleece from Old Navy and a few toys. I will take pictures tomorrow when she is awake. She is loving this Christmas thing!
Tomorrow we are going to install Ellies convertible carseat in the Equinox. I have had it for months now, but have been waiting until she could sit up. I just ordered the Buggy Bagg (google it, it rocks!) for shopping trips and high chairs. I never thought I could get so excited about a cart cover, but she tried to put her mouth on the cart at Babies R Us today. Ick. Cant wait for that to come in the mail.
Ellie is pretty much sitting up now and still working on crawling. She is enjoying her high chair, and has even tried a few puffs. She loves the cherry ones.
I think Im going to get my hair cut this weekend, maybe take some length off an add a few layers. Sad as it seems, I want my hair cut like Hilary Duff in American Dreamz. What has the world come to?? ;)
Talk to you soon!




Loving her new Puppy
And, apparently it tastes good too. The best part? There is a sensor in the ear and the puppy keeps repeating "Blue Ear".

Almost there, just need momentum!

I believe this is Earths Best Organic Garden Vegetable Dinner. Mmmm, her forehead got more than she did.

Officially sitting up!

New Ellie pics!

So, I havent updated for a while. Ellie has done alot lately! She is on her third round of antibiotics for the ear infection. Poor kid.
She has cut 2 bottom teeth now and they are so cute! She just got over a case of the stomach flu, but she is feeling better today. I swear, its hard to be a baby. She is so happy though, she hardly ever gets upset even when she is sick. She is a trooper!
Oh yeah, and im off work for TEN DAYS! WHOO HOO!!!! I get to pretend to be a stay at home Mommy for a little while.
Anyway- on to the cuteness...


Enjoying a teether fresh from the refrigerator


Thisclose to crawling.


Look Anna! Ellie loves her butterfly sweater. Her adorable Robeez fit too, they are the best baby shoes ever!

Ellie LOVED Santa!

Beautiful Plumage

Official Christmas Pictures

We went to Portrait Innovations today. Once again, they didnt disappoint! Ellie took some super cute pictures.
She also had her 6 month appt and is doing great. Her ear infections are almost gone and the Pedi says she is right on target for everything developmentally. She weighs in at 16 lb 10 oz and is 27 inches long. Thats 90% for height and 50-75% for weight.
Here are a couple pics from today...

Christmas Bean

Tuesday I took the baby next door to show her tooth off. Grandma and Grandpa Young had their tree all decorated and Ellie loved the lights.

Happy Half Birthday Ellie!

Yesterday Ellie was exactly 6 months. What did she get for her birthday?? A bright shiny white TOOTH! Its so cute. I tried to take a picture, but its impossible. She is a little squirmy wormy.
Not much else to report, just getting ready for a 4 day weekend. Whoohoo!

This one is for Robby

This is frightening...

**Disclaimer: If any of my friends of family members have these awful things in their yard, Im sorry. I will make fun of you. Its just wrong. Like mullets or legwarmers. There I said it****

Anyway, yesterday I went to pick up the Bean from Daycare. My eyes were assaulted when I pulled in the driveway. What has Tabitha bought?? A Santa on a freaking motorcycle! As if that wasnt bad enough, it is approximately the size of my entire car. Oh dear God. I think Wal-Mart has gotten out of control with the "airblown inflatable market"

And for your viewing pleasure....

It also comes in "chopper"




Or, if Nascar is more your style...

This might work for those of you looking for a more understated Christmas theme. No one can resist this 12 foot tall by 10 foot wide Snow Globe. My god...what has the world come to??

Retrospective

6 days old

6 months old

Things I couldnt do 6 months ago...
- Dress and diaper an octopus
- Willingly pick someone elses boogers
- Accept the fact that I smell like vomit 24/7 due to reflux
- Change the stinkiest diapers in the world. Whew!
- Accept 6 hours of sleep as "a good night"

But its all worth it for a moment like this.

Bean is becoming such a little goofball. She is so active, she rolls all over the floor and holds her head up. She loves mexican food. She giggles like crazy and belly laughs now. Its the best sound in the world! Piper and the Bean have formed quite the relationship already. She pulls his hair, kicks him in the head and he licks her ears. Buster is still sniffing and trying to figure out what this squirming litte creature is doing in his house. He runs away from her and hides on the couch where its safe. Not for long!

Anyway, Im just excited about getting her pictures done, going to her 6 month checkup, and taking 10 days off for Christmas! Hopefully we will have a chance to see everyone. Later!

Eh...

So, i know i have all but abandoned this blog in the last week. Im sick, the baby is sick and it isnt going away. Before Thanksgiving we both started with the sniffles. Then, I got a horrible sore throat (which i still have). Ellie went to the Dr Monday night and we found out she has a right ear infection and conjunctivitis. So, she is taking amoxicillin to clear it up. Poor kid! It hasnt dampened her spirits any, she is still little miss smiley.
Anyway, I am just blogging before I head to bed. Hopefully this will clear up soon!

Happy Turkey Day!

Well, Ellie came thru turkey day pretty unscathed. I gave her a taste of my cranberry sauce and Grandpa Larry gave her a taste of cherry pie filling. She is currently passed out in the swing after a hard day of being the center of attention.
Mom and Kurt came up and we had a good time. There was plenty of yummy food and people to share it with.
I realized about half an hour ago that I didnt take a single picture of Ellie on her first T-day. Whoops. I know Mom got alot of good shots though, Thanks Mom! ...hopefully with some prodding we can get her to update ;)
Hope everyone had a good day. Im just glad I get to spend 4 days straight with my little girl!

She is a cannibal!

Saturday we went to Rancho Alegre. Yum. We havent been there for a long time since it is clear on the southside. I decided to be nice to the Bean and give her a little taste of refried beans. She loved them! I just put a tiny bit on my finger and she gobbled it up. She even did the little hungry baby bird thing when i gave her a tiny bit more.
Then I realized- she's a cannibal! Haha. I didnt have my camera with me or I would have documented it. Boo hoo
She also had her first ride in a shopping cart yesterday. Jen, Rob and I went to Costco to pick up dog food, and Ellie sat like a big girl in the cart. She was too cute! We also went to Childrens Place to pick up some cute sleepers for present opening, and a couple sweaters for her Christmas pictures. Its the holiday season!
Well, hope everyone has a great short work week, and eats lots of yummy food on Thursday!

Ducky Feet

Boing!

Aunt Jen took this one of Ellie making "raspberries"

The Bean

Ellie is changing so much lately. She has learned how to roll all over the place. She holds her head at 90 degrees now and does crunches to strengthen her abs. Its so cute, like a little baby workout video. I think she will be sitting up soon. (hopefully by Dec 8 for Xmas pics) She has learned how to make raspberries and is giggling like crazy. I even got a full blown belly laugh out of her today (and promptly had to call Grandma Sharon on the speakerphone)
We are looking forward to her first Thanksgiving next week (and a 4 day weekend) Here are a couple new pics...

Tried to get a pic of raspberries, but the camera distracts her. She likes to pose.

Are those eyes ever going to turn brown??

Awww.

She is getting so BIG!

Back by popular demand!

Here is montage #2. Dont expect this every day! This is months 2-4. I plan on doing one every 3 months.


Ellie Month Two

My creative side came out tonight...

Elisabeth Anne Young 06/06/06
Click the link to view the montage I made of Ellie's first month. Turn on your speakers!

This one is for Grandpa Young

Larry has been trying to convince me for months that Ellie needed a "little applesauce" Well, she is finally old enough. Grandma Sharon- she will have to wait longer for "ice cream or pudding". Grandparents love to feed babies. ;)

Pumpkin Patch

We headed out to the pumpkin patch today, Ellie was not in such a great mood. We did get a couple cute pictures, but Im thinking of posing her again tomorrow. We got some serious scowls! (which may be as cute as the good ones...)

This thing is as big as I am!

Pouting baby

Im not speaking to you!

Am I the only blogger??

No one else is updating! Grr!
Oh well, I have more adorable Ellie pics. She tried peas tonight and loved them. She got so excited every time she saw the spoon coming.

Another Tuesday night

Ellie took a super long nap when I brought her home from daycare today, she slept from 4:30-7:30 (when i finally woke her up to eat) I had to get a cute picture of her all bundled up in her bunting.

We tortured Piper tonight by letting the baby lay on him and pull his hair. He is such a good sport (although he looks terrified in all the pictures)

More Ellie

Not much new going on, we got her Halloween outfit and we are going to take her to the Pumpkin Patch next weekend for pictures. I am going to try to get Halloween cards sent out to everyone, but you know how that goes. I will do my best!
I am starting South Beach tomorrow. It stinks, but I gotta get some more of this baby weight (ha!) off. So, lots of veggies in the cart today!Im making a big pot of chili to eat for lunch during the week. Mmmm.
New pics of the Bean...