Randomness

Ella has found some new loves this summer:

1. Kiwi


2. Sonic ice...just like her mommy!



3. Popsicles


4. Ketchup


5. And finally, Food...wait, she has always loved this, but she has seriously become a little piggy! I have to get a lock to put on our pantry door handle because she is always in there bringing me food. She will say, "Want this!" as she hands it to me. Most of the time it is right after I take her out of her highchair!!! Little stinker.


These next few show the many faces of Ella being a little ham (while eating I might add).
She cracks herself {and me} up constantly.





As for Baby #2, he/she is growing nicely. I am now 12 weeks along, and the bump has started to make its debut! A lot earlier than with Ella, but I guess the second one will do that to you. :) We have our next appointment on the 29th, and I am hoping to maybe get a guess as to what this little one might be. It's probably way too early, but it can't hurt to ask! Whatever it may be, it is the size of a plum now. Isn't that a cute comparison? I found a website that shows the size of the baby each week in fruit...Love it!

We have had a fun girls day today. Ella and I had a lunch date together at Chick-fil-A, and she was absolutely perfect! It always makes me a little nervous when I venture out to a restaurant on my own. She ate well, laughed and waved at people, and made great conversation with me. Seriously, we talked the whole time. She named all of her fruit as she ate it, pointed out the balloons, lights, babies, and cows that she saw. I am loving this stage that she is in right now! Then we shopped a little. I found two baby gifts, plus I bought Ella's Christmas dress for this year. Yes, I said Christmas. I got a great deal on the cutest smocked dress, and I could not pass it up. {Thinking about going back for the Thanksgiving one too!}
I feel good about my 6 month in advance purchase. :)

Today we also won tickets to go see The Wiggles live at Nokia theater. My nephews and niece have been to many of their shows, and they love those silly guys. E is going to be mesmerized by all the sights and sounds. {hopefully!} I am so excited to take Ella to her first show. Zach, not so much. He hates the Wiggles...they annoy him to pieces! I guess he was exposed to them way too early with all the kids in the fam. Ha!