A Texas Tradition

One More

Scratch that ... she has 3 teeth coming in on top! FOUR at once! In a matter of days, that adorable gummy baby smile is going to be changed forever.

Chompers!

Yesterday, Ella was laughing and I noticed something strange-looking in the bottom of her mouth ... a tooth! Then, later that day, I thought I saw something else unusual, and sure enough, two more teeth coming in on the top! Three at once! We just quit nursing two weeks ago - perfect timing. Isn't she thoughtful? :)

Almost There

I just can't believe Ella is 11 months old today!

She is still the happiest, sweetest baby ever. She LOVES being able to go where she wants to now that she can crawl. We don't need a puppy, because we have Ella to follow us around wherever we go. In fact, I hate to admit it, but on occasion all three of us have found ourselves patting our knees saying, "Come here, Ella! Come on!"

She is getting very vocal now, and loves to express her opinions. With her newfound mobility, she has also learned how much fun Avery's toys are, much to her big sister's chagrin. Diego is often one of the casualties - headless and helpless (see above picture.)

Among other things Ella loves right now: Cheerios, practicing walking, putting anything and everything in her mouth, sucking her thumb when she's tired, and as cheesy as this sounds, Daddy, Mommy, and Avery. Her face lights up when we interact with her, and it is just so incredible to truly be the center of someone's world. What a miraculous gift her life is.