ella j's big weekend

This was Ella J's first true 'weekend' after spending all this week workin' with her dad.

She is doing great with her dad at 'school' (that's what we call it). She spends the day riding around in the Bjorn on Clay's chest, in the bouncy seat being loved on by her 5 older boyfriends, or in Aunt Autie's arms being soothed by a mama. The transition has gone really well. Clay really enjoys having her near him all day and I'm very happy to spend the evenings with her after a long day of work. We've relaxed a little this week about the independent sleeper thing as now the night isn't just about sleeping but making up lost cuddle time!
AND, Ella j is enjoying practicing her latest baby skill: rolling over from back to front! She is getting really good at it, but doesn't want us to take her picture quite yet :). We'll update you when she lets us.

The weekend after our family's first official work week was very relaxing. We went to this great pool in Austin at Reed Park and swam for Friday happy hour-much better than a hot crowded bar!
Saturday was spent sleeping and bbq-ing at a friend's house. Our friends Nicki and Gavin found a baby yoga class on Sundays so Ella J and I aren't missing out on those! We were very happy to spend sunday afternoon together at yoga. Check out the picture of Ella J in her first skirt!
Our little family is very busy these days but having a wonderful time together.

Ella J's first skirt!

In her new jumperoo!

Relaxin with dad in the backyard pond

Busy August

Ella J at Yoga Class

Things have been busy for our little family around here lately. Dad is getting ready to start his Little Feats day school for all the kiddo's and preparing for Ella J to join the group. Mom has been busy preparing for the transition to teaching 5th grade science this year and studying for the 4-8th grade teacher certification test. And Ella J has been consumed with learning how to be even cuter than she was the day before (she's quite good at it!)!
Ella J and I took some time today to go to our last Mom and Baby yoga class before I go back to work. She loves the class so much! She's all smiles and loves the baby massage and baby yoga moves. The picture above was taken by me laying on my back with knees tucked into my chest and her laying across my shins. She loves going for rides!
Ella J is growing faster than ever these days. She's smiling, cooing, rolling over a bit, bouncing, and drooling big time. It's hard to catch all these little milestones on video as they happen, but I managed to catch a really good one today....

Ella J's first raspberry: