9 Months Old

Ellie is growing very quickly and it's amazing how many of her "old" clothes don't fit. Old meaning sizes 3-9 months. We're getting ready to go to the coast for the night to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary and Ellie's 9 month birthday. Looks like we might encounter some "weather". Enjoy the pictures over the last month - including the much awaited Halloween pics.

She's Crawling

Last night Brad put Ellie on the floor. This time, instead of rolling over on her back, moving around backwards in a circle, or crying to be picked up, she achieved forward motion. That's right she crawled. Apparently the motivation of getting to Oliver's (dirty) tennis ball before he could was impetus enough. Poor Oliver, he just doesn't have any idea what he's up against. His little wet nose was bent out of joint before we started cheering Ellie on for crawling to and grabbing his tennis ball.

8 Months Old!

I'm just a few minutes past Ellie's 8 month birthday - also Auntie Lisa's multi-year Birthday. I've been getting some requests for new pics. Our 8th month ended with a fabulous day for a trip to Kruger Farms on Sauvie Island with our friends Jenny and Pat. We also graduated Ellie to a larger car seat - she was looking scrunched in her infant seat, and in her new seat she looks like my baby again, at least for a little while longer. She's growing so fast.

Best Dentist in Portland

If you're looking for a great dentist in Downtown Portland - have I got one for you. Dr. Kang at Green Apple Dental. This is not your ordinary every day dentist. On my first visit I got a complimentary spa parafin hand treatment, my choice of ipod tunes, was a treat!

Lucky Seven

Ellie just turned seven months old. Wow, seven months! Where does the time go? I added the remainder of her seven month photos to the album, so go take a look when you get a chance. We had more firsts - first picnic, first watermelon, first time in high chair, first trip to the zoo, first time meeting a great great great relative, first Gross family reunion.

A day of remembrance, a day of fun

Two years ago today, 9/11/05, was the last day Ellie's Grandma Verna graced this earth. Ellie will never know her Grandma Verna in person, but she will in spirit. That's what today was about. Mommy and Ellie slept in, went to mom's group, went to a mommy matinee, then Papa joined in for our first family trip to the zoo. The night ended with Papa reading Peter Pan, then telling Ellie and Mommy a beautiful, yet funny, story of Grandma Verna. A few tears were shed today, but much love was shared. I miss my mom very much, I hope that Ellie and I will grow as close as my mom and I were. To have shared this day with her was very special and I treasure it deeply.