Tonight while I was washing dishes, I heard some scrambling over in the corner of the kitchen where Otis' food and bowls are. Ella Grace loves to play in the water AND she likes to be in Otis' way while he eats, so I thought they were just playing around over there. To my surprise, I walked around the corner and Ella has her hand in the dog food bag and chipmunk cheeks FULL OF DOG FOOD!!! I freaked out not knowing if it would hurt her and starting pull the kibble piece by piece out of her mouth. Of course, she got all freaked out and started crying.
How disgusting is that?!! I immediately to her to the sink, sat her on the counter w/ feet in the sink, and washed her hands and mouth out. Thank goodness her fruity toothpaste was over there because I piled that in her stinky mouth.
I swear!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Afternoon Brunch
We had a late brunch today at Salty's. Um - amazing! It was buffet style filled with everything you can imagine. I stuffed my face with everything from crab legs, to oysters, to ham, salmon, grilled veggies, fruit, shrimp and egg benedict, blueberry & raspberry crepe, the list goes on...and then about 7 desserts:) Brian ate his fair share and Ella Grace loved watching the seagulls and boats.
Trying to take her bow out.
Watching the crabs at Salty's
I doubt we'll ever have a family photo...
Typical these days...sweet child but quite testy
Typical Saturday
This is usually how breakfast goes...feet on her tray, telling me all she dreamed about, etc.
And some other pics I took yesterday...
Another piece of produce attacked by Ella GraceWednesday, March 31, 2010
Many Milestones
Today's milestones...
1. Ella Grace graduated from the infant room! Mixed emotions for me but as her teachers say, she is ready! She's been transitioning over the last week and they mentioned that she has been quite testy and threw a pretty good screaming fit today! But supposedly, she's most happy when she's in the Waddler Room (her new room) so she will be very excited to be back with Wesley tomorrow. When a child graduates, their teachers put together the cutest scrapbook of pictures captured during their 1st year and the adorable artwork they made (they make TONS of artwork and I love it!). The pictures below don't do it justice but you can get a glimpse of what it looks like - it even includes a snapshot of all of her friends so we can keep those memories:)
Look closely. That is Ella and Wesley sleeping when they were little babies.
And together when they're a bit older. Ella is about 8 months in this picture.
2. We finally witnessed her first steps on her own today! She showed me when we went to pick her up this evening and then again for both of us at home! So exciting and she is SO proud of herself too. She will stand on her own for quite a while and then look at you and take a few steps. She even tests herself by removing her hands from her grocery cart and just stand there. Mom, I know you're sad that she didn't do this while you were here b/c I think she'll be walking by her birthday!
3. She said "baby" tonight several times as she held one of her babies. Such a smart little thing!
Some other pictures I took tonight...
Eating chocolate cream pie...our favorite! You can tell she loved it.
Like her new jammies? And her booka belly!
1. Ella Grace graduated from the infant room! Mixed emotions for me but as her teachers say, she is ready! She's been transitioning over the last week and they mentioned that she has been quite testy and threw a pretty good screaming fit today! But supposedly, she's most happy when she's in the Waddler Room (her new room) so she will be very excited to be back with Wesley tomorrow. When a child graduates, their teachers put together the cutest scrapbook of pictures captured during their 1st year and the adorable artwork they made (they make TONS of artwork and I love it!). The pictures below don't do it justice but you can get a glimpse of what it looks like - it even includes a snapshot of all of her friends so we can keep those memories:)
Look closely. That is Ella and Wesley sleeping when they were little babies.
And together when they're a bit older. Ella is about 8 months in this picture.
2. We finally witnessed her first steps on her own today! She showed me when we went to pick her up this evening and then again for both of us at home! So exciting and she is SO proud of herself too. She will stand on her own for quite a while and then look at you and take a few steps. She even tests herself by removing her hands from her grocery cart and just stand there. Mom, I know you're sad that she didn't do this while you were here b/c I think she'll be walking by her birthday!
3. She said "baby" tonight several times as she held one of her babies. Such a smart little thing!
Some other pictures I took tonight...
Eating chocolate cream pie...our favorite! You can tell she loved it.
Like her new jammies? And her booka belly!Sunday, March 28, 2010
Cookie Monster
We have a cookie monster in our house. Not kidding! So this is how the story goes...
I walk up to the main level after working out and see Ella in the corner of the kitchen munching on a Snackwell cookie with her grocery cart close beside her (you usually find them together). Brian wasn't in sight. I called his name and realized he was quickly folding some clothes upstairs. He comes down and tells me that he was watching TV and heard some rattling/crunching noises coming from the kitchen. He walked over and found Ella shoving 3-4 cookies in her mouth. The child had opened our lazy susan and reached way in the back to get this box of cookies. Somehow she figured out how to open them and went at it.
I guess she really likes them!
I walk up to the main level after working out and see Ella in the corner of the kitchen munching on a Snackwell cookie with her grocery cart close beside her (you usually find them together). Brian wasn't in sight. I called his name and realized he was quickly folding some clothes upstairs. He comes down and tells me that he was watching TV and heard some rattling/crunching noises coming from the kitchen. He walked over and found Ella shoving 3-4 cookies in her mouth. The child had opened our lazy susan and reached way in the back to get this box of cookies. Somehow she figured out how to open them and went at it.
I guess she really likes them!
Weekend in Seattle w/ Mimi
Mimi came to visit Thursday through early today to spend some time with Ella Grace before she turns 1. Although the trip was too short and I had to work Thurs. and Fri., we had a great time. Thursday and Friday, they spent quality time together - enjoying the nice weather, taking walks, visiting the coffee/cupcake shop. Saturday, we visited the Arboretum Japanese Gardens in Seattle. I hadn't been there before and didn't realize how pretty they were. Below are some pre-Easter pictures we took of miss priss in one of her new outfits.
This is the position she put herself in b/c she didn't want to touch the moss on the ground. Notice the back leg up and arm resting on it. Too funny.
Her downward dog pose she does often
Saturday night we ate on the water at Salty's. What a great view of the sound and city! The food was great - think salmon and crab mac n cheese - and we watched an awesome fireworks display occurring across the water. We have no idea why the show occurred but it was a cool surprise for everyone at the restaurant!
Sunday, we had a little coffee talk at a local joint across from our house before we had to head to the airport.
Sunday, we had a little coffee talk at a local joint across from our house before we had to head to the airport.
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