BIG GIRL!

Ella is now SEVEN months old! I can't even believe it! She's is getting so big! She eats like her dad; I guess that's why she's growing so much:) So far she likes just about anything we give her (except peas!).

She started sitting up on her own at about 6 months and was crawling like a pro about 2 weeks after that. She's trying to pull herself up on EVERYTHING, especially in her crib. She's at such a fun stage (we haven't really hit a bad one yet!). Her little personality is starting to show. We get comments all the time about what a laid back and happy baby she seems to be. We'd have to agree;)

6 Months: Ella eating cereal for the first time... definitely a learning experience!

On to fruits and veggies

"Not so sure about this"...

Sitting up playing with her favorite toy (caterpillar again)
Standing up in her bed!

She still looks so little, though;)

4th of July

We weren't able to make too many plans this year for the fourth because Stephen had to work all day:( However, we all went to my mom & dad's for their neighborhood's firework show that evening. We assumed Ella might be a little hesitant about the loud noises, but she did great! She actually fell asleep in the middle of it all! I guess fireworks aren't that big of a deal to a six month old;)

We LOVE fish:)

We finally found a day in the week that Stephen & I were BOTH off AND didn't have any prior commitments! We decided to make the quick trip down to Chattanooga & visit the aquarium, stop in at one of our favorite coffee shop/cafes, and visit friends. It's very difficult to find activities that a six month old will enjoy, but Ella was fascinated by the fish...so cute!

Ella: fascinated by the penguins! (and eating her caterpillar)

Stingrays!

Tired after a fun day!

Mommy and Daddy Days

This is certainly a late post but just wanted to share a few pictures of the events surrounding my first official Mother's Day and Stephen's first Father's Day!

Gabriella giving me my card!

It was a little soggy...
For Father's Day, we went to the Chimney's to cook out and enjoy the mountains.
Ella's first time seeing the water!