3 and a 1/2 months

Hard to believe that Ella is almost four months...she is laughing outloud, rolling over, and bringing unbelievable joy to her parents everyday.

Hong-Kong Phuey Chair

Ella loves the bouncer-rocker chair that we have re-named the "Hong Kong Phoey" chair as she uses her incredible Ninja-like moves to deck the pig, cow, and sheep that dangle down. She has a mean right and knocked the sheep clear across the living room. This is the morning ritual as we get ready for work.

I'm still a little sleepy....

Look at me!

Watch out Mr. Sheep...you are next.

Ella and the animals

Ella has finally discovered her animals...not the kitties, but her fine collection of stuffed ones. She seems to favor things from the water...ocean or pond, it does not matter. This is the octopus...

The otter and the frog...

The frog...she prefers to shove them in her mouth all of the time...could it be that teeth are coming soon?

She was not as amused as mom was with the octupus on the head!

Tummy time, Part 2

What a difference a month makes...the last post about the dreaded tummy-time was pretty emotional for the little one, although this proud mama is pleased to report that she flipped over the first time we did the exercise. As you can see below, Ella is much better and happier this time around!

Not a full-blown grin, but tolerable.

Almost a smile, she is pretty strong at 3 months.

Are we done yet????

This one is for you, Bonnie

My friend Bonnie, born and raised in Texas, moved to Carmel, California almost ten years ago. To remind her how things are done her in TX, I toured the neighborhood in search of the best Pearland has to offer in the way of Christmas yard decor...these were the winners...

The nativity scene(complete with Star of David)...if you look to your right Santa Claus is looking on to make sure everything is ok. Although it could be a Wise Man trying to be funny.

No sleighs and reindeers in TX, all you need is a John Deere tractor and a cow!

Love this one...a very ornate cactus

My personal favorite. Santa complete with his red cowboy hat.
And yes, his gun.