Tim put Ella in her chair to eat last night. We went into the kitchen to dish up soup, and this is how we found her when we returned to the table. Ella's always been a trendsetter, so we just left her this way. She seemed perfectly content. Mom gave Tim this blinking Rudolph nose … [Read more...]

Ella always wants to go outside - even when it's 20 degrees and she's coughing. We've been blessed with some wonderful sunny days this week, so we headed outside. Ella loves to walk up and down the sidewalk and around the block. The other day, she found a place in the sidewalk … [Read more...]

Ella is nearly 18 months - soon she'll get to go to nursery at church! In some ways, she's very independent. She insists on feeding herself most meals. This involves eating using a spoon in one hand and then reaching in the bowl to scoop out more food with her other hand. … [Read more...]

Ella loves to help around the house, whether it's folding laundry, making dinner, or ensuring that all doors are shut (even if you want them open). Since she's still a bit too young to help much with dinner, I made her a little stove. I saw this idea in my "Parents" magazine and … [Read more...]