Dean and his baby sister Ella

IT IS A GIRL!!!

Born: December 20, 2007

Weight: 7.14 pds

Height: 20.5 inches

January 10, 2008 - Well my baby girl is 3 weeks old now and can't imagine life without her. She is so precious. Although I could use some more sleep, but I know it will happen with time. My lil girl is only eating 2oz every 2 hours....wish she would double that and double the time..lol Every time I finish a feeding it is almost time to start again. She went to the doctors on Monday and she weighs 8.5 pds. The umblical cord fell off last night...yeah! I was always paranoid that the darn thing was catching on her clothing...even though I was told that there is no feeling. I am trying to get into a routine between her feedings. I feel overwhelmed with all the things that have to be done in the house and taking caring of a newborn. Alhtough I know my lil Ella comes first....once she is asleep I run myself ragged trying to get evrything done. Anybody else out there feeling the same way??

March 20, 2008 - Ella is offically 3 months old now and she doing so well. She absolutely loves her jumperoo and the last week she figured out how to jump in it and is a little mad woman in it. Waiting for a giggle though..she still has not done that, but her smile makes you melt. This is her first Easter and can't wait to celebrate it with her. She has been sleeping through the entire night for about a week now which I love, love, love!! We have had her on a routine since the night we brough her home. Last bottle upstairs in our room with the lights out around 8pm.....put her in her crib when she finishes her bottle around 9pm and she is out for the night..till about 8am. She is such a good baby...almost makes me want to have more.....almost.

April 27th - Wow..how time flies! Ella recently turned 4 months old and I must say having Ella has been the most fantastic decision I think I have ever made. Don't get me worng..I love my son and we are so very close, but I had him when I was 25 and even though he was planned right down to the month..I found myself more stressed and uptight...worrying about everything and making sure everything was perfect right down to a clean house. I promised myself I would not do that again and for the most part I havent which in return has given me a very well natured baby. She barely ever cries and she sleeps about 11 hours at night and sometimes more. I have learned to put things aside and spend time with her and let me tell you it is well worth it. For all u younger moms out there...take it from me....spend time with your babies..they are only young for such a small period of our lifetime.

I have slowly started feeding Ella solids. The doctor gave me the ok at her 4 month check up. I am in no hurry..we are just playing around with the idea....she may get a tablespoon per setting. I decided to try and make her baby food..which should be interesting....I have to say I am not the best cook anyways...lol

I thought this was the coolest picture.....my husband is in the middle, our son is to the right...stroller..then me holding Ella to the left....

Dean and Ella on Deans four wheeler..he thought she needed to sit on it.....too cute

Ella on her first day on the boat!! She loved it!! June 2008....

June 9 2008 - Ella is 5 1/2 months now and I have never seen a more happier baby! She is adorable. Ella sleeps 11-12 hours a night and naps several times during the day and just a joy when she is awake. She has mastered sitting and enjoys the independence siting up by herself gave her. I dont think she will ever roll. She just has no desire. She is enjoying tummy time more though so there is hope. I just look at her everyday and it is hard to believe that she came from my husband and I..truly a miracle.

July 7th - Well not long after the last entry..Ella started rolling...crazy girl refuses to stay on stomach now that she knows she can roll. I love to see her face everytime she rolls. Well her 6th month check up she was 20 pds and 27 inches long. My lil chunk. Ella still has no teeth and not seeing that she will get any...anytime soon..but that is ok..no rush.

Ella- 6 months old - July 4th weekend