I finally discovered my hands!

Sucking on a toy...although this was staged, she has started to swat and a grab a few of her toys, especially the bird on her bouncy chair.

Attempting to catch a smile on camera...

Almost successful!

Little Fish

Ella has been swimming 3 times now. She seems to be warming up to the idea...yesterday she actually smiled at Greg while we were in the water. She has yet to cry in the pool, so we figure she doesn't dislike swimming. We had so much fun sharing our favorite thing with the little bear!

Two Month Checkup

Ella had her 2 month checkup at the doctor today. She weighed in at 14 pounds 3 ounces and is 24.5 inches long. She is now above the 95th percentile in both weight and length (no surprise there!). Poor thing also got her first round of shots. She tolerated them okay, but we were both happy when the nurse was all done and I could pick her up again!

Smiles caught on camera

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!
I had a pretty good Easter...my first official holiday. Dad cooked us breakfast and we all went to the park together. I was pretty fussy all afternoon, as usual, but my doctor today diagnosed me with reflux and gave me some medicine that will hopefully ease my pain and make the crying stop. The good news is that I'm definately thriving...13.5 pounds and gaining! I'm above the 95% for my age. We can't wait for April 25 when my length will be measured again.

Six Weeks Old

I can focus my eyes well enough to play with my toys

Sleeping on Auntie Becky

At the beach while my cousins played in the water

I had so much fun with my cousins Maggie and Zoe!

Five Weeks Old Already

Snuggled up in Daddy's t-shirt

On my one month birthday

Making funny faces...messy hair and crossed eyes is a great look

A Weekend of Firsts

My eyes are starting to get wider, and I look more like my Dad every day

Hailey only comes to check me out when I'm sleeping

Tired out from my first trip to the beach. Look how long I'm getting...almost time to sleep the right way in the crib!

This weekend I met my Grandma and Grandpa Franklin and Auntie Gillian. I went out to lunch twice and visited the beach. It was a good warmup for next week when I get to meet my cousins Maggie and Zoe and Aunties Sarah and Becky and Uncle Hill. I love having visitors, just don't ask me not to cry after 6pm.

Getting big!

At my two week checkup, I weighed 9 pounds 3 ounces and measured in at 22 inches long. That makes me above the 95% in height and about the 80% for weight. Pretty much as expected. My eyes are focusing on objects now and I can even make eye contact with Mom and Dad. My umbilical stump finally fell off on Friday and now I'm sporting a cute little bellybutton. I can hold my head up pretty well for about 10 seconds at a time and look around before my head takes a nose dive back onto the shoulder of whoever is holding me. Sleeping at night in my crib is going pretty well, but I've started to not like to nap during the day. But, my Mom and Dad are still loving every second of taking care of me.

I can open my eyes