Just a few pictures

This past weekend we went down to Houston because we had Keith's work Christmas party. Of course I didn't get any pictures of me and Keith, but I have a few other pictures to share.
Don't you just love baby feet! I may be partial, but I think these are the cutest ever!

We have been trying to do lots of tummy time lately and thanks to mom's rocking polar bear, we lasted a lot longer than normal. I even got a few smiles out of her!

While we were in Houston we went to meet the newest Dicke great grandson - Rowan Jeffrey Dicke. Rowan was born on November 30th weighing in at 7 lbs 10 oz and measuring 19 inches - so close to Ella - though I think she will always have him in the height category!

Here are the three Dicke great grand kids - Easton, Ella, and Rowan

Rowan got a little tired and I got this picture real quick of Easton and Ella - Easton looks so much like Brad in this picture!!!

We had a great time at the Christmas party and we were so glad it was in Houston so that my parents could watch Ella and not have to worry about finding a baby sitter. Thanks Granny and Poppi!

3 Months Old!

Ella today you are three months old! So what have you been up to lately - besides thinking you are the funniest person in the world!

I am not sure what your length and weight are, but I am going to guess about 24 1/2 inches and weighing in at around 13-14 lbs.

You are wearing a size 2 diaper.

You wear both 3 and 6 month clothing - mainly if it is a one peice it needs to be a 6 month - separates canbe 3 months.

You are such a great sleeper! We put you down at 8 and you do not wake up until sometime between 5 and 7 in the morning. It is wonderful! You also happily go into your bed at night and don't even cry! It is so great that you are happy to go into your crib and it is not a fight!

You take 5 or 6 bottles with 6 oz each a day.

You smile and laugh constantly! You always have a smile for me and your daddy and we just LOVE it!

You love laying on the floor and trying to grab things that hang above you. You try so hard to roll over, but you just can't figure it out.

You still love to sit on our laps and watch the TV - especially football (you are your father's child alright) - we have started putting on some Baby Einstein videos and you will sit and watch the whole thing.

Ella- you are getting to be such a big girl and we can't wait to see what you will be up to in the next month!

The First Thanksgiving

This past week we went and stayed with my parents for 5 days along with my brother, sister in law, nephew and Keith's parents. Unfortunately I am really bad at taking pictures and got barely any which is very disappointing! I got no pictures of anyone with Ella except for Austin and they aren't even clear!

Well here are the pictures I did take... Enjoy!
Austin loving on his baby cousin. He was so sweet to her - well most of the time!

Trying to give Ella a kiss while she was in her swing... it didn't go so well!

We went to the zoo on Wednesday and after our trip my mom gave Austin a bag of zoo animals. he carried around the Zebra and Lion the entire time and at one point he decided he needed to share his animals with Ella. I got this picture when only she still held the Tiger and the Rhino, but at one time I think there were about 6 or 7 animals on her.

Here we are after eating a delicious Turkey dinner... I don't think I ever got a nap in on Turkey day which is REALLY disappointing!

One of our goals while both of the grandkids were at mom's was to get a picture of them in their Christmas outfits that mom bought them. Unfortunately we could never get both children to cooperate! Here is a picture of little monkey in her Christmas dress. I can't wait to get her all dressed up for Christmas and take some better pictures!

It was a great trip down to the parents, but by the time we got back on Sunday we were beat!

What's That???

It's a very happy baby cause someone has been sleeping through the night! She slept from 10-5 on Wednesday, 10-6:30 Thursday, and 10-7 Friday... makes for one happy mommy too! Now I am just hoping it keeps up. I have heard from many people that their children slept through the night for a few months and then starting waking up again. I am REALLY hoping that she doesn't do that! Guess we wait and see!

Two Months Old

Ella Kate you are two months old so what have you been up to (besides learning how to use that pouty lip)?

You are around 24 inches and 11 1/2 pounds - getting to be a big girl

You are still wearing 3 month clothing, but your sleepers are starting to get a little tight.

You are in a size 1 diaper - also getting a little snug!

You have been smiling so much lately! You really are the happiest in the mornings when you wake up and right before you go to bed.

You are still a wonderful napper! You are usually awake around 1 1/2 hours after each of your bottles and then you are ready to crash.

You haven't yet slept through the night but you only get up once around 3 or 3:30 and I think we can handle that.

You have such a strong neck and legs and love to stand up on us.

You definitely have to be able to see everything around you or you get mad. At daycare you love to sit in a swing where you can see the whole room. That's where I leave you when I have to go to work and usually where you are when I pick you up.

You definitely know our voices and will look around when you hear them which really makes me smile!

You are growing more and more everyday both in size and what you do! I can't wait to see what the next month will have in store for us!

We Love You!

Ella Kate is famous...

Ok not really but her birth announcement was featured on the Pinch of Lovely blog! Go check out all of Krystal's beautiful work! Thanks again Pinch we loved them!

Ella's First Halloween

Well as everyone knows yesterday was Halloween and of course Ella Kate had to put on a costume even though she wasn't old enough to go trick or treating yet. here are a few pictures
Our beautiful little ladybug... who was not to impressed with her costume. She really didn't enjoy the hat and it really was too hot for her.

With her daddy... there really must have been something interesting over to the side.

Ladybug and mommy! Looks like she might have even been cracking a smile!

We didn't really do much for her first Halloween, just went over to our friends Aubrey and Trey's house for a bit then came home and crashed. Her daddy sure can't wait until next year when we all can dress up and go get some good candy!