4 Months

I almost missed the 4 month post.


To mark her 4 month birthday yesterday she started rolling over from her tummy to her back today. I have it on video so I will have Richard post it soon.

Things she loves...
mommy and daddy
her floor gym (finally)
her elephant
bath time (still)
watching older kids

Things she does not love...
her swing
the bulb syringe
strangers or strange sounds

Things she is doing...
ROLLING OVER from tummy to back
grabbing and holding toys
laughing
examining her hands and holding her feet

Here are pictures of her rolling over. 1...2...3...

Ellie's First Swim

A few weekends ago we went swimming at my aunt's pool. It rained the night before so the water was pretty cold, but it was the only time we were going to be around a pool as a family so Richard and Ellie got in the water for a little bit for her first swim. She did really well and even sat in a little boat for a few minutes. Her cousins, Zach and Ben, were there and between watching them and sitting in the sun she was pooped (as you can see from the last picture). I have really enjoyed my summer with her and can't believe school starts next week. I have some more pictures from our summer and will post them soon.

A Conversation With Ellie

A Conversation With Ellie from Richard Brandt on Vimeo.

The Perfect Sneeze

The Perfect Sneeze from Richard Brandt on Vimeo.

It's Been A While

Sorry for the lack of posts. School starts in less than a month so I am trying to enjoy every single second with Ellie. I am so glad I am a teacher and I have had so much time home with her. I am also already looking forward to next summer and all of my breaks that I have during the year. I know it will be hard to leave her, but I know it is the best thing to do...I love my job and don't think I am cut out to be a stay at home mom 365 days a year.
We have had a wonderful summer! Last weekend my nephew turned 1 and he had a water party. Ellie didn't get wet, but she wore her swimsuit to join in the fun.

Too Cute

Last week my parents drove Ellie and I to Owasso for a friend's birthday party (Richard had to work). I got in the backseat and Ellie looked at me with the biggest smile on her face. She was so excited to have someone sitting in the backseat with her. :) She is too cute.

3 Months!

Ellie is 3 months old!

Things she loves...
mommy and daddy (of course)
being held at all times
talking to anyone who will listen
watching the ceiling fan :)
bath time

Things she does not love...
being alone
afternoon naps
her car seat - unless we are in the car and moving
getting out of the bath
tummy time

Things she is doing...
holding her head up
concentrating and focusing
turning her head to see where sound is coming from
scooting when she is on her back
sitting in her Bumbo (Don't know what a Bumbo is? Go here.)

She melts our hearts everyday and we still can't believe she is ours. How lucky are we?