We don't let Ellie watch much TV, but this show made her dance! Enjoy!
Monday, June 28, 2010
What happened to June?!
I can't believe it's the end of June already. Where has the time gone! We had a few races, some quality time with Lien and the kids, a big family gathering at Ngoai and Boompa's house, a visit to the Fazekas farm, lots of playground and park time, fun times at the pool, a great bike ride and family time in PA, and so much more.
At Ellie's 15 month doctor's appt she weighed 20lbs 11oz and was 28.5" tall. She is a petite girl, with a big personality. She's so silly, and does things just to make us laugh. I'm pretty sure she understands about 75% of what we say, and she can follow most directions very well. She also has a mischievous side and tries to get into things she knows she's not allowed to. Ellie can point out her hands, feet, belly, nose, ears, hair, mouth, eyes and tongue. She is enjoying books more and more, and her favorite right now is "Five Little Monkeys," she bumps her hand on her head whenever the monkeys fall off the bed.
At Ellie's 15 month doctor's appt she weighed 20lbs 11oz and was 28.5" tall. She is a petite girl, with a big personality. She's so silly, and does things just to make us laugh. I'm pretty sure she understands about 75% of what we say, and she can follow most directions very well. She also has a mischievous side and tries to get into things she knows she's not allowed to. Ellie can point out her hands, feet, belly, nose, ears, hair, mouth, eyes and tongue. She is enjoying books more and more, and her favorite right now is "Five Little Monkeys," she bumps her hand on her head whenever the monkeys fall off the bed.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
2nd half of May in pictures
I'm not sure who likes bubbles more, Ellie or the cats!
Look a bird!
Here Max, eat a flower.
Cousinly love at Isabella, Dominick and Lilia's birthday party.
Grammy and Dominick enjoying the party.
Mama and Ellie.
The Pizzelanti Family celebrating the kids' birthday.
Ellie learning to save money in her piggy bank.
Ellie with Eve, Aunt Liennie and Sebastian by the White House.
Mama and Ellie by the White House.
Ellie with the BIG Mama pig at Kinder Farm Park.
All the piglets!
Look a bird!
Here Max, eat a flower.
Cousinly love at Isabella, Dominick and Lilia's birthday party.
Grammy and Dominick enjoying the party.
Mama and Ellie.
The Pizzelanti Family celebrating the kids' birthday.
Ellie learning to save money in her piggy bank.
Ellie with Eve, Aunt Liennie and Sebastian by the White House.
Mama and Ellie by the White House.
Ellie with the BIG Mama pig at Kinder Farm Park.
All the piglets!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
May fun & Ellie's first 5k!
Ellie is such a bright little girl. She has been learning her animal sounds and can "buzz" like a bee, "woof" like a dog and "buk" like a chicken. We have also been going through our family flash cards (more than 20 of them) and she can now pick almost everyone out. Board books with touch and feel pages have been a favorite for months, but Ellie has started to enjoy other books now as well. She likes to point out animals, balloons, and balls. One of Ellie's favorite things to do is to go outside, she loves pointing out doggies, birdies, trees, planes and squirrels. We occasionally see bunnies, froggies and deer, which are a special delight! We take many walks to the playground, and Ellie has mastered the swing and toddler slide, she just can't get enough. Some of Ellie's other favorite things to do are, dancing, "reading" books, coloring, finger painting, playing with her friends, playing with edible play dough, running around outside, playing with her kitties, and snuggling in cozy places.
Just before Mother's Day our family was plagued by a stomach bug which left us all tired and homebound. Fortunately we are all better now. Ngoai was so nice to come over to help while we were sick, but she caught the bug, and so did Boompa (so sorry!).
Mother's Day
Last week Ellie went with her friend Ethan to a Rolly Pollies class and had a blast! The kids got to sing songs, play with a parachute, and explore the many activities at the gym. Ellie couldn't get enough of the big pink ball, and loved walking on the trampoline track. She also go to practice doing forward rolls for the first time.
This past weekend Ellie participated in her first 5k! Ellie was pushed by her Grammy in the jogging stroller. Grammy won first place in her age category. Congratulations, Grammy! Brad finished second in his age group in around 21 minutes! My goal was to finish, and I did just that! Having Grammy over for the weekend was such a wonderful treat, after the race, we went to the Piney Orchard Street Festival and got to see Peter play with Big Band Caliente. It was such a beautiful day to be outside.
Caliente playing at the street festival, Peter's in the back row.
Kaye was visiting from New Zealand so Ellie finally got to meet her!
Kerri was in town so she got to meet Ellie, too!
Just before Mother's Day our family was plagued by a stomach bug which left us all tired and homebound. Fortunately we are all better now. Ngoai was so nice to come over to help while we were sick, but she caught the bug, and so did Boompa (so sorry!).
Mother's Day
Last week Ellie went with her friend Ethan to a Rolly Pollies class and had a blast! The kids got to sing songs, play with a parachute, and explore the many activities at the gym. Ellie couldn't get enough of the big pink ball, and loved walking on the trampoline track. She also go to practice doing forward rolls for the first time.
This past weekend Ellie participated in her first 5k! Ellie was pushed by her Grammy in the jogging stroller. Grammy won first place in her age category. Congratulations, Grammy! Brad finished second in his age group in around 21 minutes! My goal was to finish, and I did just that! Having Grammy over for the weekend was such a wonderful treat, after the race, we went to the Piney Orchard Street Festival and got to see Peter play with Big Band Caliente. It was such a beautiful day to be outside.
Caliente playing at the street festival, Peter's in the back row.
Kaye was visiting from New Zealand so Ellie finally got to meet her!
Kerri was in town so she got to meet Ellie, too!
Monday, April 26, 2010
Ellie's First Trip to CA
My Mom, Ellie and I took a trip out to San Francisco to visit The O'Neill Family. Even though I was super stressed about the plane ride, Ellie traveled well. At times she wanted to get out of her seat to practice her new found skill of walking, but the new environment and a few dollar store toys kept her entertained.
While in San Francisco we spent quality time with The O'Neill Family. We were also able to see most of the Weber Family, Chris and Josie, the Armistead Family and a few of Lien's other friends. We tried to stay busy every day by visiting places such as; Muir Woods, The Cable Car Museum (where we rode a cable car), Chinatown, Chateau St. Jean & St. Francis wineries, and The Golden Gate Bridge. Since my Mom was there we also got to enjoy some delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
We had so much fun, and can't wait to see the O'Neill's when they come visit in June.
While in San Francisco we spent quality time with The O'Neill Family. We were also able to see most of the Weber Family, Chris and Josie, the Armistead Family and a few of Lien's other friends. We tried to stay busy every day by visiting places such as; Muir Woods, The Cable Car Museum (where we rode a cable car), Chinatown, Chateau St. Jean & St. Francis wineries, and The Golden Gate Bridge. Since my Mom was there we also got to enjoy some delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
We had so much fun, and can't wait to see the O'Neill's when they come visit in June.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
On the run
Ellie is on the run! More or less sprinting and sometimes tripping her way around the house to discover new places and things. She loves climbing up the stairs, so we have to close the stairs off with a gate. I don't think I saw Ellie crawl at all today, walking is now her transportation of choice.
Some of Ellie's favorite things are swings, slides, doggies, kitties, bubbles, coloring, bath time, dancing, playing peek-a-boo, flipping through her books, going to the pool, strawberries, rolling on the ground, drumming, and listening to music.
Communication is a wonderful thing, Ellie has learned to communicate with simple words, and a little bit of sign language. She can nod to say "yes," shake her head for "no," she can sign "more" and "milk." She imitates Mommy and Daddy when we call for the kitties, and says "blow" when she sees a candle.
We celebrated Ellie's first year with family in PA this past weekend it was a wonderful time. Ellie is excited that her Daddy is on spring break and the weather is beautiful!
Some of Ellie's favorite things are swings, slides, doggies, kitties, bubbles, coloring, bath time, dancing, playing peek-a-boo, flipping through her books, going to the pool, strawberries, rolling on the ground, drumming, and listening to music.
Communication is a wonderful thing, Ellie has learned to communicate with simple words, and a little bit of sign language. She can nod to say "yes," shake her head for "no," she can sign "more" and "milk." She imitates Mommy and Daddy when we call for the kitties, and says "blow" when she sees a candle.
We celebrated Ellie's first year with family in PA this past weekend it was a wonderful time. Ellie is excited that her Daddy is on spring break and the weather is beautiful!
Saturday, March 13, 2010
ONE YEAR!
Ellie is ONE YEAR OLD! I can't believe how fast this year has gone. At her one year doctor's visit she weighed 20 lbs 3.5 oz and was 28" tall. Ellie had a wonderful birthday party at our community center on March 6th, it was a beautiful day and she got to see lots of family and friends.
Ellie was walking a couple weeks before her birthday but only a few steps at a time. Now she's much more confident and she's walking from one place to another. It's amazing how much changes each day.
Ellie was walking a couple weeks before her birthday but only a few steps at a time. Now she's much more confident and she's walking from one place to another. It's amazing how much changes each day.
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