Ellie's Blog

I Have a Little Sister

2012-01-20T17:02:00.000-08:00

I got up REALLY early to wave to Daddy and Mommy as they left for the hospital for me to become a Big Sister : ) I was just SO excited! I am even starting to use the Big Girl Potty and I even did this for Daddy and Mommy before they left for the hospital! My Baby Sister was due on December 15th, but on December 20th at 3:32pm Daddy and Mommy told me "It's a girl!" Madeline Sue, "Maddie", weighed 7lbs 9oz and was 21 1/4 inches long! I am such a good helper!

XO,
Ellie

Busy Big Sister

2012-01-20T16:33:00.001-08:00

I am such a very busy Big Sister...so glad my Baby Sister arrived in time for Christmas fun - we had a blast! I love Maddie SO much : )

XO,
Ellie

Waiting to Be a Big Sister!

2011-12-16T19:09:00.000-08:00

It is exhausting waiting to be a Big Sister! I am SO excited because on Baby's due date (12/15/11) we put the Baby's car seat in the car to be all ready for Baby's arrival! I am really looking forward to having Baby in the backseat of the car with me : ) Hopefully very soon!

XO,
Ellie

Christmas at the Zoo

2011-12-08T20:09:00.001-08:00

Since we are just a week away from Mommy's due date (12/15/11) we decided we should go to Christmas at the Zoo before I am a Big Sister : ) We had so much fun seeing all the lights and the animals! We went to the Christmas Dolphin Show, too! This is the 1st year I have wanted to tell Santa what I want for Christmas...so at Santa's Workshop at the Zoo...I whispered to him that I want a Lalaloopsy Doll : ) I am enjoying the Christmas Season...saying "OOH AHH" whenever I see lights! I really enjoy singing Christmas songs, reading Christmas books, and playing with my Little People Nativity learning and remembering that Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

XO,
Ellie

Daddy and Mommy Turned 30!

2011-12-08T20:06:00.001-08:00

I helped Daddy and Mommy blow out all their candles : )

XO,
Ellie

P.S. My last 2 year old molar has come in : )...my R upper!

Preparing to be a Big Sister

2011-11-28T19:50:00.000-08:00

I am SO excited to be a Big Sister soon...Baby's due date is quickly approaching (December 15th)! It is SO fun to feel Baby move in Mommy's tummy!

XO,
Ellie

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-28T19:43:00.000-08:00

I have SO much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving...I am SO blessed! I had fun wearing my apron and helping in the kitchen this year...as you can see in the picture I was busy crafting to make the centerpiece, too! I also had so much fun going bowling to celebrate this year!

XO,
Ellie

P.S.Got my Right Bottom 2 Year Old Molar!Only 1 more 2 Year Old Molar to go: )

Happy Halloween

2011-11-04T19:22:00.000-07:00

I loved cheering at Zoo Boo and "Trick-or-Treating"...what fun to get yummy candy : )

Love,
Ellie XO

Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-27T20:05:00.001-07:00

What fun it was to find just the right "little" pumpkin! I really enjoyed the hayride out to find my pumpkin!

Love,
Ellie XO

P.S. Got my left bottom 2 year old molar : )

Birthday Girl!

2011-10-09T18:54:00.001-07:00

What an extra special day turning 2 was...I started the day by making pancakes...I am really helpful in the kitchen! I love to blow out candles and eat cake! What fun it is to unwrap extra special treats, too...I was blessed to get lots of fun treats!

XO,
Ellie

Last Plane Ride to Florida beforeTurning 2!

2011-10-09T18:39:00.001-07:00

I absolutely love to fly...both the plane ride to and from Florida I had my own seat even though I was not quite 2 years old...what a blessing : ) I love to build sandcastles at the beach and I was really brave in the pool! I had fun in the sun!

XO,
Ellie

P.S. My 1st 2 year old molar is through the gum...on the L upper side!

Almost 2!

2011-09-14T09:55:00.000-07:00

I am so excited to turn 2! Bitty Baby and I tried on our tutus for my birthday! Also, I love my big chalkboard in the garage! What fun it was at the zoo to be so close to the tiger!

XO,
Ellie

Dutch Village in Holland

2011-08-21T19:19:00.001-07:00

I got to wear wooden shoes and a Dutch bonnet! I loved getting to walk a goat on a leash and hold a bunny!

XO,
Ellie

Lake Michigan Fun

2011-08-21T15:49:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun in the sand building sandcastles and swimming in the lake! Also, I got to see this really big boat when I went to Grand Haven!

XO,
Ellie

Butterfly Pajamas

2011-08-07T22:08:00.000-07:00

I was SO excited about these super cute butterfly pajamas...I flew right to bed!

Love,
Ellie XO

Getting to See Baby

2011-07-14T10:28:00.000-07:00

I was so excited to get to go with Daddy and Mommy to the ultrasound today! What fun to have a sneak peak at the Lord's miraculous creation! I am so excited about being a Big Sister! We decided to not find out today if I am having a Baby Brother or Baby Sister...we are just rejoicing with the praise report that all looked good! We are continuing to pray for a healthy Baby!

Love,
Ellie XO

Sanibel Island Sun Fun

2011-07-13T19:34:00.000-07:00

What fun I had on Sanibel! On the 4th of July I got to do Sparklers for the 1st time! I loved the 4th of July Parade, too! I absolutely love pool and beach time! We had a blast in paradise and are so thankful for our fun vacation!

Love,
Ellie XO

1st Adventure to Cedar Point

2011-07-13T19:23:00.000-07:00

While Daddy got to go on the big wild and crazy rides (Mommy likes, but with Baby Brother/Sister worked out well to hang out on my rides)...Mommy and I had big fun in Snoopy Land (Daddy couldn't resist our fun and joined in some, too)! I absolutely loved Snoopy (more from a distance if not being held : ) )! We had 2 day Ride and Slide Passes so I also loved the Lazy River at the Water Park! Also, right after the last blog post my 16th tooth did come in below my L upper canine!

Love,
Ellie XO

Big Sister

2011-06-23T18:46:00.001-07:00

I am so excited to be a Big Sister in December! I absolutely love my little Disney Princess Pool! I also love to eat corn on the cob! I got my 15th tooth, it is below my R upper canine...my 16th tooth is almost in, too!

Love,
Ellie XO

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

2011-05-27T19:18:00.000-07:00

I have been having fun in the sun when it is not raining...I love to play in the sprinkler!

XO,
Ellie

P.S. I have gotten my R upper canine now, too (14 teeth)...working on 15 and 16 now : )

Happy Easter

2011-04-21T18:25:00.001-07:00

Can't get enough of hunting for Easter eggs - what fun! I am still hopping around like the Easter bunny, too! I even dyed Easter eggs today and that was a blast! As I celebrate this fun season I am learning to most importantly remember the reason for the season...the greatest Easter gift of all and celebrate Jesus!

Love,
Ellie XO

P.S. I got to go skating for the first time and loved it : ) Also, I got my 13th tooth...my L upper canine : ) Daddy and Mommy get excited everyday with new tricks or new words I say : )

1st Visit to Monkey Joe's

2011-04-09T21:27:00.001-07:00

I loved getting to be a monkey - what a blast!

XO,
Ellie

1st Visit to the Indianapolis Children's Museum

2011-04-09T21:10:00.000-07:00

I got to see Dora, Boots, and Diego! I had an absolute blast!

XO,
Ellie

P.S. You would not believe how many words I am saying now...and I love when I point to something and tell what it is : ) I am also feeling very independent and like to make sure to voice it : )

My First Build-A-Bear

2011-03-16T22:47:00.000-07:00

What a blast! I absolutely love Sissie Bear! I dressed her in Hello Kitty PJs with matching slippers!

Love,
Ellie XO

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

2011-03-16T22:19:00.001-07:00

I am Daddy's #1 fan! I love to go to my Daddy's basketball games and cheer for him! Also, I love when I wake up and Mommy has given me a Manicure and Pedicure in my sleep...What fun to have Pink Piggy Paint!

I am SO excited because I have learned to hop like a bunny special for Easter...what a fun new trick!

Love,
Ellie XO

Florida

2011-02-18T18:34:00.000-08:00

Fun in the sun...even got a few bonus days due to all the ice!

XO,
Ellie

Hope you had a Happy Valentine's Day!

2011-02-18T18:16:00.000-08:00

Hope you had a Happy Heart Day! I love pancakes...so a heart shaped pancake was an extra special way to start the day! Then I got to have a cupcake for a bedtime snack during Life Together Group...what a great way to end the special day! I am saying more words each day..."No", "I Love You", "Backpack, Backpack"(Like Dora the Explorer : )), "Mom", "Dad", "Bye", and "Thank You"! I run everywhere and am starting to jump with both feet off the floor! I like to march! I go up and down the stairs really fast now! I like to climb, too...I am busy trying to figure out new tricks each day!

XO,
Ellie

P.S. My 16 month stats: 25lbs (75%) and 33inches (95%)

Happy New Year!

2011-01-08T20:30:00.000-08:00

Bringing in the New Year with a fun dinner out...and I love my new pillow pet turtle!

Love,
Ellie xo

All Smiles for Christmas Fun!

2011-01-08T20:26:00.000-08:00

"Cheese" : )

xo,
Ellie

Santa Claus Came on Christmas Morning!

2011-01-08T20:06:00.000-08:00

"Ho Ho Ho"...I was SO excited!

Love,
Ellie xo

Hope you had a very Merry Christmas!

2011-01-08T19:36:00.000-08:00

What a blessed Christmas I had! What joy it was to get to spend extra special time with family!

Love,
Ellie xo

P.S. I have 12 teeth now...my bottom two 1 year molars are in, too! I say "I Love You" : )

Christmas is Coming!

2010-12-07T19:45:00.001-08:00

Christmas at the Zoo was so cold, but as you can see the Christmas dolphin show was awesome! What fun it has been getting snow...Mommy and Daddy got me a baby sled at Menards for a fun ride home with our Christmas tree! Ask me what Santa says?..."Ho, Ho, Ho"! I love my pink Christmas tree and all the lights and decorations! I love to play with my Little People Nativity as I learn that Jesus is the Reason for the Season!

Love,
Ellie XO

Hope you had a Blessed Thanksgiving!

2010-12-07T19:25:00.001-08:00

I have gotten two more teeth...so I have 4 on the top in front and 4 on the bottom in front (8 total)...I am also working on my 1st two molars-soon to have 10 teeth! All my teeth made eating turkey a little easier - yummy! When I am asked what a turkey says?...I say "Gobble, Gobble, Gobble"! I love to pose and "Cheese" for the camera! My new favorite thing to say is "Uh Oh"! I shake my head appropriately to answer both yes and no questions and sign the words more, please, all done, thank you! I also love to blow kisses and give hugs and kisses! I am really quite the parrot with repeating words and running everywhere! I love to sing and dance! I am really becoming quite the sleeper in my crib at night, too!

Love,
Ellie XO

Halloween

2010-11-02T20:41:00.000-07:00

Trick-0r-Treat!

Love,
Ellie xo

Pumpkin Patch Fun

2010-11-02T20:32:00.000-07:00

What fun it was to find just the right pumpkin!

Love,
Ellie xo

Zoo Boo Fun

2010-11-02T20:22:00.001-07:00

What fun I had at Zoo Boo as a Pumpkin!

Love,
Ellie xo

I'm One!

2010-10-05T23:51:00.001-07:00

I am SO excited about my new wagon!
I am SO excited about my new car!
All dressed-up to celebrate!
I'm one!
I'm one! My one year old stats: Ht 32 inches (99%) and Wt 22.8 lbs (75%)! I also got my 6th tooth in time to celebrate! What an extra special day I had!

Love,
Ellie xo

Fun in the Sun

2010-09-22T19:46:00.000-07:00

I had SO much fun in the sun with Daddy and Mommy visiting The Watt Family on Marco Island!

Love,
Ellie XO

P.S. I got my 5th tooth while in Florida, too : )

I am Walking

2010-08-27T23:32:00.000-07:00

I took my 1st step August 14th...watch out here I come!

Love,
Ellie xo

1st Indianapolis Indians Game

2010-08-16T11:50:00.000-07:00

I like to wrinkle my nose and show my 4 teeth!
Daddy and I cheering for the Indians!
I am clapping for the Indians!
Daddy and I are clapping for the Indians!

The Indians won and I got to see fireworks after the game!

Love,
Ellie xo

Indiana State Fair

2010-08-16T11:40:00.000-07:00

I love animals!

Love,
Ellie xo

1st Maidrite

2010-08-16T11:36:00.001-07:00

I was so excited for a fun picnic at Maidrite in Greenville, OH!

Love,
Ellie xo

Summer Fun

2010-08-16T11:25:00.000-07:00

I love to talk on my cellphone!
I love to do this with my tongue!
Uncle Ryan's 30th Birthday Dinner Fun!

Love,
Ellie xo

My 1st Vera Bradley Purse

2010-08-16T11:12:00.000-07:00

Mommy gave me one of her fun little Vera's because I love to carry a purse like Mommy! I really enjoy putting treasures in and taking treasures out!

Love,
Ellie xo

Fun in the Sun

2010-07-25T16:26:00.000-07:00

Fun adventure for yummy shakes!
Yummy breakfast adventure!
Moo!
The Hayes girlies and I!
The cutest bikini from the Watts!

Sanibel Island beach fun!

Love,
Ellie xo

My First 4th of July

2010-07-25T16:19:00.000-07:00

I got to go to my 1st parade for my first 4th of July in East Grand Rapids - super fun time!

Love,
Ellie xo

Lake Michigan for 4th of July Weekend

2010-07-25T16:04:00.001-07:00

My first adventure to Lake Michigan - I was SO excited for a fun day!
I loved to build sandcastles!
Splish Splash - What fun I had in the waves!

I loved to play in the sand and get in the water! What fun it is to have a day at the beach!

Love,
Ellie xo

Happy 4th of July

2010-07-03T21:11:00.000-07:00

I can't wait to enjoy fireworks : )

Love,
Ellie xo

P.S. My 9 Month Stats: Ht 29.5 in (95%) and Wt 20.5 lbs (75%)
Also, I have gotten my 4th tooth special for the 4th of July!

Father's Day

2010-06-22T18:29:00.000-07:00

Daddy and I on Father's Day! Love, Ellie xo

SO Big!

2010-06-14T12:13:00.000-07:00

I love my Little Tikes Garden!...I walk all around in it : )
I now have 3 teeth : )
Tubby time fun in the kitchen sink-love crazy hairdos : )
My mommy loves to put big hair bows in my hair!

I am trying to get down crawling, but I really like to be on my feet instead! I am on the go that is for sure-mommy and daddy have been trying to get the house ready for me ; ) My second two teeth have come in almost at the same time-my bottom front left tooth is a little ahead of my top front left tooth...it was a little tougher than getting my first tooth since I have been working on getting two at the same time! I love to have my teeth brushed!

Love,
Ellie xo

My 1st Tooth

2010-05-17T12:11:00.000-07:00

Mommy was finally able to get a picture of my 1st tooth!
Love,
Ellie xo

I Love the Zoo

2010-05-12T18:36:00.001-07:00

Daddy got me a zoo membership for this year...so I went 4 times last week! Love, Ellie xo

Mother's Day

2010-05-12T18:26:00.001-07:00

Mommy and I on Mother's Day! Love, Ellie xo

6 Month Stats

2010-04-22T18:16:00.001-07:00

What a blessed Easter I had!
I can sit up!...don't ask for how long?!
I am not sure if I got any to my tummy, but it was sure fun!
Mommy and Me
Daddy and Me

Before I am 7 months I thought I better give my 6 month stats! I weighed 18 lbs 2 ozs and was 29 inches long! I do not have to go the doctor again until I am 9 months old! I am not quite crawling yet and do not have any teeth just yet! I am now rolling not only from back to tummy, but also tummy to back...getting close to crawling! Also, chewing on everything and drooling...so also maybe working on a tooth! I roll my tongue and sit up! I am chit chatting more and more...just wish my words were more understood! Mommy and Daddy finally gave me food: starting with cereal and now I have also tried sweet potatoes, bananas, squash, and next week Mommy is going to fix avacado for me to try! I love to sit in my high chair during dinner time with Mommy and Daddy and eat like a big girl! I still love to go to the park to swing!

Love,
Ellie xo

Love Being Outside

2010-03-23T20:52:00.001-07:00

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3/18/10

In February I loved being out in the snow, but I am really loving this March weather...I have been walking in my walker all over the neighborhood and I even got to go to the park for the first time to swing!

Love,
Ellie xo

I Can Roll Over!

2010-03-15T20:07:00.000-07:00

This video is of me February 24th, 2010...so very sorry that I am just getting it posted! Mommy saw me roll over for the 1st time February 22nd, 2010...but she questioned if maybe she helped me a little ; ) In this video I rolled over for mommy and daddy after I had already been put in bed for the night...it was like I woke up special to show off my new and exciting trick! I can only roll from my back to my tummy and then when I have had too much tummy time I can't quite roll back to my back without help just yet, but I do swim like I am trying get somewhere-I will be crawling before we know it! I did not have a 5 month appointment at the doctor, but I am growing like a weed! I am also trying to talk or sometimes mommy and daddy call it squawk in paragraph form : )

Love,
Ellie xo

Dedicated at Church

2010-03-15T19:21:00.000-07:00

What a very special day! On Sunday, March 14th, 2010, my mommy and daddy asked for God's blessing on my life and dedicated themselves as parents to raise me in a Godly home. It is mommy and daddy's prayer that I will always know that God loves me and that there is nothing that I can ever do to change that! It is mommy and daddy's hope that I will grow in my understanding of what it means to love God and love others in increasing ways! Mommy and daddy can't wait to see God's great plans for my life!
Love,
Ellie xo

I Loved Florida

2010-02-12T22:03:00.001-08:00

Getting ready to leave home for my 1st Plane Ride!

Family Photo at the Beach!

I loved beach walks with Mommy!
I loved the sand!

I loved swimming with Daddy!

I had a great adventure to paradise! I had fun flying in a plane for the 1st time!-I was such a good girl! I had so much fun going to the beach!-I even found a shell! It was a blast swimming in the pool!-Mommy and Daddy made sure I did not get any tan lines! Love, Ellie xo

Almost 4 Months Old!

2010-01-21T20:55:00.000-08:00

I had my 4 month doctor's appointment a little early because I will be having fun in the sun for my 4 month celebration! I am so excited to ride on a plane for the first time, go to the beach for the first time, and swim in the pool for the first time! Wanted to update everyone on my 4 month stats before I leave for Florida: 15 lbs 4 ozs ( 85%) and 27 inches long (99%)! I also had to get my 4 month shots...I was such a good girl! Well, I better get packing...I will have to let everyone know all about my Florida vacation when I get home!

Love,
Ellie xo

P.S. Attached are pictures of me looking all grown up in jeans, me with Sophie the Giraffe, me with my Christmas tree, me in my flower hat, and me with my doll! Also, the video is of me talking to you!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

2009-12-31T09:31:00.000-08:00

Wow...time flies when you are having fun! So sorry I am just saying Merry Christmas when it is time to say Happy New Year! Also, I can't believe I am just giving my 2 month stats when it is time to tell my 3 month stats! My 2 month stats: 25 inches long and 13 lbs and then my 3 month stats: 26 1/4 inches long and 13 lbs 14 ozs! I have been so busy growing and learning! I have also been such a good girl for my shots! I had a very Merry Christmas and I don't know if I will be up at midnight tonight or not to bring in the New Year! I love to play with my dolls, enjoy my new walker, can't get enough jumping in my Johnny Jump Up, and I am really good at holding up my head while pushing with my hands during tummy time! I will attach some pictures of how much I have grown and some of my new tricks!

Happy New Year!

Love,
Ellie xo

P.S. I will try to update my blog more often in 2010 ; )

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-11-29T18:07:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. I had so much fun!

And I turned 2 months today! Can everyone believe it? Look at this video and pictures and see how big I'm getting! But 2 months also means I'm back at the doctor tomorrow and I have to get shots! I'll make sure to let everyone know all my stats after that though...

I wanted to show everyone a new trick I'm working on...

It isn't quite perfect but give me a few weeks and I'll have it down.

Look at me! Just like daddy!

Yep, still a good-looking baby!

One Month Old!

2009-11-02T15:21:00.000-08:00

I'm getting so old. On Thursday I turned one month old. Yep, a whole month. And not only that but I had my one month doctor's appointment and put up some staggering numbers. Due to the 4 chins I've added I weighed 10 lbs and 10 oz (i was 7 lbs and 1 oz when i left hospital) and I was 23 1/2 inches long. Already an overachiever that is 98% for my age in height and 92% in weight.

And Halloween was quite fun. Not only did I get a ton of attention from all the girls but I got to wear a ton of different strange costumes including a cow, sunflower, carrot, and bumblebee!

What is this thing in my mouth?!?!?!?

2009-10-27T20:52:00.001-07:00

Okay... My parents put this crazy thing in my mouth. Check out the video to see what happens:

P.S. I fell asleep immediately after this video. It was like magic.

Fun Weekend

2009-10-25T18:31:00.001-07:00

I had a super fun weekend! On Friday I hung out with mom and dad and played all night long! Then on Saturday Mimi and Poppy brought all the little Hayes girls over and we hung out and I slept all day long. Then Saturday night I went out on an adventure with mom and dad but I pretty much slept through the whole thing. That meant I had tons of energy to stay up and party with mom and dad Saturday night! This morning we went to church. I decided to make little mouse noises for the end of the service to embarrass my parents, I was quite amused with myself. Then after that Mimi and Poppy spoiled me all day. We cuddled and slept and went on a walk and we even went on an adventure to TJ Maxx and Kohl's! I didn't get to go inside but I did get to hang out with Poppy in the car!

Also, I think I have a new trick. I'm getting better at smiling. I really show it with my eyes but sometimes get confused with my mouth. Hopefully I'll have it mastered soon so that I can smile all the time!

A few pictures to tease everyone...

2009-10-21T13:47:00.000-07:00

Look at me in my sling! I love being cuddled up!

Good thing I like pink and green because we all know my mom is nuts for it!

I am one good looking baby!

Hello World!

2009-10-21T13:10:00.001-07:00

Hello everyone. Since my parents decided I wasn't allowed to have a facebook account (so controlling already!), I've decided to create a blog to update everyone on my life and make sure everyone stays up to date on everything ME!

Here's a quick recap for anyone who needs a reminder or has to be brought up to speed:

I was born at 8:48AM on September 29, 2009. I was 7 lbs 9oz and 21 3/4" long.

Ever since that Tuesday morning I've been a great baby. There are three things I'm really good at: eating, sleeping, and convincing my parents to change my diaper. Up until a few days ago I really didn't have any good tricks beside those. Recently though I've become much better at focusing on toys or people's faces. Plus I'm staying awake during the day so that I can help my parents sleep a little. Yesterday I was awake for so much of the day and into the night that I think my parents were worried I'd stolen some of their caffeine! The other thing I'm getting better at every day is weightlifting with my head. I am super strong, and my favorite trick is lifting up my head for several minutes and then face-planting in my dad's shoulder.

I'm going to do my best to update this blog as often as possible but I'm sure you all understand that being as old as I am now (can you believe I'm 3 weeks already?) I have a very busy schedule and it can be difficult to get on here and update this.

For those who don't know already or haven't seen the latest pictures I do have some good-looking pictures of me and my family on flicker. Here is the link: http://www.flickr.com/photos/43136354@N06/

I'll try and let you know on here if I post new pictures.

I'm so excited to meet everyone that I haven't met yet! I hope you all enjoy the pictures and updates on how much I'm learning.

Love,
Ellie