A new play area opened near us, it's full of bouncy play structures.
Ella giving us a show at the Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester, NH. She's been giving us many dinosaur shows at home too, always making sure to stop and ask us "Are you scared? Because this is just pretend!"
One small step for Ella
The day after eating out with her friend Trino, Ella woke up and with wide eyes "My paper (fortune cookie) said something is going to happen in my life! Something is going to happen in my life!" I tried to explain that lots of things were going to happen in her life, but then her eyes got even bigger "Maybe my dinosaur eggs are going to hatch!" she ran downstairs and sure enough they had.
Nana and Papa got Ella a beautiful new bird feeder and Christina gave her some cool binoculars. Ella loves watching the birds especially the Cardinals.
These fish are as big as Ella.
And how big is Ella? At her 3 year Dr.'s apt she weighted 36 lbs and was 40 inches (wow!) she's grown 4 inches in the past year! Her weight has also increased quite a bit so her Dr. told me to watch her BMI - I find this hilarious, just look at how skinny Ella is in the picture bellow.
Ella kicked me out of her room one day and put away all of her laundry all by herself!
You would not believe how excited this girl was about putting a shirt on the hanger.
She also helps me by washing dishes.
Ella made chocolate dinosaur lollipops to give to her friends for Valentines Day.
Summit always comes up to Ella's room for bed time stories, but this night he got extra cozy.
A winter hike with Trino, Ron and Christina
My favorite question Ella asked this month "Where was I before I was in your belly?"
My favorite statement - She opened the back door and yelled this at Summit "Bobo! Stop barking! It's not appropriate!"
Sweetest moment- this morning I awoke to her tugging on my arm (at 6:30!) asking softly "Has it been 2 weeks yet?" Greg left for Liberia 4 days ago and she knows he'll be back in 2 weeks. She misses her Daddy
Ella was also involved in a research study last month. They needed children with normal development to compare with their research for children with Autism. Ella played games (i.e. their tests) all day and I got to watch her through a one sided mirror. I wasn't even sure she'd talk with them but she really was herself, and at the end of the day said she wanted to come back and play again some time. It was fascinating for me to watch her and hear her answer their questions. (Q: What do you do when you cross the road- ella"Look both ways" Q: Why are there roofs on houses? ella- "Because God put them there")
Lady and her friend Audrey have a tea party 
Ella and Audrey at the towns Easter Egg Hunt
Pick up the eggs Ella! 
Easter Morning
cool microscope
Ella was surprised by how big the Easter Bunny was.
Easter dinner with Papa and Nana. My Ancle Chris, Aunt Tammy and cousin Ashley also celebrated with us. 
"The Easter Bunny is going to be so impressed!"-Ella
Ella tried to eat an egg without peeling it, silly girl! 
with Nana and Papa
Showing Papa her favorite egg.
A new play area opened near us, it's full of bouncy play structures. 
Ella giving us a show at the Lutz Children's Museum in Manchester, NH. She's been giving us many dinosaur shows at home too, always making sure to stop and ask us "Are you scared? Because this is just pretend!" 
One small step for Ella
The day after eating out with her friend Trino, Ella woke up and with wide eyes "My paper (fortune cookie) said something is going to happen in my life! Something is going to happen in my life!" I tried to explain that lots of things were going to happen in her life, but then her eyes got even bigger "Maybe my dinosaur eggs are going to hatch!" she ran downstairs and sure enough they had. 
Nana and Papa got Ella a beautiful new bird feeder and Christina gave her some cool binoculars. Ella loves watching the birds especially the Cardinals. 
These fish are as big as Ella. 
And how big is Ella? At her 3 year Dr.'s apt she weighted 36 lbs and was 40 inches (wow!) she's grown 4 inches in the past year! Her weight has also increased quite a bit so her Dr. told me to watch her BMI - I find this hilarious, just look at how skinny Ella is in the picture bellow. 
Ella kicked me out of her room one day and put away all of her laundry all by herself! 
You would not believe how excited this girl was about putting a shirt on the hanger. 
She also helps me by washing dishes. 
Ella made chocolate dinosaur lollipops to give to her friends for Valentines Day.
Summit always comes up to Ella's room for bed time stories, but this night he got extra cozy. 
A winter hike with Trino, Ron and Christina
Our first stop was the Natural History Museum where we saw huge dinosaurs that roared and moved at the press of a button. Then we introduced Ella to the Circus Circus Casino where Greg spent much of his childhood. She really enjoyed watching the acrobat and juggling clown. 
Ella and Eli at the entrance to Seigfried and Roy's Secret Garden
New Years Day 2005, Eli 1 week old, Ella 1 day old 
The dolphins in the Secret Garden were awesome. They seemed to be drawn to the kids. 
Ella and a white tiger
A very cool white lion
Tim and Janine in front of the Bellagio with a sleeping Ella
The craziness of the Vegas Strip swirled around us but exhaustion overtook Eli and Ella. 
Craftsteak in the MGM Grand was the most decadent meal we have ever eaten. It was served family style and the kobe beef was amazing! I'm a big Top Chef fan so I need to add that this restaurant is owned by Tom Colicchio. 
Me, Alyssa, Amy, Janine, Tim, Andy, Ty, and Greg is taking the picture. What a great meal! After dinner we headed to the Bellagio to watch O by Cirque du Soleil. 
Ella added two new state stickers to the map in her baby book where we keep track of her travels. The current tally for this 3 year old= 34 states, 2 providences.
