Ella update at last

Sorry about the lack of updates around here. We have been busy. Ella is as cute as ever and getting more mobile by the second it seems.

With it being so hot this summer we haven't spent a lot of time outside, but we do occasionally get out in the back yard to relax. Here is a shot of Ella and I enjoying the nice weather:

Ella's dad has been known to enjoy spending some time on the couch. Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Of course Ella looks better doing it . . .

I will save the biggest news for last. Ella is now standing by herself! It has been a little difficult getting a picture of this, however, as she tends to sit down by the time we get the camera, etc. But I managed to snap this proof (if you look closely you will see she isn't hanging on to anything.