I am not sure when it happened? Maybe it is all the independence she is showing, maybe it is all the talking she is doing and not just single words but multiple words together, maybe it is all the hair that is finally growing long but somewhere between it all, my baby is not a baby anymore but a full blown toddler.
Our neighbor had a 4
th birthday party last week and rented one of those large bounce houses and I was so certain that my little
scardy cat would have nothing to do with it.
But surprise surprise, she did go in and had the time of her life. She jumped all afternoon and while it was still more fun when Mommy or Daddy would bounce with her, she would still go in without us and have fun.
And who needs a fork and knife when she can eat a piece of pizza like a grown-up, just like Mom and Dad eat theirs.
And this was such a fun birthday party, they even rented a snow cone machine in addition to the bounce house. (Mental note: start party planning asap!)
And I can hardly believe these two girls will be turning 2 in July and August, seems like just yesterday Tracey and I were pregnant, both not knowing if we were having a boy or girl and now, here they are best buddies and looking so grown up.
Pretty soon, Ella will be turning 4 like Evan did but for now, I will still cherish that she is a toddler and still wants and needs her Mom and Dad around.
But she doesn't need our help when it comes to eating a cupcake, she can handle that one all on her own!
After the big birthday party on Thursday, we decided to head up to our favorite museum and beat this awful heat spell we had last week. While I love the summer and sunshine, 97 degrees the first week of June is a little much for me and way too hot for my little fair skinned Irish baby.
So, we played with the water inside and did hit up the outside sandbox for a little bit before retreating back inside to the AC.
When she first got in, she said "all done all done" (which is basically her way of saying no but she says it to everything) and I thought, great, this summer is going to be great at the beach. But once she got used to the idea, she had a blast playing in the sand.
I am not sure what her future career might be but maybe a
veterinarian that specializes in monkeys?? She got this fun doctor kit at
DeeDee and Papa's house and she loves pretending with it and we found her playing in the playroom checking out the patient.
One thing is for sure, Ella has definite opinions on certain things (hello turning 2!) and while Mom and Dad wanted to watch the French Open final Sunday morning, Ella thought her kid shows her much better. Thanks goodness for the iPhone, while we were watching tennis, Ella could watch her favorite show as well. All were happy in the house.
After watching some tennis, we decided to head up to the park before it got too hot outside. But once we arrived, we realized that the splash area had been turned on for the summer.
Our little water baby immediately spotted it and wanted to go play. Of course we didn't know about it so we didn't have a bathing suit or towel with us but that didn't stop Ella from running around and getting wet.
Mike ran home to get a towel while we stayed and played and splashed but really after playing on the playground after splashing, she was much dry within 10 minutes from the sun.
This particular one is great because it is full covered under a canvas so you don't have to worry about the sun burning you (always something we have to think about!) and we know we will back many times this summer, especially if it stays this hot!
I know it is so cliche and everyone says it when you have kids but the time really does by so fast. Not that I would trade it for anything because every stage is so much fun and provides new exciting adventures and challenges like jumping in the giant bounce house or running through the sprinklers or telling me "all done" all day long because she definitely knows what she wants and doesn't want.
Our neighbor had a 4th birthday party last week and rented one of those large bounce houses and I was so certain that my little scardy cat would have nothing to do with it.
But surprise surprise, she did go in and had the time of her life. She jumped all afternoon and while it was still more fun when Mommy or Daddy would bounce with her, she would still go in without us and have fun.
And who needs a fork and knife when she can eat a piece of pizza like a grown-up, just like Mom and Dad eat theirs.
And this was such a fun birthday party, they even rented a snow cone machine in addition to the bounce house. (Mental note: start party planning asap!)
And I can hardly believe these two girls will be turning 2 in July and August, seems like just yesterday Tracey and I were pregnant, both not knowing if we were having a boy or girl and now, here they are best buddies and looking so grown up.
Pretty soon, Ella will be turning 4 like Evan did but for now, I will still cherish that she is a toddler and still wants and needs her Mom and Dad around.
But she doesn't need our help when it comes to eating a cupcake, she can handle that one all on her own!
After the big birthday party on Thursday, we decided to head up to our favorite museum and beat this awful heat spell we had last week. While I love the summer and sunshine, 97 degrees the first week of June is a little much for me and way too hot for my little fair skinned Irish baby.
So, we played with the water inside and did hit up the outside sandbox for a little bit before retreating back inside to the AC.
When she first got in, she said "all done all done" (which is basically her way of saying no but she says it to everything) and I thought, great, this summer is going to be great at the beach. But once she got used to the idea, she had a blast playing in the sand.
I am not sure what her future career might be but maybe a veterinarian that specializes in monkeys?? She got this fun doctor kit at DeeDee and Papa's house and she loves pretending with it and we found her playing in the playroom checking out the patient.
One thing is for sure, Ella has definite opinions on certain things (hello turning 2!) and while Mom and Dad wanted to watch the French Open final Sunday morning, Ella thought her kid shows her much better. Thanks goodness for the iPhone, while we were watching tennis, Ella could watch her favorite show as well. All were happy in the house.
After watching some tennis, we decided to head up to the park before it got too hot outside. But once we arrived, we realized that the splash area had been turned on for the summer.
Our little water baby immediately spotted it and wanted to go play. Of course we didn't know about it so we didn't have a bathing suit or towel with us but that didn't stop Ella from running around and getting wet.
Mike ran home to get a towel while we stayed and played and splashed but really after playing on the playground after splashing, she was much dry within 10 minutes from the sun.
This particular one is great because it is full covered under a canvas so you don't have to worry about the sun burning you (always something we have to think about!) and we know we will back many times this summer, especially if it stays this hot!
I know it is so cliche and everyone says it when you have kids but the time really does by so fast. Not that I would trade it for anything because every stage is so much fun and provides new exciting adventures and challenges like jumping in the giant bounce house or running through the sprinklers or telling me "all done" all day long because she definitely knows what she wants and doesn't want. 
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