Ella's first Concert!

Ella went on her first date with her favorite new friend from mothers group last Wednesday, little cooper is her friends name... of course it was chaperoned, Nat, coopers mum and I went along also. (They start young these days! hehe) We took them to their first concert to see "Raggs" which is a TV program for kids.They are funky dogs that dance and sing. Ella loved it,(even though she doesn't look too impressed in that photo of us, I think she didn't want me disturbing her with the camera! hehe) she danced away,as she does, even though she was due for a nap, she was wide awake right through it!...all she managed that afternoon was a 15 minute nap and because it was such a big day out and she was so tired she fell asleep while she was eating dinner!! One minute she was chewing on a bit of bread, the next she was fast asleep. Ive never seen her fall asleep like that before...might have to take her to more concerts!?

A Big Congrats to Adrian, Emma and big brother Liam for the birth of their new baby daughter/sister "Ava Jayne"....she is absolutely gorgeous! Cant wait for Ava and Ella to have "playdates" one day soon!

I love my daddy!

Of course it was valentines day on Wednesday this week. For Jai and I it wasn't an overly special day, after all we are now happily married and I do really think that valentines is for young and new love. Although, I did get a lovely bunch of roses and the new "The devil wears Prada" dvd a week early, so I cant complain at all.
To make it a cute photo opportunity, (I love a good photo as you may have noticed?!)I dressed Ella up in a red dress and made a sign for her to hold so that her dad would see it as soon as he arrived home from work. When It was close to the time Jai was due to arrive home I quickly sat her on our bed and gave her the sign to hold. Unfortunately she managed to crumple and throw it off the bed just as he was walking in the door. The thought was there though, to make him melt she even sealed it with a kiss as you can see.(she is getting good at giving kisses, but hasnt worked out you close your mouth hehe) It really was cute to see, Ella loves her daddy very much and If she could say it i am sure she would, so I will instead. Jai/Daddy We love you! From your two favorite girls....Lisa and Ella xx

Hope you all had a love filled day!!! Happy belated valentines! xx

Another little note, Ella is now pulling herself to standing position.....could she be walking soon?!!!! Time will tell!

Hello to being 10 Months old!!

Sorry to those of you that have been waiting patiently for an update to Ella's blog...its finally here! Time seems to have slipped away from me without even realising...must be all that hard work I am doing of late. I am now working two days a week - I know....poor me! -Not-. Two days couldn't be more perfect, not too much and not too little. Most would love to do just two days a week, but I must say I miss Ella to bits when I am at work, but on the other hand, I think it is good for both of us. A big thank you to Ella's Nonna ( my mum ) for looking after Ella on those days...couldn't do it without you!

Ella is growing up fast, she is now 10 months old and is doing more and more amazing things each day.
She is now when prompted with "bye" or "hello" waves vigorously with either one hand or two...its just so cute to see...unfortunately, photos don't show this. Otherwise I would love for you all to see!

Also she now plays peek-a-boo with her security rag. I don't think I have ever talked about her "rag" before. All it is, is a cloth nappy, one of many actually...it all started when I used it for clothing protection during feed time, otherwise I would end up saturated, from either having too much milk, or Ella being a sloppy drinker, I'm not sure. Anyway, now it has become her "security blankie" and nuzzles into it when she is ready to sleep, or would like a feed....she gets very excited when it is around.
Back to the "peek a boo", talk about getting side tracked....she uses her "rag" to play. By holding it over her face and waiting for a "boo" from either Jai or Myself when she pulls it away. so so cute!!

She isnt saying "mama" yet, but has a definite strong attachment to saying "dada" over and over again...I say mama to her and she says dada back...exciting for jai...a little annoying for me..hehe! I'm sure it is not too far away, she has said it before, but far and few between. I guess i shouldn't be too worried, because soon I am sure it will be all I hear. Mum ,Mum ,Mum look at me Mum, Mum, Mum....can you imagine!! arrraggghhhh!

Before I forget to mention again, A Big CONGRATS to Natalie and Mark Scira on the birth of their baby girl "Olivia Carys" born on boxing day. We cant wait to come and visit her soon, when things settle for you all of course!

About the photos

Some photos you see where taken today, out playing in the pool again....getting all wet and loving it!

The others are photos of our little drive to Sassafras at Mt Dandenong on Australia Day. Jai and Ella are standing in front of a giant Doll house...I bet ella wished she could have grabbed those little toys! Luckily she had her new little maraca from the gorgeous toy shop Geppetto's ( I could have spent a fortune in there! ). The other is of Jai being silly with Ella, how funny does it look...Ella is a little madam, with a child of her own already, and Jai...what a gentleman!