I know I have not updated this blog in months so I have tried to catch up. Here are posts from July thru December. I have more pictures to put up but Ella is awake from her nap so I will finish the Xmas pics later. As for Ella, she is growing so fast and doing so many new things every day. She says so many words now which is very exciting. I guess her favorites are "More" and unfortunately, "No". She has more personality and is more dramatic than I could have thought possible. And, not to mention that temper. ... my little angel loves to throw herself on the ground and kick her feet when she does not get her way. We haven't even entered into the terrible 2's yet! Ugh! Anyway, she loves reading her books and of course watching, dancing and siging along to Barney. Hope you enjoy all the pictures.
Jackson and Ella hugging it out
Ella actually really did not mind sitting on Santa's lap. I wouldn't say she loved it but no tears!
On the back of the fire engine
Ella really liked the first round of snow b/c it wasn't that much. The 2nd storm had close to 20" and she decided she really wasn't a fan. She couldn't stand up and kept getting snow in her face. We probably only lasted about 5 minute out there.
Prepping the new boots.
Getting a little impatient
Ella really had a good time and did not want to come back inside. I don't know how she could possible enjoy herself with so many layers on. She was so light I could stand her on top of the snow without her falling thru.
Vegas was loving life!
Our porch
My little Ravens cheerleader!
Our trip to the aquarium with Aunt Juanita. Ella seemed to like the dolphins the most but I think she just really enjoyed being able to "run free"(they don't allow strollers).
Sitting in front of the sting rays.
Ella just being a goof ball. She is so fun!
She loves Jack's chair! 
Baby Parker finally came to visit. Hmm...who does he look like??
Too cute!
Ella just loves the horse she got for Christmas. She won't say "horse" so she just calls it "Ney, ney". Oh well, at least she gets the idea!
Throwing pennies into the fountain at the mall with Jackson. Ella really didn't want to put hers in...I guess she wanted to hold onto it so she could put it in her piggy later.
Taking a ride at the mall.
Jackson and Ella hugging it out
Ella actually really did not mind sitting on Santa's lap. I wouldn't say she loved it but no tears!
On the back of the fire engine
Ella really liked the first round of snow b/c it wasn't that much. The 2nd storm had close to 20" and she decided she really wasn't a fan. She couldn't stand up and kept getting snow in her face. We probably only lasted about 5 minute out there. 
Decorating for Christmas
Jack reading books to Ella
Thanksgiving pics...Maddox and Finley
Barb and Ella
I love those red curls!!
