The Ekenseairs

Monday, March 3, 2008

.....Just A Swain-gan.....

Since it was so warm this weekend, Ella had blast playing outside! Here are a few pics from the great outdoors! By the way, this week, Miss Ella will walk with you while holding one hand! Maybe we'll get to hunt easter eggs by foot in a few weeks! =)

She can say bye-bye, papa, daddy, mmmmm(moo), "sh-sh" (shoo-wee while waving her hand back and forth in front of her face), hi (on the phone), nnn-nnn (no no), and all other sorts of squeals and screams, giggles and laughs! She loves to dance to music in the car (she has great shoulder action and we're working on the beat thing =) ). She loves to dig in any drawer, cabinet, closet, or purse she can get to, and loves to stir with any type of spoon and a bowl- she'll also let you taste her creation! My little sous chef! She will sit and let you read or sing to her as long as you will, and she loves giving hugs and pats! Her daddy taught her this week to give kisses on the mouth! (only to a select few, of course) =) She loves to be chased, tickled, and play peek-a-boo with her silkie. She loves to take her shoes and socks off as soon as we get in the car. She absolutely demands an audience- she will let you know very quickly if you do not applaud immediately after she completes a task. She laughs at herself a lot. Such the entertainer (just like her DAD) =).
Her most recent favorite things to eat are dried blueberries, cake, and chicken nuggets. She still LOVES a bottle! Whew! We've got to get to work on that one!
She weighed 21 lbs. and 7 oz. when Daddy took her to the doctor a couple of weeks ago. We've had an ear infection and a runny nose- nothing major! We've been so blessed to have such a healthy baby girl thus far!

Best Buddies!

Miss Ella and Pacey are quickly becoming best buds- especially since Ella has learned how to "share" her food! Pacey thinks this baby sister thing is FINALLY paying off!

Hey Pacey- CHEESE!

Sunday, March 2, 2008

CHEESE!!!

Ella has learned recently how to "say cheese"- I'm not sure this is quite what we had in mind!!! =) She also anticipates the horrible flash!

Saturday, March 1, 2008

celebrations......

On the 13th of Febuary, I celebrated another wonderful year! It's also a very special time for Michael and me. Besides celebrating Valentine's Day, the 12th marked 8 years since the day Michael asked me to marry him. (I think he defintely planned these dates the same week so they'd be easier to remember) =)
Each year at this time, I'm reminded again of how much God has truly blessed me with such a special, wonderful husband- the one he designed especially for me. The one person on earth who knows me inside and out, gifts and flaws, and still chooses to love me unconditionally. He is thoughtful, caring, and the very best guy there is. For what better gift could a birthday girl ask? I'm so thankful he's mine......