Ella - Eleven Months

Little Ella has us laughing so much these days. Her spunk and her sass can be so cute, we will see if it stays that way. She doesn't seem to eager to walk but has started to hold herself steady to stand all by herself and can go for about 30 seconds. 

This is her face when Kyle crouched down next to me as I took the pictures. She is pretty affectionate and gives good hugs and kisses. 

Many people comment on her courageousness, especially when we are at the park. She crawls as fast as she can to the slides and tries to go down them before we can catch her. 

She is starting to express her dislike of certain foods. She will protest at the table and has started really screaming to get her way. She got her first ear infection and was on antibiotics for it, but was only out of sorts for a few days. Ella had a lot of time with cousins and aunts and uncles this last month as both Kyle's sister and brother and their families came to visit. She calls for "Da-da" and "Buh-Buh" and occasionally uses "Ma-ma." She knows where her belly is and her tongue and also can point to noses.

Obie is really a fun little boy and enjoys taking care of Ella whenever he can. He had such a great time with his cousins. He likes fire trucks and police cars and anything having to do with construction. He is a good little helper to both mom and dad.