I Hate Tummy Time!

So, when I went to the doctor for my three month check-up a while ago, they said that we should be putting her on her stomach for at least 10 minutes per day. This is also called "tummy time". It is suppose to strengthen my neck and arm muscles. So when we got home my mommy tried it and I screamed bloody murder. Since that time I have kept my mom from trying it again. I showed her. HA! Anyways, my parents finally decided that they were going to make me have tummy time so that I will not get behind developmentally. Here I am.....screaming my head off!

So, afterwards he felt guilty so decided that he would hold me and go wherever I wanted to go. Isn't this a sad face?

Jumping Johnny

Well, this little contraption was given to me by my Papa A for Christmas. He had my Aunt Alisha pick it up and put it together for him since he lives so far away. She put it together and everything. Go Aunt Alisha! Here I am in the Jumping Johnny for the first time and I have to say that it was a little scary, especially since I couldn't touch the floor. I told my parents that I might have to grow a little before I get back in!!

Uncle KC & Aunt Gabby

Here I am at dinner with my parents and my aunt and uncle! I just met them in person for the first time. I got to sit by my Uncle and he held my hand whenever I would get upset for whatever reason. He talked to me and very sweet. He also helped me keep my pacifer in my mouth, even when I would continously spit it out. He was a very patient uncle.....

Here I am at dinner with my Aunt Gabby! She was so sweet to me and even bounced me around when I got upset in the dressy resturant. She talked to me and even brought me gifts all the way from NEW YORK! That must have been a real pain. That was really sweet of them. I can't wait to go and visit them.....I have never been to New York before. Thank you, Uncle KC and Aunt Gabby!

More Christmas

I almost forgot to show you what my Aunt Alisha did to me on Christmas morning. If you will look closely, you will see that she made my hair look like a Mohawk. Interesting, huh? I didn't know what to say to her... Thanks Aunt Alisha?????

Ella's First Christmas

Here I am with Lizzy Bear and Papa Bear on Christmas night. I had a great time with them even though I was a little bit sleepy. Papa Bear held me for a long time while I napped and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait to get a little older so that I can ditch my parents and hang out with them. They are a lot of fun. Papa Bear even said he would take me to some football games. He is so cool!

This is me with my daddy's cousin Kristen. She was so sweet and relaxing to me that I decided to take a nap with her.

This is me opening my very first Christmas gift EVER! It is a Bible with my name engraved that I got from my favorite Aunt in the whole world. (Aunt Alisha) She loves me so much and I am pretty crazy about her too, but I can't say that too loud or my mommy and daddy might get a little jealous.

Well, here is the Stephens, Roberston and Petersen clan all together for Ella girl's first Christmas. It was an absolute hit and Ella enjoyed all the attention. The day started off with my mommy and daddy and somehow I ended up being held by all kinds people I had never seen before. It was ok though, for I was the center of everyone's attention and loved every second of it.

Peat and Repeat

So, as most of you know I really like to watch TV. My parents don't like me to watch it but I do it anyways. I think it is so much fun. Tonight daddy even let me play with the controller and I had a blast. Daddy and I just hung out while my mommy was doing other things.

Typical Sunday

So, since I have come into the world Izzy and I have become pretty good friends. While my mommy and daddy were busy Izzy decided he would give me a kiss on the lips. Well, my mommy caught him and gave him a spanking. But before she did that she took a picture of us hanging out. CHEESE!

So my mommy got bored today and decided that she would give me a bath and play with my hair. Don't you fell sorry for me...... This is how it came out. Lovely, huh?

Lubbock Bound

Lastly, here is my most memorable pic. This is me and my cousins paige and Jena, along with my great aunt alisha. This is priceless!!

This is me with my cousin paige! She was the reason I was so calm for most of the shower. She was so sweet to me and played with me for hours. Thank you Paige...

This is me with with one of my mommy's favorite mentors Dr. Kitty Harris. Mommy has told me so much about her. She also told me she had awesome hair. She was right!

Here I am with my mommy, Aunt Michele, and Ava grace hanging out and having a good time. It was the first time I was able to meet my Aunt and I loved it. She is so fun. I also had fun watching Ava Grace walking around like a big girl. I want to do that!

So here I am with my Mimi in Lubbock last week. I was a little crabby so my mimi decided she would rock me to sleep. She talked to me and told me all kinds of secrets about my mommy. It was a lot of fun.

Here is Ella practicing in her bumpo!! This is suppose to strengthen her stomach muscles.

Me & Ma

This was last night when I decided to take a little nap while my daddy was shaking me in the baby bijorn and I got scared when my daddy made a sudden move so I decided to grab onto him. I was scared for my life!!!

So ma came this afternoon to watch me while my mommy went to get her hair done. We had a blast playing in the baby Einstien. love my MA!!!!

Mean Daddy

Daddy decided that it would be cute to pretend that he was making a touchdown. The only problem mommy had was that he used Ella as the football. Not funny!

Ella's First NFL Football Game

Here is mommy and Ella on the the Texas Stadium Field after the football game. Ella was so excited and loved looking around at all there was to see. She told me that she might become a cheerleader one day because it looked like so much fun!!!

Here miss Ella is with Papa A and friends on Turkey day... She was a little overwhelmed to say the least!

Well, this is ella's Aunt Jennifer on Thanksgiving. How cute!!

Big Girl!

Well, it is a few days before Thanksgiving and we have a big girl on our hands. Wow, how they change so fast. She is now cooing and talking to mommy and daddy in another language. She can smile and also give dirty looks. Here she is with her Godmother and is happy to see another face besides mommys. She loves her Godmother very much!!!

Well, Ella's good friend Austin came by to see her last night and she was so excited. She said that she is a natural!!!

No Bows!!

Well, the picture should say it all. She hates wearing bows or anything on her head. Of course...

This is the day after her shots and Izzy thought he would cheer her up by playing with her in her baby einstien!!

First Shots

Well, we made it through our first round of shots alive! Ella did not like it and was especially mad that mommy left the room while the mean lady pricked her. She slept most of the first twenty-four hours.

Go Red Raiders

What a great football game last night! Tech beat Oklahoma State with flying colors and Ella attributed it to her wearing her Texas Tech onesie!! She said that she is preparing to be a cheerleader one day. Daddy told her that if she wanted him to pay for her college in 18 years that she would have to go to Texas Tech. If she doesn't, she's on her own.

Yesturday we worked on learning how to roll onto our side. She had a little trouble but is dedicated towards mastering the task. As we took a break the pathetic proud mother had to take a photo op.

Update Update!!

Well, daddy decided to attempt a new adventure by putting baby Ella into her new Baby Bijorn in order to free up his hands. How cute! Ella loved the ability to look around without mommy and daddy's help. She was absolutley intrigued by the new world she could discover this way. She did really well for about 15 minutes of which time she became bored and wanted out.

This is Ella's grandfather (Garebear) feeding Ella last weekend. He's such a pro! Ella really like it and wants him to come back and do it again. She was glad to see a new face besides mommy and daddy. She loves her garebear and lizzybear and hopes to see them more often.

What a fun filled day.... It started off at 7:30am when Ella's little friend Collin came over to visit for a while. He lives across the street. Then we went to lunch with Collin and his father as an attempt to get me out of the house. It was so much fun! Lastly, Ella and I decided to go and visit her fairy Godmother at work. What a fun filled day...

Here is Ella bathing and getting ready for the day. These were taken this morning!

New Experiences

Well, here we are embarking on a new journey of parenthood! Chris and I have decided to create this website for family and friends that live out of town so that you could feel like you are included in Ella's life. We plan on updating the site every few days with blogs and pics of Ella's every move! Haaa. Hope you all enjoy.