We have been going to the pool pretty regularly and today we went to Wood Park. Ella was much more daring and had fun climbing and jumping and sliding and pulling herself through tunnels. At one point, I was going through a tunnel ahead of her and she said, “You can’t fit – your tushy is too big!” I am proud to say that it wasn’t too big but I couldn’t stop laughing. OK mommy – get here already. Your turn to pull yourself through the tunnel! Grandma just stood and watched us and laughed and said “OY”. On Monday night, Ella and I went into NY and had dinner with AJ, Michael, Jordin and Kevin. Carolyn and Vaughn were also over for a little while and Ella got to meet him for the first time. She had fun with him and really seemed to like him. He is a cutie. When they were leaving, Ella looked at Vaughn and said, “Don’t forget – you are my cousin”. Ella was a trooper at a late dinner and ended the night on Kevin’s lap playing with my iTouch.
Ella trying to negotiate with this little girl to get a turn on her lobster.
Here she is pretending that she doesn’t care that she doesn’t have a big floatie but she really does.
Ella scored a lizard thinks to grandma bear.
More floating.
Ella and Vaughn getting to know each other.
Having fun with uncle Michael and Kevin.
What beautiful photos. Milo will be here any day now!
Lots of fun in the tunnels and climbing at wood park.
A big girl reading a story to Ella at the library.
Playing ball with papa. Notice that Ella actually left the house today wearing shorts and a tank top. We didn’t make a big deal about it but it was pretty cool.
I just found out from Mommy that she is coming a week from today. I can’t wait to see you. We love you so much!
My oh my these pictures get more beautiful by the day! Oh what fun! Down right gorgeous from top to bottom! Grandma–I love your Bear like ways –We never can stop advocating for floaty’s etc for Ella, Milo and all of us! and great action shots with Papa!
Ella I love those shorts but I won’t kvell too much about that one–
Ella in case you ever read this when your’re older-Here is my post on Facebook right after I viewed you going through the rings in the Leonia pool: ” I am absolutely dying here!!I cannot believe how great and brave and proud and adorable and everything you are–I am freaking out! in a good way! !@#$%^&*()!!!!!! Ella that last word (!@#$%^&) means I am screaming with joy and pride for you- and some crazy words as well
-you are nothing short of the GREATEST!!!! I LOVE YOU AND MAMA SO MUCH AND MISS THE HECK OUT OF YOU AND WILL SEE YOU SOON THANK G!D
And Laur what a beautiful trip that Miss Harper is still doing her thing some 30 years later AND that Ella got to experience something similar you did as a kid! Something else! Love you all!
Mama Bear in action can’t mind her own business, but it’s all out of love for Ella. Love the pictures. Love having you here. Love you. Mom