Spending Time with Nonno and Nonni

Ella Playing with her Nonni

Two weekends ago, Erik's parents traveled back North from South Carolina to drop off Victoria and Austin after spending a month with them. While they were visiting, they looked at several houses in hopes of finding the perfect one. They are looking to move back very soon to be closer to family, especially the grand kids. Ella was able to spend some time with her Nonno and Nonni while they were visiting. They even got to watch her for a whole day while Erik and I were at work. It was a great help as my Dad was going in for skin cancer surgery and my mom, who usually watches her on Wednesday's, Thursday's and half a day on Friday's, wanted to be with him. Thanks Nonno and Nonni for helping out - we are very grateful!

Look...I can sit up by myself now!!!

On Monday, Ella went in for her 6 month well checkup. She got a few shots (which she did not care for) and was weighed and measured. Ella is now weighing in at 16 lbs. 2.2 oz. and is 26 in. long. She's come a long way as you can tell.

Ella just recently started sitting up on her own. She prefers to sit up over rolling over. She does roll over but would rather be sitting up most of the time.

As you can tell from our photos, she is an all around happy-go-lucky baby. She is happy most of the time (though she does have her moments). She's got some cute habits such as being attached to her blankie as it helps her get to sleep as well as fake coughing as a way of getting our attention. It's super cute!

Posing for the camera

Bedtime Stories

Do you like my headband?

Shh...she's napping

Yes, she can put them in her mouth!