Happy 6 month birthday!!!!

Six months ago, at just about this time, I saw my precious baby girl for the first time.  At that moment our lives changed forever.  Ellie has so much energy and personality these days.  She says mama mama mama all the time.  I don't think she knows what "mama" means, but hey... I'll take it!!!  Right now she is bouncing up and down in her baby einstein exersaucer.  That was one of the best things we've gotten for her.... it keeps her entertained for a while.... well long enough for me to write a blog, or cook dinner.  It is so fun to watch her explore new things.  She has been sipping juice from her sippy cup lately, and likes to take the spoon out of my hand when I'm feeding her because she likes to do it herself.  Her laugh is contagious.  It makes me heart melt when I hear that sweet sound of laughter come from her. 

Ellie is getting a lot more hair these days.  She still has a pretty thick "mohawk," but blonde hair is coming in all over her head.  We've been so blessed to have a blonde hair blue eyed beauty.  

Kenton got me an early birthday gift.  He got me a brand new video camera!!!!!!  It is sooo nice.  I am so excited to record Ellie's milestones, and special events.  Thank you Kenton!!! 

I will have to post some videos, once I figure out how to use it :) 

Ellie update!

Wow... I can't believe it's been more than a month since my last blog post.  This little girl keeps me BUSY!!  Ellie loves life so much and has soooo much personality already.  She is always movin and groovin, unless it's nap time or bed time... and she will let you know!  I tell people that she is a GREAT baby, but not necessarily an easy baby!  She knows what she wants, when she wants it, and how to get it!  I CANNOT get enough of her.  I honestly don't know what I would do without her, and I don't want to know either!  The last five and a half months have gone by so fast.  I am sooooo thankful that I am able to stay home with her to watch her grow.  Every day is a new adventure, and it fills my heart with so much joy to be able to experience every second of it! 

Kenton and I have been incredibly blessed!  He can't get enough of his baby girl.  Every day he says.... "gosh, isn't she the most beautiful baby you've ever seen?"  Of course I agree with him!!  Ellie loves loves loves her daddy more than anything.  It is so sweet to see her get excited to see him when he gets home from work.  They have Ellie and daddy time in the evenings, and on Tuesday mornings when I have my Bible study at church (if I don't bring her with me).  We are looking forward to the years ahead, but are treasuring every moment until those years come. 

Some fun facts about Ellie:
- She is eating her cereal every night now.  She does really really well with it.  We've added applesauce and banana's as well.  She is still getting used to those :)
- Ellie has to sleep on her side or her stomach.
- She rolls all over the place.
- She can sit up by herself... we have to be next to her, but she is doing really well. 
- She puts EVERYTHING in her mouth.  Anything she can get her hand on. 
- She loves baths, and likes to swim in the bath tub.
- She likes to touch Max (the dog)... and he usually lets her.  He ignores her most of the time, it's pretty funny.
- Ellie loves her baby einstein exersaucer.  It plays music and there are so many toys for her to touch.
- She is on a very good schedule. 
- She falls asleep in her car seat all the time. 

Ellie is just a sweet sweet sweet baby.  We love her more than anything and couldn't ask for anything more! 

Here are some pictures!